Traveler of Charleston - Charleston Historic District - Fall/Winter 2012 by Traveler of Charleston SC - Visitor Magazine

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Contents 10

THE SPOOKIEST PLACES IN CHARLESTON

DEPARTMENTS 8 12 26 38 48 54 61 62

Welcome to Charleston See + Do Shop + Savor Eat + Drink Calendar of Events Maps Visitor 411 Directory of Advertisers

FEATURES 10 24 28 35 36 45 46 60

Spookiest places in Charleston Spotlight on Charles Towne Landing Spotlight on Summerville Charleston area shopping guide Give the gift of Charleston Spotlight on A.W. Shucks Plenty of sustainable seafood available in fall Things to love about the Lowcountry

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From the Publisher...

WELCOME TO CHARLESTON!

Contributors

You have picked what may be the very best time of year to visit Charleston. We have caught our breath from the humidity laced summer and are ready to dive into the fall season with jeans, football and more outdoor activities than our calendar can hold.

Keith Simmons has an extensive publishing, marketing and advertising background and founded Traveler Magazine in 2005. His purpose was to develop an affordable and effective visitor medium where businesses could advertise their service. Traveler is now one of the leading visitor resources in the city. Keith lives in Mount Pleasant with his wife and son. He enjoys fishing, kayaking and spending time with his family.

In this issue, you’ll learn what the locals know: Charleston has some seriously scary places. Seafood is a cornerstone of our culture – both economically and culinary. The sleepy town of Summerville isn’t so sleepy with its vibrant downtown of boutiques, restaurants and plenty of antique shops that make it well worth a day trip. Because of the great weather, this time of year is overflowing with festivals, art walks and concerts. And the December holiday event list is almost endless. You won’t have any trouble staying busy during your visit. In fact, you might just want to go ahead and extend your stay. Be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/travelermag) and Twitter (@traveler_mag) if you have questions during your visit. All the best,

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Member of: Charleston Convention & Visitors Bureau; Charleston Restaurant Association; Summerville/Dorchester Chamber of Commerce.

Holly Fisher is a long-time writer and editor with a love of telling stories. She has lived in Charleston more than a decade and enjoys sharing the tales of the Holy City with visitors and newcomers to the area. Holly lives in the Mount Pleasant area with her husband, daughter and two Labrador retrievers. When she isn’t at her computer writing for work and for fun, you can find her reading, doing CrossFit and piddling in her flower beds.

Sally Heineman honed her knack for graphic design at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA where she received a BFA in Graphic Design. Drawn to the South and the love of everything Lowcountry, Sally opened the doors of Heineman Design in 1992. She lives on James Island and loves the outdoors; is an avid golfer, cyclist and cook.

Publisher/Founder.................... Keith Simmons Editor........................................... Holly Fisher Graphic Designer...................... Heineman Design Distribution................................ Mike Derrick Distribution................................ Brian Bean Distribution................................ Debbi Farrell Cover Photo............................... Doug Hickok hueandeye.com

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The copy and advertising deadline for the next issue is November 31, 2012.

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THE 5 Spookiest

Places IN CHARLESTON BY HOLLY FISHER

OLD BUILDINGS, JAILS, PIRATES, WARS AND GENERAL DEBAUCHERY IS THE PERFECT RECIPE FOR SPOOKS AND HAUNTS. EVEN IF YOU DON’T BELIEVE IN GHOSTS, YOU CAN’T DENY IT’S FUN TO TOUR SOME OF CHARLESTON’S CREEPIEST CORNERS.

ven John LaVerne of Bulldog Tours, which takes groups on haunted tours and ghost walks around the city, admits he’s never been sensitive to ghosts, but he says just the idea of Charleston’s intense history gets to him. “You can get an interesting vibe if you get away from the hustle and bustle and get into the residential neighborhoods where it’s more quiet and serene,” he said. “You really feel the presence of 340 years of history. Sometimes it can be very overwhelming, like, ‘Wow, it’s still alive.’”

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The Old City Jail

This spot is so creepy LaVerne said grown men have run out of it during tours. The Old City Jail housed thieves, murderers, pirates and other seriously scary folks in the 19th century. The jail operated from 1802 to 1939 and most of the original structure remains intact, including the very cells where the criminals stayed. The jail, located at 21 Magazine St., today houses the American College of the Building Arts.

IT MIGHT SEEM TAME DURING THE DAY, LaVerne SAID, BUT AT NIGHT, IT HAS A PERSONALITY ALL ITS OWN.” – John LaVerne of Bulldog Tours

The Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon Here’s another place that will send tourists on a mad dash for the exits. In the daytime, LaVerne said, but at night, it has a personality all its own. Located at 122 East Bay St., the building dates to 1771 and has a storied past. The Declaration of Independence was presented on its steps, the U.S. Constitution was ratified in the Great Hall and even President George Washington was in the building in 1791. That’s all great daytime history but what’s spooky about this building is the cellar – or dungeon – that the British used to hold prisoners during the revolution. Pirates also were held captive on the site of what is now the Exchange Building in 1718.

The Battery Carriage House Inn

Stay in this historic property dating back to 1843 and you just might catch a glimpse of a “gentleman ghost” or a headless torso trying to share your room. It is suspected that the gentleman ghost is that of a young college student whose family owned the house. The young man jumped off the roof and killed himself. The headless torso most likely hails from the Civil War. Located at 20 S. Battery St., an area that was used actively by the military during the siege of Charleston.

Poogan’s Porch

Stories abound of sightings of 19thcentury school teacher Zoe St. Amand, who lived in the house at 72 Queen St. with her sister, Elizabeth. Legend has it that when Elizabeth died, Zoe became depressed , lonely and her mental health declined. In 1976, the house was converted to a restaurant – and a little neighborhood dog, Poogan, became a fixture on the porch, greeting the restaurant guests. Poogan died in 1979 and is buried on the property. Guests and restaurant staff have reported seeing Zoe’s ghost as well as the ghost of Poogan. Even guests who stay on the Queen Street side of the Mills House across the street have reported nighttime Zoe sightings.

Charleston’s Alleys

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See + Do Charleston is known for its beauty, history and fantastic harbor. Many experienced touring companies are ready to show you a great time.

WHETHER YOU'RE A HISTORY BUFF, WATER ENTHUSIAST OR SIMPLY ENJOY STROLLING THE COBBLESTONE STREETS OF CHARLESTON YOU’LL FIND PLENTY OF WAYS TO EXPLORE THE HOLY CITY. Tour historic plantation homes, learn about the city’s spooky side with a ghost tour or see Charleston from the water.

How to use this magazine: You’ll find each type of tour and attraction categorized for easy reference. Many listings include a map grid locator. Find the grid location, then reference the maps on pages 54 through 59.

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Art & Theater Activities.......................... 14 Aquariums................................................. 14 Carriage Tours............................................ 14 Combo Tours............................................. 16 Museums and Parks.................................. 16 Plantations................................................ 18 Transportation.......................................... 18 Walking Tours........................................... 19 Water Tours........................................ 22, 23

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ART & THEATER ACTIVITIES

AQUARIUMS

Fear No Easel

South Carolina Aquarium

1960 Riviera • Suite E • Mount Pleasant • (Map N:4) • 843-284-3327 • www.fearnoeasel.com Take a piece of Charleston home that you created. In one fun evening, join your friends, sip some wine or beer and create your own work of art. We will guide you step by step to paint a work of art using acrylic paint on canvas. Voted a top date night destination in Charleston.

100 Aquarium Wharf • Charleston • (Map: K:3) 843-720-1990 • www.scaquarium.org Discover jaw-dropping creatures and eye-opening exhibits at Charleston’s No.1 family attraction. Get up close to a rare albino alligator; try your hand at feeding stingrays; see several toothy shark species of the great ocean; touch coastal creatures in the Touch Tank; or go behind the scenes in the state’s only Sea Turtle Hospital. Starting in May, journey in Madagascar and come eye to eye with ring-tailed lemurs.

Theatre Charleston 843-813-8578 • www.theatrecharleston.com Theatre Charleston, a nonprofit organization comprised of the area’s leading local theaters, is dedicated to helping you easily find out what’s playing when and where. For a full calendar of this season’s live productions, check out www.theatrecharleston.com

The Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre & Shoppe 164 Church St. • Charleston • (Map H:5) 843-WE SMILE (937-6453) www.charlestonmysteries.com • Welcoming all who love a good mystery and those who could use a good laugh. Featuring Inspector NoClue's Murder Mystery, the ghostly Charleston History Mystery, and family oriented Pirate Mystery Treasure Show. Live entertainment most evenings and some “beat-the-heat” matinees. Appetizers, desserts, beer/wine. Mystery books/gifts.

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CARRIAGE TOURS Palmetto Carriage Works 40 N. Market St. • (Map: H/I:5) • 843-723-8145 www.palmettocarriage.com • Charleston’s premier carriage company. We leave from The Big Red Barn every 15 to 20 minutes, rain or shine, beginning at 9 a.m. Tours are one hour long, covering about 25 to 30 blocks of the residential and historic districts. All our guides are city licensed, entertaining and informative. See our ad on the inside front cover.

Visit www.travelerofcharleston.com to purchase tour tickets and for coupons.

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COMBO TOURS Harbor & Carriage Combination Tour Harbor Tours • 10 Wharfside St. • (Map: K:4) Palmetto Carriage • 40 N. Market St. • (Map: I:5) 843-723-8145 • For tickets: www.charlestonharbortours.com • 800-979-3370 or 843-722-1112. Adults $35.50, Chidren 4-11 $24 • Charleston Harbor Tours departs from the Maritime Center three times daily with a 90-minute live narrated sightseeing cruise aboard the 1920s style Bay Steamer – Carolina Belle. Palmetto Carriage tour departs from the Big Red Barn every 20-30 minutes beginning at 9 a.m. The one-hour tour covers 25 to 30 blocks of the historic and residential districts.

MUSEUMS AND PARKS Audubon Center At Beidler Forest 843-462-2150 • www.beidlerforest.com The Lowcountry’s “real swamp” experience. The Audubon Society’s Francis Beidler Forest contains the largest stand of virgin bald cypress and tupelo gum swamp forest left in the world. See 1,000-year old trees and native wildlife in this untouched sanctuary. Walk the 1.75-mile boardwalk deep into the heart of the swamp. Tues.-Sun. 9 a.m-5 p.m. Harleyville, S.C., I-26 W to exit 187, follow “Beidler Forest” signs.

Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site 1500 Old Towne Rd. • Charleston • (area map) 843-852-4200 • Hours: daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Web: www.charlestownelanding.travel • Charles Towne Landing is the birthplace of Charleston and South Carolina. Established in 1670, this is where your visit to historic Charleston begins. Charles Towne Landing experiences include a museum, outdoor exhibits along the History Trail with an accompanying audio tour, cannon demonstrations and special events, an Animal Forest zoo and the Adventure, a reproduction 17th-century trading vessel.

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MUSEUMS AND PARKS

Edmondston-Alston House

Town of Summerville

21 East Battery • Charleston • (Map: G:9) 843-722-7171 • www.middletonplace.org A witness to many dramatic events in Charleston’s history, the house is a classic example of the city’s architecture. Built in 1825, the house is a repository of family treasures, including Alston family silver, furniture, books and paintings that remain in place much as they have been for more than a century and a half. Look seaward from the second floor piazza, where Gen. Beauregard watched the bombardment of Fort Sumter.

Visitor Center • 402 N. Main St. • Summerville (Map CC:3) • 843-873-8535 www.visitsummerville.com • It's true. Southern hospitality began in Summerville. Just 24 miles from Charleston, we invite you to experience our original Southern hospitality for yourself. But please take your time and enjoy all this charming, historic town has to offer. You'll soon find yourself feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and thinking this is exactly how life should be.

Fort Sumter Tours Departs from two locations: Liberty Square, Charleston • (Map K:3) or Patriots Point Mount Pleasant (Map P:1) • 843-722-2628 www.spiritlinecruises.com • Charleston is full of history at every turn and one of its most famous claims to fame is Fort Sumter National Monument, the site where the Civil War began. We provide the only commercial boat transportation to Fort Sumter. Tours include a 30-minute narrated cruise through Charleston Harbor and back plus an hour to tour the fort and its on-site museum.

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North Charleston/American LaFrance Fire Museum 4975 Centre Point Dr - North Charleston • (Map U:3) • 843-740-5550 • www.legacyofheroes.org The Fire Museum, located adjacent to Tanger Outlet Center, is home to the largest collection of fully restored American LaFrance fire trucks and antique fire equipment in the country. It is a wonderful museum for the firefighter in all of us. Great demonstration for kids and people of all ages.

“I'm going back to dignity and grace. I'm going back to Charleston, where I belong.” – Rhett Butler, in 1939 movie "Gone with the Wind." The movie, based on the 1936 novel by Margaret Mitchell, takes place in Georgia during the Civil War and Reconstruction.

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PLANTATIONS

Boone Hall Plantation

Drayton Hall

1235 Long Point Rd. • Mount Pleasant (Map: M:4) • 843-884-4371 www.boonehallplantation.com • One of America’s oldest plantations with more than 320 years of history and heritage, it is located 8 miles north of Charleston on Highway 17. The famous “Avenue of Oaks,” nine original slave cabins, house tours and shows are all offered for one price. Mon.-Sat. 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.

3380 Ashley River Rd. (Hwy 61) • Charleston, 843-769-2600 • www.draytonhall.org • Circa 1738 • Drayton Hall (circa 1738) has survived the centuries and is the oldest unrestored plantation house in America open to the public. Admission includes hourly tours, daily programs, river and marsh walks, the African-American Cemetery, rental of an interactive landscape tour on DVD and artisan-inspired Museum Shop. A National Historic Landmark and a historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Open to the public daily except major holidays.

Charleston Tea Plantation 6617 Maybank Hwy. • Wadmalaw Island • 843559-0383 • www.charlestonteaplantation.com The Charleston Tea Plantation is located on quiet and beautiful Wadmalaw Island, just 25 miles outside downtown Charleston. Traveling through the tranquil beauty and endless sea of green, visitors can experience how tea is planted, grown, nurtured and harvested from the raw leaf to finished black tea – made possible by the farm’s thousands of historic tea bushes.

Boone Hall Plantation got a lot of attention in September when actors Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively tied the knot there.

Middleton Place National Historic Landmark • 4300 Ashley River Rd. (Hwy 61) • Charleston • 843-556-6020 www.middletonplace.org • An 18th-century rice plantation and National Historic Landmark comprising 65 acres of America’s oldest landscaped gardens. A tour of the House Museum highlights family collections and the Middletons’ role in American history. Explore the stable yards, where craftspeople re-create the activities of a self-sustaining Lowcountry plantation. African-American focus tours, carriage rides, garden market and nursery. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

TRANSPORTATION Lowcountry Loop Trolley Call for departing locations • 843-654-5119 www.lowcountrylooptrolley.com A hop-on, hop-off narrative tour and special event charter, that does a continuous loop to and from Mount Pleasant, the Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island and the Visitor's Center in downtown Charleston. Stops include: Patriots Point, the Charleston Water Taxi, Boone Hall Plantation, restaurants, shops and the beaches. Hop on and off at your own pace, and enjoy the best that the Lowcountry has to offer!

Charleston Water Taxi Downtown: Maritime Cntr. • 10 Wharfside St. (Map K:4) • Mt. Pleasant: Charleston Harbor Marina at Patriots Pt. • (Map P:1) • 843-330-2989 www.charlestonwatertaxi.com • Linking Mt. Pleasant and historic downtown Charleston. Relax and enjoy views of the Ravenel Bridge, while dolphins and pelicans feed alongside the boat. The water taxi runs on a continuous loop around Charleston Harbor between Patriots Point (USS Yorktown) and downtown Charleston.

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WALKING TOURS Bulldog Tours 40 North Market St. • Charleston • (Map: I:5) 843-722-TOUR • www.bulldogtours.com As seen on the Travel Channel’s “America’s Most Haunted Places,” this premier walking tour company will have you exhilarated and entertained at the same time. Choose from four tours: Ghost & Graveyard, The Dark Side of Charleston, Ghost Dungeon and Haunted Jail Tour.

Charleston History Photo Tours 843-901-9283 • CharlestonPhotoTours.com Experience Charleston’s incomparable beauty, unique history, flourishing preservation with your guide. This two-hour walking tour includes stops at mansions, graveyards, gardens, famous war sites, hidden passageways and cobblestone streets with tips on how to compose the perfect shot at this unique locations. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.

Culinary Tours Of Charleston 40 N. Market St. • Charleston • (Map: I:5) • 843727-1100 • www.culinarytoursofcharleston.com Come join us as we walk, talk and taste our way through Charleston while experiencing history through our Lowcountry cuisine. Daily tasting tours introduce guests to tasty bites at many great “food finds.” Go behind the scenes and visit with chefs, bakers, artisan food producers, chocolatiers and specialty shops.

WALKING TOURS The Charleston Pub Crawl Departs nightly from Blind Tiger Pub, 38 Broad St. • Charleston • Reservations required • 843-304-3285 Charleston breweries, hidden courtyard bars, prohibition-era establishments and English-style pubs are the order of the day on the Charleston pub crawl. Guests of the pub crawl will hear tales from Charleston’s colorful history from inside four of the city’s exciting drinking establishments.

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Circular Congregational Church, home to one of the oldest congregations in the South.

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Water + Wheels Combo Package! Save $5 Per Person! $20 All Day Pass for Water Taxi & Trolley. Take advantage of one of Charleston's best deals! Explore and see the sites in the harbor (Arthur Ravenel Bridge, dolphins, USS Yorktown and more) by taking the Water Taxi from downtown Charleston to Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant. Hop on the Trolley to Boone Hall, Shem Creek, the beaches and more! (Prices discounted for children under 12 years.)

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WATER TOURS Absolute Reel Screamer Charters Tours depart from: Crosby’s Seafood 3222 Folly Rd. • Folly Beach • 843-270-4464 www.follybeachcharters.com This private, two-hour boat adventure is what Folly Beach and Charleston are all about. Cruise through calm rivers and estuaries, go shelling, catch shrimp and harvest oysters with a native captain. Encounter bottlenose dolphins and the famous Morris Island Lighthouse where Civil War Soldiers fought, died and are still buried. Reservations required; mention ad in this section for $10 off.

Adventure Harbor Tours Tours Depart from the Charleston Harbor Marina • 20 Patriots Point Rd. • (Map P:1) 843-442-9455 • www.adventureharbortours.com Family fun for everyone. Tours “Stormin’ the Beach,” ($55/$25), a more than two-hour tour with shell and sharks’ teeth expeditions to Morris Island. Want more action? Schedule a day of inshore fishing with one of our pros. Coupons, pictures directions and more information available on our website. Reservations encouraged.

The Traveler of Charleston Blog provides even more information about events, activities and attractions.

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WATER TOURS AquaSafaris 24 Patriots Point Road, A-Dock at Charleston Harbor Marina • Mount Pleasant • (Map P:1) 843-886-8133 • www.aqua-safaris.com Whether you want to enjoy a day of fishing, a yacht cruise for your private or corporate event, or simply relax on a sunset sail, AquaSafaris hasmthe perfect vessel awaiting you. Dolphin sunset sails, pirate adventures, inshore and offshore fishing and excursions are available on the spacious Palmetto Breeze catamaran. Whatever the occasion, life on the water is oh so good with AquaSafaris!

Barrier Island Eco-Tours 50 41st Ave. • Isle of Palms Marina • (Map: P:5) 843-886-5000 • www.nature-tours.com Naturalist guided boat excursions to Capers Island Preserve. Travel the salt marsh creeks, see dolphins and wildlife up close, explore the “boneyard beach” and walk inland trails. Morning and sunset eco-tours, creek fishing, crabbing, kayaking or beach-side cookouts.

Charleston Harbor Tours Charleston Maritime Center. • 10 Wharfside St., Charleston • (Map K:4) • 800-979-3370 or 843-722-1112 • www.CharlestonHarborTours.com Board the Carolina Belle for Charleston’s only live narrated harbor history tour. Relax and enjoy a beverage from the snack bar as the captain informs you about the forts and landmarks that shaped Charleston’s historic harbor. Private charters and group dinner cruises are available. $17.50 adult, $16.50 senior, $13 child 4-11, under 4 are free.

The Battery at sunrise.

Schooner Pride – Charleston's Tall Ship 360 Concord St. • Charleston • (Map: K:3) 800-979-3370 or 843-722-1112 www.schoonerpride.com • Marvel at the Holy City’s unique skyline as we sail by the forts, going where history was made. Listen to the wind filling the sails, see dolphins frolicking and experience the magnificent colors of a Charleston sunset. Sail aboard the Pride for an afternoon dolphin sail or a sunset sail. Available for private charter or event booking

SpiritLine Charleston Harbor Tour Departs from two locations: Aquarium Wharf, Charleston • (Map K:3) or Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant • (Map P:1) • 843-722-2628 www.spiritlinecruises.com • The 90-minute cruise passes by Charleston’s famous Battery, the Cooper River Bridge, Waterfront Park, Patriots Point, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie.

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Spotlight See where it all began Plan a visit to Charles Towne Landing, state’s ﬁrst permanent European settlement Pay homage to the people who helped Charleston get its start with a visit to Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site, a marshy point on the Ashley River where English settlers came in 1670 and established the Carolinas colony. With interpretive demonstrations, a selfguided history tour and interactive museum, visitors get a feel for life in the 17th century. The park – comprised of more than 660 acres – is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The park is a great spot for visitors of all ages and will satisfy a variety of interests – history, animals and the outdoors.

Charles Towne Landing hosts a number of regular events and period demonstrations for guests to get a more intimate look at life in Colonial Charleston. Visit on the first Saturday of the month for 17th-century musket demonstrations and on the third Saturday of the month for 17th-century cannon demonstrations. The park also hosts special events on the second Saturday of each month, including an Archaeology Day in October and a Trades and Harvest Festival in November, in which visitors can interact with costumed interpreters and craftspeople, observe open hearth cooking and hear the thunder of a militia drill. (See Calendar of Events on page 48.) Visitor 411: • Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day).

Park highlights: • Adventure, a 17th-century replica trading vessel, docked at the park and available for tours. • Animal Forest, a 22-acre natural habitat zoo that is home to the species of animals those original settlers would have encountered in their new homeland such as bison, puma and black bear. • More than 80 acres of gardens and 6 miles of nature trails. • Interactive museum and gift shop in the Visitors Center. • Walking self-guided history trail, using the audio tour as your guide. 24

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• Admission: $7.50 for adults; $3.75 for S.C. seniors; $3.50 ages 6-15; free for children 5 and younger. (See ad on page 25 for $2.50 off adult admission.) • Strollers are available free of charge. The trails are open to bikes (bring you own; bike rentals not available). • Bikes are not allowed in the Animal Forest. 1500 Old Towne Road Charleston, SC 29407 843-852-4200 www.southcarolinaparks.com/ctl Photo/Charles Towne Landing

Shop + Savor Charleston was founded in the late 1600s as a port city, and it has remained a thriving place to buy goods ever since! Buy local and enjoy the rewards.

WHETHER YOU’RE SHOPPING FOR SOUVENIRS, A DRESS FOR DINNER OR A TASTE OF SOUTH IN A BOX OF BENNE WAFERS, YOU’LL FIND JUST WHAT YOU WANT IN THE CITY’S MANY RETAIL OUTLETS. The Charleston peninsula has boutiques, national retailers and a market full of Southern charm. Areas outside Charleston like Summerville, North Charleston and Mount Pleasant also offer retail outlets and plenty of opportunities for a day of shopping.

About Charleston Buy Local Month is Nov. 15-Dec. 15 here in Charleston. For a directory of local businesses, visit www.lowcountrylocalfirst.org.

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SHOPPING Dacuba’s Fine Jewelry 84 North Market St. • Charleston (Map: H:5) • 843-853-0103 www.dacubasjewelry.citymax.com • Nestled in the heart of Charleston, Dacuba’s has a wonderful selection of sterling silver and 14kt gold jewelry. Their featured “Southern Gate” collection is fashioned after the wrought-iron work seen throughout this historical city. Custom-made Charleston charms are just some of the many treasures you’ll find in their shop. They strive to bring beautiful custom quality jewelry to their customers. (See ads on pages 4-5 for more info).

Charleston is known around the world for its antique shops.

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Spotlight

Summerville is perfect for day trip of shopping, dining, exploring Summerville’s Town Square has a distinct charm and small town feel with its antique shops, boutiques, restaurants and community theater. Even Guerin’s Pharmacy – the oldest pharmacy in the state – still uses an old-fashioned soda fountain.

With 700 homes and buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, it’s not hard for visitors to soak up the history and character of this town – once a summertime escape for Charleston plantation owners in the 18th century. Pick up a self-guided walking tour brochure at the Summerville Visitor Center and spend a couple of hours strolling past the town’s homes and gardens.

The town of about 45,000 people remains a bit of a well-kept secret to visitors, but it’s well worth the 30-minute drive from downtown Charleston for a day trip of shopping and exploring. “People who come through here like that small downtown feeling,” said Tina Zimmerman, coordinator of tourism in Summerville. “You can easily walk our downtown with our great shopping.” Well within walking distance are 12 antique shops and a new antique mall on Main Street. The stores offer more traditional antique offerings plus a mix of vintage and retro items. “With these new vintage and antique stores, it’s pulled in another flavor and layer to the shopping here,” Zimmerman said. A coffee shop, wine bar and restaurants with outdoor dining make great fall lunch spots. 28

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The tour begins in Azalea Park, a 12-acre “hidden treasure” just off town square, Zimmerman said. The park has butterﬂy ponds, an amphitheater, ornamental bridges, a water garden, gazebo and several sculptures. In fact, public sculptures are scattered throughout downtown Summerville, part of Sculpture in the South. Since 1999, this organization has installed 21 bronze figures throughout the town. During December, Summerville hosts several events and extended shopping hours (see Calendar of Events on page 48) making it a great place to do some holiday shopping complete with Norman Rockwell atmosphere.

Summerville Visitor Center 402 N. Main St. 843-873-8535 www.visitsummerville.com Photo/Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce

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SHOPPING Nice Ice Fine Jewelry 145 Market St. • Charleston • (Map: G:4/5) 843-577-7029 • Exclusive boutique to such renowned designers as Slane & Slane, Charriol, Jude Frances, Philip Stein Watches, Marco Bicego, Dominique Cohen and Bellarri. Offers an extensive and unique collection of fine jewelry, engagement rings and pearls. Custom designs are a specialty for this charming shop with a knowledgeable, friendly staff and extraordinarycustomer service. See ad on inside back cover.

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Northwoods: 2150 Northwoods Blvd. • North Charleston • www.shopnorthwoodsmall.com Mon-Sat: 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun: Noon-6 p.m. Northwoods Mall is home to favorite stores like Belk, Dillard’s, Sears, JCPenney, and the Lowcountry’s only Sephora, Hollister Co. and Hot Topic and more. A great shopping place with more than 100 fabulous stores, 20 eateries including King Street Grille, Jason’s Deli, Olive Garden, O’Charleys, an indoor play area and a 13-screen stadium theater. Citadel: Sam Rittenberg Blvd & I-526 • 843-7668511 • www.citadelmall.net • Fabulous stores like Belk, Dillard’s, Sears, Target, JCPenney, American Eagle, The Limited, Aeropostale and Ann Taylor Loft. Dine at King Street Grille or visit the Citadel Mall Stadium 16 IMAX Theater.

Charleston’s City Hall building was constructed between 1800 - 1804 in the Adamesque style. This central intersection (Broad and Meeting Streets) is now called “Four Corners of the Law,” as the four buildings surrounding it reflect four arms of law–ecclesiastical, state, federal and City Hall’s municipal law. 30

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SHOPPING Spice & Tea Exchange 170-A Church St. • Charleston • (Map: H:5) (corner of S. Market & Church Sts.) 843-965-8300 • A truly unique sensory experience. The cooking herbs, spice blends and rubs are hand-selected for your cooking needs, and gourmet teas are enjoyed by tea lovers across the nation. Combine traditional and exotic gourmet spices, cooking herbs and seasonings from around the globe in the preparation of our 60+ hand-mixed signature blends and rubs. Packaging by the ounce allows you to experiment as you journey through our vast selection of spices and seasonings.

Terrace Oaks Antique Mall 2037 Maybank (Hwy. 700) • James Island 843-795-9689 • Mon-Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. www.terraceoaksantiques.com • Since 1988, Terrace Oaks Antique Mall has been the leader in the Charleston area for multi-dealer antique shops. The 10,000-square-foot, climate-controlled shop houses 90+ booths with all different tastes and styles. When it comes to antiques, they have just about anything your heart desires.

Town of Mount Pleasant Mount Pleasant, S.C., is not just your average place to visit. Offering an escape from your everyday life, the taste you crave, and the relaxation you desire, Mount Pleasant won’t disappoint. Filled with an unbelievable array of restaurants, taverns, activities and accommodations, the vacation you’re anticipating will be more than just a trip from home; it will be an experience of indescribable magic and warmth.

The oldest ironwork in the city of Charleston dates back to the Revolutionary War period. 34

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Downtown Charleston Spend the day walking King Street with its clothing boutiques, shoe stores, gift shops and more. Start near Charleston Place Hotel and head toward Calhoun Street for a wide selection of holiday shopping. Lower King Street (south of Market Street) is known as the antique district so spend some time there scouring the antique shops for rare finds. Summerville Summerville’s Town Square is filled with local boutiques and shops, including 12 antique stores, a children’s book store and one of the top 10 quilt shops in the country. Mount Pleasant • Towne Centre on U.S. Highway 17 is home to national retailers plus several local boutiques, including Palmetto Moon, Hairy Winston Pet Boutique, KikiSol Resort, Teal and The Southern Curator. www.mtpleasanttownecentre.com • Belle Hall Shopping Center is located on Long Point Road ( just off Interstate 526). Stop by Wonder Works for a large selection of children’s toys and gifts or visit Princess of Tides for costumes and tutus. Carolina Girls carries gift items, jewelry and stationery. The Coastal Cupboard has a large selection of specialty food items and cookware. www.shopbellehall.com

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Your guide to shopping in and around Charleston

West Ashley Citadel Mall, located off Interstate 526 and Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, includes mostly national retailers like Belk, Dillard’s, Sears, Target and JCPenney plus an IMAX Theater. www.citadelmall.net North Charleston • Northwoods Mall on Rivers Avenue has more than 120 stores, including Belk, Dillard’s, Sears, Palmetto Moon, Books-a-Million and Bath & Body Works. www.shopnorthwoodsmall.com • Tanger Outlets has dozens of nationally known retailers offering apparel for adults and children, shoes, accessories, housewares and jewelry. Tanger is easily accessible from both Interstates 526 and 26. www.tangeroutlet.com/charleston

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Just in time for holiday shopping, we suggest a few items unique to the Holy City. Give friends and family a gift they won’t be able to find anywhere else. And don’t forget to pick up a souvenir – or two – for yourself.

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Sweetgrass baskets are found throughout the City Market in downtown Charleston and along U.S. Highway 17 North in Mount Pleasant. The baskets – brought to the area by West African slaves more than 300 years ago – are a piece of treasured art and Lowcountry culture. Price: Varies widely but prices usually start at about $30 for a very small basket and increase to $500 and beyond for much larger pieces.

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The only tea plantation in the U.S. is located just 27 miles from Charleston on Wadmalaw Island. Tour the plantation, see how tea is made first-hand, and take a trolley ride around the 127-acre grounds. They recently completed construction on a new and larger gift shop. 6617 Maybank Highway. www.charlestonteaplantation.com

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Savannah Bee Co.’s Charleston honey is a robust wildflower blend from the banks of the Ashepoo River just outside Charleston. Price: $15 for 12 ounces; $6 for 3 ounces. Available at a variety of Charleston area retailers and at the Savannah Bee Co. store at 216 King St. www.savannahbee.com

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Rainbow Row is one of Charleston’s most famous architectural landmarks. A line of 18th-century commercial buildings built to service the bustling wharfs and docks of the port of Charleston, this group of buildings became the focal point of the restoration effort in the 1920s. The buildings are named for their 1930s Colonial Caribbean color scheme. Price: $20 (proceeds benefit the Historic Charleston Foundation and purchases are tax free) | 108 Meeting St. or 188 Meeting St. in Charleston. historiccharleston.org

Sweet tea is synonymous with the South. Here in Charleston, Firefly Distillery has given sweet tea a new twist with its Firefly Sweet Tea Flavored Vodka. Made just 30 miles outside of Charleston at the largest distillery in the state, the Sweet Tea Vodka even comes in lemon, raspberry, mint and peach. Available locally and at retailers around the country. www.fireflyvodka.com

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This pendant is fashioned after Charleston’s majesticAngel Oak Tree located on Johns Island. Dacuba’s Fine Jewelry also carries pendants, rings, earrings, bracelets and charms inspired by the ornate gates found throughout downtown Charleston. Price: Pendant $19 - $59, Rice Bead Necklace $39 - $47 | 84 N. Market St. in Charleston www.dacubasjewelry.citymax.com

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Charleston Receipts is known to be the oldest Junior League cookbook still in print. Originally published in 1950, the cookbook has 750 classic Lowcountry recipes plus sketches by Charleston artists and Gullah phrases. Price: $21.95 | Preservation Society of Charleston, 147 King St. www.jlcharleston.org

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Eat + Drink Charlestonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diverse culinary scene is amazing. Innovative chefs and their dishes will dazzle the taste buds and warm the heart. Charleston has great taste!

TRUST US, YOU WONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T LEAVE CHARLESTON HUNGRY. In fact you might spend half your vacation simply deciding which delectable restaurant to try next. Our city has world-class chefs cooking up plates filled with Southern goodness. Maybe our deliciousness is one reason why Charleston is No. 4 on Travel + Leisure's Top 10 Cities list.

How to best utilize this section: For organizational purposes, the text listings are broken up into fine dining, casual dining and nightlife.

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FINE DINING Cru Cafe´ 18 Pinckney St. • Charleston • (Map: I:4/5) 843-534-2434 • www.crucafe.com • In an 18th-century home on Pinckney Street, Charlestonians sip mint julep tea on the porch and dine on upscale comfort food at John Zucker’s Cru Cafe. “Do it right and use the best possible ingredients” is his mantra. Serving lunch Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner Tues.-Sat. 5-10 p.m.

SpiritLine Dinner Cruise Departs from 40 Patriots Point Blvd Mount Pleasant • (Map P:1) • 843-722-2628 www.spiritlinecruises.com • The SpiritLine Dinner Cruise aboard the Spirit of Carolina features fine cuisine prepared to order onboard, entertainment, dancing, fully stocked bar and a magnificent cruise on Charleston Harbor. Departs Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum in Mount Pleasant. Call for information and reservations.

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Middleton Place Restaurant 4300 Ashley River Rd. • Charleston 843-556-6020 • www.middletonplace.org Savor Lowcountry cuisine while taking in views of America’s oldest landscaped gardens. For lunch, visitors enjoy a three-course, prix fixe menu. Lunch served daily 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dinner guests pay no admission after 5:30 p.m. and can stroll through the gardens prior to an elegant, candlelit evening. Dinner served Sun., Tues.-Thurs. 6-8 p.m. and Fri.-Sat. 6-9 p.m.

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FREE Appetizer w/ Purchase of 2 Entrees! up to $10.99 value Not Valid w/other Offers - Traveler Magazine

Great Italian Food Family Friendly Atmosphere 428 King Street & John Downtown Charleston 843-965-5252

41 S. Market St. • Charleston • (Map H:6) 843-853-2900 • 145 Wappoo Creek Dr. James Island • 843-762-4507 www.charlestoncrabhouse.com • Serving lunch and dinner daily. Celebrating 20 years, the Charleston Crab House serves fresh local seafood including S.C. shrimp year-round. A favorite for locals and visitors with roof-top dining downtown and a waterfront patio in James Island.

Cupcake 433 King St. • Charleston • (Map: G:2) 843-853-8181 • 644 Long Point Rd., Belle Hall Shopping Center • Mount Pleasant (Map: M:3) • 843-856-7080 www.freshcupcakes.com • Featured by USA Today, Martha Stewart and also by Ellen as “the best cupcakes in America!” Cupcakes are sweet anddelicious, tiny works of art that bring back the delights of childhood. Baked fresh daily, our cupcakes are concocted from the finest all-natural ingredients, like real vanilla beans, sweet cream butter, fresh fruit and rich chocolate and then finished off with homemade icing and an assortment of toppings, creating a fun, swanky update of a vintage favorite.

East Bay Deli 334 East Bay St. • Charleston • (Map: J:4) 843-216-5473 • 1120 Oakland Market Rd. Mount Pleasant • (Map: M:5) • 843-216-5473 9135 University Blvd. N. Charleston • 843-5537374 • 4405 Dorchester Rd. • N. Charleston (Map: X:4) • 843-747-1235 • Charleston’s real New York-style deli slices sandwich meats fresh every morning and uses only quality products such as Thumann’s deli meats and Hebrew National deli dogs. The varied menu comes with many options: soups, chili, both hearty and heart-healthy sandwiches, wraps, giant spuds and desserts.

Hyman’s Seafood 215 Meeting St. • Charleston • (Map H:5) 843-723-6000 • www.hymanseafood.com Hyman’s Seafood is a must when visiting Charleston. Reviewed by more than 30 national publications and voted No. 1 seafood restaurant in the Southeast by Southern Living magazine nine years in a row. Lunch and dinner served seven days a week. Parking and back entrance from Charleston Place. No reservations; come early to avoid the wait. See coupon in ad for free crab dip or shrimp salad.

Joe Pasta 428 King (Corner of King & John St.) • Charleston (Map: E:5) • 843-965-5252 • Joe Pasta specializes in great Italian food at a great price for both lunch and dinner. Menu features fantastic soups, salads, Parmesan sandwiches, pizza, superb pastas, exquisite desserts and a full liquor, wine and beer bar. The restaurant provides a laid-back and cozy atmosphere that is family friendly. See coupon in ad. 40

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A.W. Shuck’s

A.W. Dawgs

35 South Market St. • Charleston • (Map: I:5) 843-723-1151 • www.a-w-shucks.com Charleston’s original raw bar and restaurant right on historic Market Street. A.W. Shucks has created a new menu inspired by classic Charleston tradition that includes award-winning stuffed shrimp, the Lowcountry’s best she-crab soup, and seafood casserole that’s a legend among locals. The only thing you’ll enjoy as much as the food is the company of friends and the extensive selection of craft beers from our bar. Lunch and dinner served daily beginning at 11 a.m.

70 State St. • Charleston 843-576-3134 • www.a-w-shucks.com/dawgs Check out the best buns in the Market. Gourmet hot dogs, tacos and hand-cut fries that are “Frankly Delicious.” Hot dogs and craft beer all served in a 1970s nostalgic setting complete with a collection of vintage lunch boxes sure to bring back a few memories. Outdoor dining is available on the dog-friendly patio. Open daily for lunch, dinner and late night.

Tommy Condon’s 160 Church St. • Charleston • (Map: H:5/6) 843-577-3818 • www.tommycondons.com Located one block from the historic Market area, Tommy Condon’s is a longtime Charleston tradition. Here you’ll find an experience crafted after a true Irish pub, offering an atmosphere appropriate for families, couples and folks just looking to hoist a pint. Serving an innovative new pub menu daily beginning at 11 a.m. Dining is available in the pub or on our outdoor deck. Live Irish music Wed.-Sun. nights.

Raw peanuts are boiled for a long time in salty war to create boiled peanuts, a Southern staple.

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From boat to plate: A.W. Shucks cooks up local seafood In 1983, two Irish brothers, Tommy and Skipper Condon, bought two troubled restaurants in the market – a former rib house and a small oyster bar – and Tommy Condon’s and A.W. Shucks were born. The brothers worked hard and knocked on the doors of many homes, inviting people to the restaurants. Today, A. W. Shucks is one of the Market’s most popular restaurants. Despite its growth, the restaurant maintains a local atmosphere and menu where families, visitors and locals all feel at home and can relax and enjoy fresh seafood at a reasonable price. The menu includes such house specialties as an award-winning stuffed shrimp entree and she-crab soup while serving up some of the freshest seafood in the city.

A.W. Shucks is home to Charleston’s original raw bar, which serves buckets of steamed oysters year-round. Shuck's also offers shrimp, scallop, crab and oyster dishes. The fresh-off-the-boat fish specials can be prepared broiled, grilled, fried or blackened. And don’t miss a taste of the legendary Lowcountry seafood casserole made from a top-secret recipe. Earlier this year, the restaurant underwent a major renovation after a fire. Fortunately, firefighters were able to save the building, and A.W. Shucks renovated and reopened. Check out the redone space plus some new menu features.

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Plenty of sustainable seafood available in fall BY HOLLY FISHER

isitors to Charleston may have a tough time deciding which renowned restaurant to try first, but they’ve probably already decided on the menu: seafood.

Particularly the land-locked visitors will be eager to get a taste of fresh, local seafood. And fall is the just the time to do it. Whit McMillan, director of education at the South Carolina Aquarium, said this time of year is perfect for seafood because so much is in season. Shrimp, blue crab, wreckfish, swordfish, black sea bass plus shellfish like oysters and clams are all fall crops.

“What we want to achieve is fish for the future,” McMillan said. “We want to make sure the excellent seafood dishes we enjoy now are available for future generations.” 46

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Just like fruits and vegetables have a season so does seafood. So it’s important to know what’s in season and to eat locally and sustainably. The South Carolina Aquarium partners with local restaurants that commit to serving only sustainable seafood.

The aquarium’s restaurant partners don’t serve Chilean sea bass, any imported shark or orange roughy. Those species are slow growing and don’t produce many young. For example, McMillian said, the orange roughy grows incredibly slow and doesn’t even reach maturity until it is 20 years old. Sharks only produce a few babies at a time, unlike some fish species that produce hundreds of eggs. By knowing what’s in season, visitors can support those restaurants serving local seafood and, by extension, support the local fishing economy that is a vital piece of Lowcountry culture and history. “Seafood and history in this area are really linked,” McMillan said. “Preserving seafood is very much like preserving history and, in Charleston, we’re all about preserving history. What would Shem Creek be without all the shrimp boats? Preserving our fish and our fishermen is pretty important.” For more about the Sustainable Seafood Initiative and a complete list of partner restaurants, visit scaquarium.org/ssi.

SHRIMP, BLUE CRAB, WRECKFISH, SWORDFISH, BLACK SEA BASS PLUS SHELLFISH LIKE OYSTERS AND CLAMS ARE ALL FALL CROPS.

FALL: WHAT’S IN SEASON? • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Shrimp Vermilion snapper Red porgy Clams Oysters Grouper (red and black are not sustainable) Blue crab Triggerfish Swordfish Wreckfish Striped sea bass Black sea bass King and Spanish mackerel Amberjack

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Calendar of Events october – december 2012 Holiday Festival of Lights OCTOBER 1-31

Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch – Fall events abound at this event, including a corn maze, corn hole toss, sand pit play area, pumpkins for sale, slides and a hay ride down “Monster Alley.” Boonehallpumpkinpatch.com | 843-884-4371

Through Oct. 7

MOJA Arts Festival – A celebration of African-American arts. www.mojafestival.com

Through Oct. 28

Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens – Hosted by the Preservation Society of Charleston, tour private gardens and homes plus churches and public buildings. www.preservationsociety.org | 843-722-4630

CSO Spiritual Ensemble – “Mozart Requiem: An Ode to Le Chevalier de SaintGeorges” at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church. www.charlestonspiritual.com 843-991-1035

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Blues and BBQ Harbor Tours – Take a two-hour cruise around the harbor with a barbecue buffet and lives blues music. www.charlestonharbortours.com 843-722-1112

13, 14

Plantation Days – At Middleton Place, experience daily life on a 18th and 19th century plantation. www.middletonplace.org | 843-556-6020

Free Admission Sunday – Enjoy free admission to the Gibbes Museum of Art. www.gibbesmuseum.org | 843-722-2706

Family Fun Fest – Family activities, including a visit from Spongebob Squarepants and the chance to meet with family friendly local businesses. Scaquarium.org | 843-577-3474

19, 20

“Dracula” – A performance by the Charleston Ballet Theatre at the Charleston Music Hall. www.charlestonballet.com | 843-723-7334

The Folly Beach Challenge – Kayak, bike and run along Folly Beach in this triathlon. www.ccprc.com/follychallenge | 843-762-2172

A Celebration of Italy – Chamber Music performs while guests sit at bistro tables in front of the stage or in open seating throughout Memminger Auditorium. www.chambermusiccharleston.org

25, 26 27, 28

“The Hobbit” Children and young adults from The Flowertown Players perform a one-hour show based on the book by J. R. R. Tolkein. www.ﬂowertownplayers.org 843-875-9251

Ghostwalk & Harvest Moon Hayride – Take a family friendly hayride around downtown Summerville or take the ghostwalk tour. www.summervillejsl.com

Jazz on the Stage – Performance by the Charleston Jazz Orchestra at the Charleston Music Hall. Jazzartistsofcharleston.org | 843-641-0011

Haunted Harbor Cruise – Join SpiritLine Cruises for a Halloween Party with dance music, food and a costume contest. Spiritlinecruises.com | 843-722-2628

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NOVEMBER 2-4

Charleston Fine Art Annual – Features works from more than 100 nationally renowned artists, including paintings, sculptures, glass, mixed media, photography and jewelry. www.cfada.com

Harvest Fest – Bluegrass music, children’s events, crafters market, pumpkin decorating and plenty of Carolina barbecue at Mullet Hall Equestrian Center at Johns Island County Park. www.ccprc.com/harvest | 843-795-4386

9 through Dec 31

Holiday Festival of Lights – James Island County Park is one major light show at this event featuring a light display plus marshmallow roasts, train rides, gingerbread house displays, a 50-ton sand sculpture, an enchanted forest walking trail, carousel rides, photos with Santa and a gift shop. Get a sneak peak of the lights display at the Fun Run and Walk on Nov. 7 and 8. www.holidayfestivaloflights.com 843-795-4386

9, 10, 11

Charleston’s Holiday Market – The North Charleston Convention Center will be ﬁlled with arts and crafts, gourmet food, toys, jewelry and more. Bring your camera for pictures with Santa. www.charlestonconvention.com

Blessing of the Vine – Irvin-House Vineyards on Wadmalaw Island is a 48-acre winery and vineyard. A priest will bless the muscadine grapevines and guests can enjoy music, food and drink. www.charlestonwine.com | 843-559-6867

North Charleston Pops – We Will Never Forget: A Tribute to Our Veterans performance at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. Northcharlestonpops.com | 843-202-2787

Vivaldi & Piazzolla: Four Seasons – Charleston Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster Yuriy Bekker and Herbert Greenberg will be featured on the violins at this concert at the Dock Street Theatre. www.charlestonsymphony.org 843-723-7528

Trades and Harvest Festival – Interact with costumed interpreters and craftspeople, observe open hearth cooking and hear the thunder of a militia drill at Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site. www.charlestownelanding.travel 843-852-4200

10, 11

Plantation Days – At Middleton Place, experience daily life on a 18th and 19th century plantation. www.middletonplace.org | 843-556-6020

10, 11

The Battle of Secessionville – Mark the 150th anniversary of this famous battle when Confederate soldiers at Fort Lamar on James Island kept Charleston from being seized by Union forces. This annual re-enactment is part of Living History Weekend at Boone Hall Plantation. Boonehallplantation.com 843-884-4371

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Blessing of the Vine

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The Charleston Cup – Experience live horse racing at The Plantation at Stono Ferry as the nation’s top riders, trainers and owners compete for purses totaling $50,000. www.charlestoncup.net | 843-766-6202

16, 17

Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony – The Charleston Symphony Orchestra performs a Masterworks concert at the Sottile Theatre. www.charlestonsymphony.org | 843-723-7528

Twelve Days of Christmas – Part of the Charleston Ballet Theatre’s Children’s Series at the Music Hall. www.charlestonballet.com | 843-723-7334

19 through Nov. 4

“Nevermore” – A tale of Edgar Allan Poe’s own mysterious death and disappearance. A Charleston Stage performance at the Dock Street Theater. www.charlestonstage.com | 843-577-7183

Turkey Day Run and Gobble Wobble – Work up an appetite at this 5K run through historic downtown Charleston. Turkeydayrun.com

23, 24

Holiday Market at Middleton – Enjoy an open-air market with music, complimentary hot cider and treats and local artisan displays at Middleton Place. www.middletonplace.org | 843-556-6020

Summerville Christmas Tree Lighting and Snowball Drop – Student band and choir will provide the music as the mayor lights the town Christmas tree in www.summervilledream.org | 843-821-7260

Christmas 1860 – Celebrate the holiday season with special performances by candlelight at the Edmondston-Alston House. The historic house will be decorated for the holidays much as it would have been in 1860. www.middletonplace.org | 843-556-6020

30 and Dec. 1

CSO Gospel Christmas – A performance of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra and CSO Gospel Choir at the Sottile Theatre. www.charlestonspiritual.com 843-991-1035

30 and Holiday Progressive Dinner – Start the evening with hors d’oeuvres Dec. 1, 3, at the Kings Courtyard Inn, have a three-course dinner at Circa 1886 and then 4, 5, 6, 7, enjoy dessert at the historic John Rutledge House Inn. www.circa1886.com 10, 11, 13, 843-853-7828 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22 30 through Dec. 16

"A Christmas Story" – The holiday adventures of young Ralphie Parker are played out on the stage at the Dock Street Theater. www.charlestonstage.com | 843-577-5967

DECEMBER 1-31

Charleston Sleigh Ride – Thriller Charleston slows to a leisurely pace for this one-hour afternoon holiday excursion along the historic Charleston Harbor. www.ThrillerCharleston.com | 843-276-4203

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Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade of Boats – Head to Marion Square for the lighting of the 60-foot tree of lights at 4:30 p.m. Then watch more than 30 sail and power boats decorated for the holiday season travel from Mount Pleasant to the Ashley River. www.charlestonarts.org | 843-724-7414

Holly Days Arts & Crafts Market – Shop downtown Summerville while enjoying hot chocolate, cookies and caroling from local choirs. www.summervilledream.org | 843-821-7260

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Thursdays, Sweet T. Christmas – The Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theater through creates a holiday whodunit with spirit. Appropriate for ages 9 and up. Sundays Charlestonmysteries.com | 843-937-6453 in December 2

Wine Under the Oaks – Wineries and wine distributors will provide samples, and Lowcountry restaurants will have food samples at this event at Boone Hall Plantation. Vendors will have gifts for holiday shopping. Boonehallplantation.com | 843-884-4371

Charleston Christmas Parade – Bands, ﬂoats and performers will parade through downtown Charleston; parade begins at Calhoun and Meeting streets, proceeding down King Street to Broad Street and Lockwood Boulevard. www.charlestonarts.org | 843-724-7305

6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16

Old Timey Radio Christmas Comedy Show Extravaganza – The Flowertown Players perform songs and sketches in this original radio production. www.ﬂowertownplayers.org | 843-875-9251

Family Yuletide – Enjoy storytelling, Christmas caroling and ornament and wreath making at Middleton Place. See craftspeople working in their shops by candlelight, and a live nativity scene featuring many of the plantation’s animals. Hot cider and seasonal refreshments included. www.middletonplace.org | 843-556-6020

Mount Pleasant Holiday Market and Craft Show – Fresh produce, baked goods, homemade preserves and handcrafted gifts of pottery, ornaments, crafts and art will be available at the Mount Pleasant Farmers Market Pavilion on Coleman Boulevard. www.townofmountpleasant.com | 843-884-8517

North Charleston Pops – A Lowcountry Christmas featuring Larnelle Harris at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. Northcharlestonpops.com 843-202-2787

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Annual Spirituals Concert at Drayton Hall – African-American spiritual music by Ann Caldwell and The Magnolia Singers. Two performances on Saturday. www.draytonhall.org | 843-769-2600

8, 9, 13, The Charleston Christmas Special – This annual holiday variety show 14, 15, 16, features music, dancing and comedy at the Charleston Music Hall. 20, 21, 22 Bradandjennifermoranz.com 9

Chanukah in the Square – Music, dancing, lighting of the 9-foot Menorah in Marion Square by Charleston’s Holocaust survivors, plus crafts and traditional Chanukah foods. www.charlestonarts.org | 843-724-7305

Mount Pleasant Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting – More than 100 ﬂoats will travel down Coleman Boulevard. The tree lighting and ﬁreworks are at 5:30 p.m. at Moultrie Middle School with the parade immediately following. www.comeonovermp.com | 843-884-8517

Summerville Christmas Parade – Through downtown Summerville. www.summervilledream.org | 843-821-7260

13, 14

Grand Illumination: Christmas 1782 – Stroll through gardens illuminated by torchlight, candlelight and starlight and hear costumed interpreters along the way tell stories of the holiday season when the British evacuated Charleston at the end of the Revolutionary War. www.middletonplace.org | 843-556-6020

14, 15

Holiday Pops – The Charleston Symphony Orchestra and CSO Chorus perform holiday favorites at the Sottile Theatre. www.charlestonsymphony.org 843-723-7528

15, 16

“The Nutcracker” – A performance by the Charleston Ballet Theatre’s Children’s Series at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. www.charlestonballet.com 843-723-7334

18, 20, 21

Holy City Messiah – Enjoy Handel’s “Messiah” with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra at local churches. www.charlestonsymphony.org | 843-723-7528

Dylan Thomas Christmas in Wales – Chamber Music Charleston and the Actors’ Theatre of South Carolina at Dock Street Theatre. www.chambermusiccharleston.org

Kwanza Celebration – Candles on the Kwanzaa Kinari in Marion Square will be lit. www.charlestonarts.org | 843-724-7305

Noon Year’s Eve – Family friendly New Year’s celebration at the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry. Explorecml.org | 843-853-8962

Happy New Year, Charleston! – Ring in the New Year in Marion Square with this non-alcoholic, family friendly celebration of the arts. www.charlestonarts.org 843-724-7305

New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise – Enjoy a four-course dinner and ring in the New Year with SpiritLine Cruises. Spiritlinecruises.com | 843-722-2628

New Year’s Eve Sail-ebration Cruise – Ring in the New Year aboard the Spirit of the Lowcountry with dance music and food. Spiritlinecruises.com | 843-722-2628

Happy New Year, Charleston!

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

ONGOING EVENTS Charleston Farmers Market – Each Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Dec. 22 in Marion Square, downtown Charleston. www.charlestonarts.org Mount Pleasant Farmers Market – Each Tuesday from 3:30 p.m. until dusk through Oct. 16 at the Farmers Market Pavilion on Coleman Boulevard. www.comeonovermp.com Summerville Farmers Market – Each Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Nov. 17 in the First Citizens parking lot adjacent to Summerville Town Hall. www.summerville.sc.us Garrison Saturday – The first Saturday of October and November at The Fort at Colonial Dorchester. Interact with historic interpreters as they demonstrate tasks and skills common to the American Colonial period and watch cooking, blacksmithing and musket firing demonstrations. www.fortdorchester.org Maker’s Market – First Sunday of the month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mixson in North Charleston featuring food trucks, local brews and works from local artisans. www.mixson.com 2nd Sunday on King Street – On the second Sunday of each month. Street is closed to vehicular traffic from Queen Street North to Calhoun Street. 2ndsundayonkingstreet.com Wine Strolls at Middleton Place – Each Wednesday from 6:30-8 p.m. through Nov. 14. www.middletonplace.org Sippin’ Saturday – Each Saturday through November at Irvin-House Vineyards. Enjoy tastings, local food and music. www.charlestonwine.com Praise House – Gullah music and spirituals performed by Ann Caldwell and The Magnolia Singers. Each Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. at the Circular Congregational Church. www.anncaldwell.com 17th-Century Musket Demonstrations – First Saturday of the month at Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site. www.charlestownelanding.travel 17th-Century Cannon Demonstrations – Third Saturday of the month at Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site. www.charlestownelanding.travel 2nd Saturday Special Events – New monthly focus the second Saturday of the month at Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site. Oct. 13 Archaeology Day; Nov. 10 Trades and Harvest; Dec. 8 List of a Colonist. www.charlestownelanding.travel Comedy Mystery Theatre – The Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theater offers ongoing shows, including the classic comic whodunit Inspector NoClue's Murder Mystery; The Pirate Mystery Treasure Show good for ages 8 and up; and The Charleston History Mystery for fans of historical fiction and Charleston's past. Charlestonmysteries.com | 843-937-6453 First Fridays on Gallery Row on Historic Broad – Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7 – Visit 16 galleries, restaurants and boutiques along Broad Street. www.charlestongalleryrow.com 842-722-1944 French Quarter Art Walk – Oct. 5, Dec. 7 – Enjoy refreshments and visit with artists at galleries in the French Quarter, which is located between S. Market and Tradd streets and the waterfront. Frenchquarterarts.com | 842-722-1944 Nightwalks at Francis Beidler Forest – Fourth Saturday of the month in October, November and December. Take a nighttime journey through the swamp. Beidlerforest.audubon.org 843-462-2150 * Event details are subject to change. Please call ahead or check the listed website for confirmation.

Be sure to follow us on Twitter @Traveler_Mag for more Charleston events, festivals and activities.

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THINGS TO LOVE

Things to Love about the Lowcountry ■ Shop ‘til you drop: From King Street to Mount Pleasant to Summerville, boutiques and swanky Southern shops are everywhere. Buying local for the holiday season has never been easier (or more fun). ■ Football: We get a little crazy over football around here, especially our Carolina Gamecocks and Clemson Tigers. So join us for a Saturday afternoon of cheering on a favorite team complete with corn hole and cold beverages. ■ Things that go ‘boom’: This time of year you can visit several historic sites and plantations to see how people lived in Colonial Charleston, complete with cannon and musket firings. ■ Biking: It’s time to really soak up the great outdoors. Check out the new bike trail at Wannamaker County Park in North Charleston or the Palmetto Trail that stretches across the state (but pick it up locally in Awendaw).

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VISITOR 411

Visitor 411 Population: Estimated to be 124,500 in 2009 – Charleston is the second largest city in the state. Population for the metro area estimates a total population of 664,607, the largest in the state.

Climate: Charleston’s subtropical climate is known for mild winters, warm temperatures in the spring and fall with hot and humid summer seasons. Hurricanes are a threat during summer and early fall.

Emergency Services: Dial 911

Area Information Visitor Centers: 1. DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON: 375 Meeting St. 2. MOUNT PLEASANT: 99 Harry Hallman Jr. Blvd. 3. NORTH CHARLESTON: 4975 Centre Point Dr. 4. SUMMERVILLE: 402 N. Main St.

Parking: There are numerous parking garages in downtown Charleston which can be found on our downtown map. Metered street parking is an option throughout the city as well.

Transportation: 1. DOWNTOWN TROLLEY: Free transportation (see map for routes). Ridecarta.com 2. CARTA: Bus system transports every where from the beach and beyond. Ridecarta.com 3. AIRPORT: Charleston International, International Blvd (off of I-526), North Charleston 4. AMTRAK: Gaynor Ave, North Charleston. amtrak.com 5. WATER TAXI: Transports visitors from downtown to the USS Yorktown & Mount Pleasant. 843-330-2989

Beginning Feb. 28, 2013, JetBlue will begin daily nonstop air service from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport and Boston’s Logan International Airport to Charleston International Airport.

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