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DEPARTMENTS 8 14 28 36 44 50 52 54 60 61 62
From the Publisher Fun & Recreation Shopping & Retail Dining & Entertainment Art & Antiques Featured Events Calendar of Events Maps Tide Charts Visitor 411 Directory of Advertisers
FEATURES 10 16 19 26 31 34 46
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The Civil War Remembered Plantation Life Walk the Haunted Streets with Bulldog Tours Southern Style with Palmetto Carriage The Charleston Sleigh Ride Holiday Shopping in Charleston Bargains at Tanger Outlets Exploring Charleston’s Performing Arts
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Unlike Any Other. “Boone Hall is a must see stop on any trip to Charleston.” ~ NBC Daytime Television
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From the Publisher...
WELCOME TO CHARLESTON! The fall and winter seasons are fantastic times to visit our great city. As I sit and struggle to write this letter, I’m reminded that the magazine is coming up on its seventh year of publication. Without the support from the local business community, our hotel and resort partners who hand Traveler to their guests, our readers and our talented staff of designers and writers – this would not be possible. Thank you! In this issue, we’ll be featuring the area plantations and the role they have played in Charleston’s history. They are a must visit! The performing arts are highlighted as well, which presents the perfect opportunity to experience some local culture. Holiday shopping and local businesses such as Bulldog Tours, the Charleston Sleigh Ride,
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Palmetto Carriage and Tanger Outlets, are in the spotlight in this edition. Be sure to check out the many top-notch events listed on pages 50-53 as well. For even more information, visit our website. When you use your mobile phone or tablet, you will be directed to our all-new mobile site. Thank you for visiting Charleston and also for all of your support! Have questions or comments? Please contact us directly or through our facebook page. All the best,
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The Civil War Remembered Plantation Life Spotlighted During Five-Year Sesquicentennial By Patra Taylor
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he lingering impression of plantation life in the American South often evokes images of the opulent lifestyle enjoyed by ladies and gentlemen of a bygone era. Oaklined alleyways leading to magnificent estate homes and Old World gardens provide an introduction to any story about the gracious living, hospitality and elegance of plantation life in the antebellum South. But the story of the rise and fall of plantations is also one of social, economic and political change that ultimately altered the course of history in America. Not since the filming of “Gone With the Wind” in 1939 has the spotlight shown so brightly on Charleston’s treasured plantations. The sesquicentennial of the Civil War, which began this year, kicks-off a five-year remembrance and re-examination of the epic clash between the states, with four of the region’s plantations – Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens, Drayton
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Hall, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, and Middleton Place – serving as centerpieces for activities and poignant educational experiences for visitors of all ages. The Role of Plantations in Charleston’s History Often called the most historic city in America, Charles Towne was founded in 1670 along the banks of the Ashley River as the first European settlement
Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens, Drayton Hall, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, and Middleton Place – serving as centerpieces for activities and poignant educational experiences for visitors of all ages.
in the Carolinas. Ten years later, the community relocated to its current place on the peninsula overlooking the harbor, a natural deep-water port perfect for establishing trade. The wealth of Charleston in the 18th and 19th centuries was derived, in large part, from the plantation system until after the Civil War. By 1750, trade in a variety of goods, particularly rice and indigo, established Charleston as the fourth largest city in Colonial America and the wealthiest. Charleston Harbor, the shipping port for these goods, became the first and largest port to receive the fuel upon which the plantation system ran – slaves. The plantation system of that era functioned as a small, self-sufficient town. The owner’s mansion was
often flanked by a number of outbuildings such as the overseer’s house, slave quarters, summer kitchen, smokehouse, carriage houses and groom’s quarters. The stable yard included workshops for the potter, blacksmith, weaver and carpenter. While the wealthy planters enjoyed the finest of everything, slaves raised crops, tended livestock and made nails, barrels, cloth and carriages. Touring any of Charleston’s major plantations today offers visitors an opportunity to experience plantation life during the 18th and 19th centuries. Plantations offer a realistic picture of society as a whole, including the lives of slaves, trades people, merchants, women and children. Although that society collapsed with the abolition of slavery, the plantation system’s place in history is marked by the remaining architecture and by the stories of the people who once lived there. october-december 2011 travelerofcharleston.com
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Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens Built in the early 1700s, Boone Hall Plantation is known as America’s most photographed plantation. It was originally part of a plantation that covered more than 17,000 acres. Huge moss-draped Spanish oaks line the half-mile entrance to the plantation. The original estate house, cotton gin, slave cabins, smokehouse and formal gardens were built with brick and tile made on the plantation. Today, many of these buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Many varieties of old roses, some dating from the 16th century, complement camellias and azaleas in the formal gardens. To this day, Boone Hall continues as a working plantation, producing various agricultural products. Strawberries, tomatoes and pumpkins have replaced cotton, once the primary crop of the plantation.
Drayton Hall Completed in 1742 by Royal Judge John Drayton, this 125-acre plantation stands majestically along the Ashley River. The plantation house is one of the oldest and finest examples of Georgian-Palladian architecture in America. Through seven generations of Drayton ownership, this National Historic Landmark has remained in nearly original condition and is the
only Ashley River plantation house to survive the Civil War. Its unique state of preservation and rich, handcrafted details offer visitors a rare glimpse of a bygone era. Drayton Hall stands as an amazing time capsule, telling the story of a plantation and community spanning over 250 years. With its extraordinary architecture, scenic landscaped walks and serene river views, Drayton Hall evokes a sense of timelessness and continuity, adding to the excitement of discovering a true gem in historic architecture.
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Magnolia Plantation and Its Gardens Magnolia Plantation, described as the “South’s most complete plantation Experience,” was built in 1676. Over three centuries later, it stands as a centerpiece of Ashley River history, having played important roles in the early days of settlement, the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, stately Magnolia Plantation has what is considered by many experts to be “the most beautiful gardens in the world,” offering the maximum color possible during every season. Travel expert Charles Kuralt, in his best-selling book, “Charles Kuralt’s America,” once described the plantation as “my greatest Charleston pleasure.”
Almost every aspect of plantation life can be seen at Magnolia Plantation. Visitors can also enjoy America’s unique major garden and wildlife preserve, the Audubon Swamp Garden at Magnolia Plantation. A separate attraction, the garden is hailed as the “must see” vacation experience in the Charleston area.
The wealth of Charleston in the 18th and 19th centuries was derived, in large part, from the plantation system until after the Civil War.
Middleton Place On the banks of the Ashley River is a carefully preserved 18th-century plantation that has survived the Revolutionary War, the Civil War and an earthquake. It was the home of Henry Middleton, president of the First
Continental Congress; his son Arthur, a signer of the Declaration of Independence; his grandson Henry, governor of South Carolina and an American Ambassador to Russia; and his great-grandson William, a signer of the Ordinance of Secession. Today, Middleton Place, a National Historic Landmark, features America’s oldest landscaped gardens. Originally created in 1741 by Henry Middleton, the gardens reflect the grand classic style that was in vogue in Europe and England in the early 18th century. The house, built in 1755 as a gentlemen’s guest wing, became the family residence after the plantation was burned during the Civil War. The plantation stable yards offer a rare glimpse into the rice and cotton eras in the American South.
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Fun & Recreation Charleston is known for its beauty, history and fantastic harbor. Many experienced touring companies are ready to show you a great time.
ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES, you’ll find everything from takeit-easy and relaxing tours to fast, knock-your-socks-off excitement. In addition, kid-friendly and familyfriendly activities abound. If exploring the city sounds like fun, then you won’t be disappointed, since this section of the magazine is home to Charleston’s best touring companies, attractions and museums. Take a carriage ride or a walking or water tour, visit a plantation or two or go to the beach.
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 58.
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Aquariums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Carriage Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Combo Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Fishing Charters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Museums & Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 Plantations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Walking Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Water Tours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 24
Walk the Haunted Streets of Charleston! C
By George Olney
harleston bids fair to be the most haunted city in the United States. That’s a highly believable claim when standing in a graveyard in the black of night listening to tour guide David Hinson give eloquent justice to the macabre stories of the dying little girl’s black dog or the two best friends and the stillborn baby. That’s when you realize that “openly transparent” may be a good term for whoever - or whatever - is standing next to you.
If unquiet spirits in the dark of night aren’t quite your thing, Bulldog Tours also offers a stroll through Charleston’s steamy history, the 30 or 40 bordellos that made it that way and the assorted less-than upright shenanigans of the upright citizens of the time. That walking tour is most definitely R-rated.
Bulldog Tours of Charleston will happily roam back 300 hundred spooky years or so with you on a dark Charleston night with a variety of tours that will try your nerve. They offer tours of the city’s oldest church graveyards the city dungeon of the 1700s, and a building straight out of a Gothic horror tale - the old city jail. If you don’t manage to meet up with any of the “regular” residents during your tour, the well-trained and knowledgeable guide will still let you know all the eerie details of how certain spirits came to be uneasy and very permanent residents of the spot where you might be standing.
Reservations are highly recommended.
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BULLDOG TOURS 40 Market Street •
Charleston closely regulates the tour business, and tour size is sternly limited to no more than 20 people.
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FUN & RECREATION
AQUARIUMS
COMBO TOURS
South Carolina Aquarium
Harbor & Carriage Combination Tour
100 Aquarium Wharf • Charleston • (Map: K-3) (843) 720-1990 • www.scaquarium.org Discover jaw-dropping creatures and eye-opening exhibits at Charleston’s #1 family attraction! Step into the newly renovated Saltmarsh exhibit featuring more than 25 stingrays; get up-close to a rare albino alligator; see several shark species; touch coastal creatures in the Touch Tank; or go behind-the-scenes in the state’s only Sea Turtle Hospital. Enjoy daily shows, educational programs, hands-on fun and much more for the whole family!
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. $33 • $20/kids 4-11 • 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 9am. The one-hour tour covers 25-30 blocks of the Historic District.
CARRIAGE TOURS
Harbor & Plantation Combination Tour
Palmetto Carriage Works
For tickets: 10 Wharfside St. • (Map: K-4) online at www.charlestonharbortours.com or Zerve ticketing: (800) 979-3370 or (843) 722-1112 Adults $31 • Tour a spectacular Southern plantation, the location of many feature films, the new Slave Museum and beautiful grounds paired with a 90-minute “Harbor of History” tour. See great views of Fort Sumter, Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, the Battery and downtown landmarks. Tours may be taken on different days.
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 9am. Tours are one hour long, covering about 25-30 blocks of the residential and historic district. All of our guides are citylicensed, entertaining and informative. See our ad on the inside front cover.
By 1770 Charleston was the fourth largest port in the colonies, after only Boston, New York and Philadelphia.
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Market Hall was built in the 1830s and houses the Museum of the Confederacy.
A Top 5 Tour
by Southern Living magazine
Southern Style with Palmetto Carriage Works
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f you really want to experience Charleston, take a carriage tour with Palmetto Carriage Works. See centuries old buildings slowly move by while your knowledgeable guide tells the tales of Charleston and her storied past. A Palmetto Carriage tour offers a blend of knowledge, wit, humor, and history. During the fully narrated tour through the streets of Charleston, your guide will recount the vibrant tale of Charleston’s exquisite history with over 300 hundred years of information. Meandering through the quaint and charming historic district, you will see some of the most distinguished architecture in the country featured in the elegant homes and graceful churches, as well as beautiful gardens, the famous City Market and numerous other sites that make Charleston one of America’s top tourist destinations. From knowledgeable tour guides to their impeccable animal care record, they have proven themselves as the industry standard.
Palmetto Carriage begins their tours in their Big Red Barn located one block north of the City Market on Guignard Street. If you happened to be driving, they provide free parking for all their customers, which can be pretty tough to find in the market area. Everyone who takes the tour, as well as passersby who wish to take a look inside, can see a “behind the scenes” look at the operation and check out the gift shop.
PALMETTO CARRIAGE For more information, turn to the inside front cover page of this magazine. Show this page to receive $2 off per person.
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FISHING CHARTERS Angler Management Fishing (843) 259-1489 • www.AnglerManagement SC.com • Custom, year-round saltwater inshore fishing charters that cater to families, groups, beginners and professionals. Fish in the Intracoastal Waterway, harbor and tidal creeks, catching redfish, trout, flounder, kings, jacks, sharks and more. U.S. Coast Guard Certified licensed and insured, Captain Ethan will provide all licenses, bait, tackle and ice to pack up the day’s catch. Eco and harbor tours are available as well. See ad in this section.
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. 1,000-year old trees, native wildlife abound in this untouched sanctuary. 1.75-mile boardwalk allows the chance to venture deep into the heart of the swamp. Tues-Sun, 9am-5pm. Harleyville, S.C., I-26 W to exit 187, follow “Beidler Forest” signs.
Children’s Museum Of The Lowcountry 25 Ann St. • Charleston • (Map: G-2) (843) 853-8962 • www.explorecml.org Downtown Charleston’s #1 destination for children and their families - Race boats down rapids, climb aboard our Lowcountry Pirate Ship or explore the towers of our Medieval Castle. These are experiences found only at the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry. Eight interactive exhibits, hands-on activities and programming for children 3 months to 10 years. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm and Sundays, 1pm-5pm. Closed Mondays - Admission $7 and children under 1 are free.
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site 1500 Old Towne Rd. • Charleston • (area map) (843) 852-4200 • Hours: daily 9am-5pm. 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. Today, Charles Towne Landing SHS experiences include a museum, outdoor exhibits along the History Trail with an accompanying audio tour, cannon demonstrations and special events, the Adventure, a reproduction 17th century trading vessel, and the Animal Forest zoo. Visit their events page and website for more information.
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PLANTATIONS
Edmondston-Alston House
Boone Hall Plantation
21 East Battery • Charleston • (Map: G-9) • (843) 722-7171 • www.middletonplace.org • The stately Edmondston-Alston House was built in 1825 on Charleston’s High Battery. A witness to many dramatic events in Charleston’s history, the house is a classic example of the city’s changing and sophisticated taste in architecture and decorative arts. 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 over a century and a half. Look seaward from the second floor piazza, where Gen. Beauregard watched the bombardment of Fort Sumter.
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, is located only eight miles north of Charleston on Hwy. 17. The famous “Avenue of Oaks,” nine original slave cabins, house tours and shows are all offered for one price. Mon-Sat: 8:30am-6:30pm; Sun: 1-5pm.
Fort Sumter Tours Departs from two locations: Liberty Square, Charleston • (Map K:3) or Patriots Point in 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, departing from both Mount Pleasant and downtown Charleston. Tours include a 30-minute narrated cruise through Charleston Harbor and back, as well as an hour to tour the fort and its on-site museum.
Charleston Tea Plantation 6617 Maybank Hwy. • Wadmalaw Island • (843) 559-0383 • 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 several hundred thousand historic tea bushes.
Drayton Hall 3380 Ashley River Rd. (Hwy 61) • Charleston (843) 769-2600 • www.draytonhall.org • Circa 1738 • Drayton Hall has survived the centuries and is the oldest unrestored plantation house in America open to the public. Admission includes hourly tours and 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.
Magnolia Plantation And Gardens 3550 Ashley River Rd. (Hwy 61) • Charleston (843) 571-1266 • www.magnoliaplantation.com Open daily 8am-5:30pm • Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, this plantation contains one of America’s oldest gardens (c. 1680). The gardens are planted for abundant color in every season and include one of this country’s largest collections of azaleas and camellias. The house contains museum-quality early American antiques. Other features include a petting zoo, guided tours, swamp garden, gift shop, Barbados tropical garden, nature train, café and much more.
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 & nursery. Open daily, 9am-5pm. october-december 2011 travelerofcharleston.com
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MUSEUMS AND PARKS
FUN & RECREATION
WALKING TOURS
WATER TOURS
Bulldog Tours
Barrier Island Eco-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. There are four tours to choose from, such as the Ghost & Graveyard, The Dark Side of Charleston, Ghost Dungeon and Haunted Jail Tour.
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. Explore salt marsh creeks, see dolphins and wildlife up-close, the “boneyard beach” and walk inland trails. Morning and sunset eco-tours, creek fishing, crabbing, kayaking or beach-side cookouts.
Charleston Strolls Walk With History (843) 766-2080 • www.charlestonstrolls.com As featured in The New York Times, this-two hour walking tour is the best way to see Charleston’s Historic District. Discover famous landmarks, historic highlights, antebellum mansions, quaint alleys and hidden gardens. $18 per adult. Every day at 10am. Departs from the Mills House Hotel (corner of Meeting & Queen). Reservations are recommended.
Culinary Tours Of Charleston 40 N. Market St. • Charleston • (Map: I-5) • (843) 727-1100 • www.culinarytoursofcharleston.com Come join us as we walk, talk and taste our way through Charleston and experience the 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.
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Charleston Harbor Tours Charleston Maritime Cntr. • 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 and $13 child 4-11, under 4 are free.
Gullah (also called Sea Island Creole English and Geechee) is a creole language spoken by the Gullah people (also called “Geechees”), an African-American population living on the Sea Islands and the coastal region of the United States.
FUN & RECREATION
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WATER TOURS 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 • Hour and 30 minutes. Cruise past the Charleston’s famous Battery, the Cooper River Bridge, Waterfront Park, Patriots Point, Fort Sumter, Fort Moultrie.
Thriller Charleston Tours depart from 1313 Shrimp Boat Lane Mount Pleasant • (Map P:2) • (843) 276-4203 www.ThrillerCharleston.com • Experience Charleston’s only offshore adventure tour boat. Feel the rush of adrenaline as we burst through the jetties and surf the waves on our way to the Morris Island Lighthouse. Feel the wind, sun and spray on your face as our stereo system plays great music and you see and hear about five forts, the Lighthouse and Charleston.
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The Charleston Sleigh Ride GET IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT WITH THRILLER... Charleston’s Popular Holiday Tour!
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ive the shopping a rest and experience a unique way to enjoy the holidays! Each December, Thriller Charleston puts on the Charleston Sleigh Ride, an extremely popular tour where patrons enjoy the sights and sounds of Charleston and the season on the water! This will be the third year that the Sleigh Ride has operated and receives rave reviews each season. This tour is perfect for couples and families looking for a fun holiday outing that's sure to entertain and get the Scrooge in the family feeling festive as well! Thriller Charleston is a 55 foot power catamaran that travels at a slower pace for this tour along the famous Battery, James Island and Mount Pleasant. Witness Holiday decorations, hear stories about Charleston traditions while listening to music. Receive a complimentary travel mug filled with hot chocolate and a rain poncho that will protect you from the spray.
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Reservations are required since this tour sells out quickly. Book online at: thrillercharleston.com or call (843) 276-4203.
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Shopping & Retail 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.
WHY IS THE CHARLESTON AREA CONSIDERED TO BE THE CENTER OF SHOPPING IN THE SOUTHEAST? Take a walk down King, Broad or Market streets, and the answer will become evident. Everything from haute designer boutiques and jewelry stores to big national and treasured local retailers are all located in Charleston. For outlet shopping, visit Tanger Outlets in North Charleston.
About Charleston South Carolina has two state mottoes: ‘Dum Spiro Spero’ (‘While I breathe I hope’) and ‘Animis Opibusque Parati (‘Ready in Soul and Resource’).
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SHOPPING & RETAIL
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 is a unique fine jewelry store with 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).
Filthy Rich Of Charleston 61 S. Market St. • Charleston • (Map I:5) (843) 805-8488 • www.shopfilthyrich.com Open 7 Days a Week • Filthy Rich offers affordable reproductions of jewelry worn by the stars. The store carries a wide range of celebrities, including Princess Diana, Jacqueline Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe and many others. At Filthy Rich, you can SPARKLE like Monroe without spending the dough!
Nice Ice Fine Jewelry 145 Market St. • Charleston • (Map: G-4/5) (843) 577-7029 • Exclusive boutique to such renowned designers: Slane & Slane, Charriol, Jude Frances, Philip Stein Watches, Marco Bicego, Dominique Cohen and Bellarri. We also offer 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 extraordinary customer service. See their ad on the inside back cover.
Northwoods Mall 2150 Northwoods Blvd. • North Charleston www.shopnorthwoodsmall.com • Mon-Sat: 10am-9pm, Sun: Noon-6pm • Northwoods Mall is home to all your favorite stores like Belk, Dillard’s, Sears, JCPenney, and the Lowcountry’s only Sephora, Hollister Co and Hot Topic plus all of your favorites. A great shopping place with over 100 fabulous stores, 20 eateries including King Street Grille, Jason’s Deli, Olive Garden, O’Charleys, an indoor play area and a thirteen-screen stadium theater, making it truly a total experience.
Oil & Vinegar 1329 Theatre Dr. • Mount Pleasant in Towne Centre (Map: N-4) • (843) 654-1556 • e-mail charleston@oilandvinegarusa.com • Are you passionate about taste? Then you will be sure to enjoy Oil & Vinegar! Visit us in Towne Centre and you’ll find a vast selection of imported olive oils, vinegars, pasta, sauces, tapenades, spices, exotic herb mixes and more. You don’t have to be a culinary expert to enjoy the Oil & Vinegar experience. Looking for the perfect gift? Free shipping on orders over $75 outside of Charleston.
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SHOPPING Princess of Tides Boutique 430 King St. • Charleston • (Map: G-2) (843) 637-4673 • 644 Long Point Rd., Belle Hall Shopping Center • Mount Pleasant • (Map: M-3) • (843) 884-6774 www.PrincessOfTidesShop.com • A princess leap from the Children’s Museum, experience the most magical store in the historic shopping district! Best sellers include: princess gowns, pirate & superhero gear, dance outfits & tutus, infant gifts, American doll clothes, flower hair accessories, and a Fairy Tutu Ensemble for $29! Create your own lip-gloss, sugar scrub sundae, and fragrance at the store. Royal horse drawn carriage rides with Cinderella on select dates.
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! Their 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.
Tanger Outlets 4840 Tanger Outlet Blvd. • North Charleston (Map: V-3) • (843) 529-3095 • Hours: Mon-Sat. 10am-9pm, Sun. 11am-6pm www.tangeroutlets.com/charleston • Find the brands you know, choices you want and prices you’ll love at the Tanger Outlet. Buy direct from the manufacturer at over 90 brand name stores such as Banana Republic, Nine West, Nike, Lucky Brand Jeans, Coach, Gymboree and more, just north of Charleston. From downtown Charleston take I-26 westbound, exit 213A, left on Montague, right on International Blvd. Bring in their ad (this section) and receive a free Tanger Coupon Book worth hundreds in additional savings.
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harleston is known as the shopping capital of the Southeast and for good reason. To help better plan your shopping strategy, we’ve categorized the downtown shopping districts and have also included why making a trip to North Charleston, West Ashley and Mount Pleasant should be considered as well. Downtown: King Street has a tremendous blend of locally owned retailers mixed in with medium to high-end big-box retailers and restaurants that will not disappoint. King Street is known for its three districts. The Upper King Design and Dining District (north of Calhoun Street); The King Street Fashion District; (between Calhoun and Market); and The Lower King Antiques District (south of Market Street). King Street shopping is broken up into three areas: Upper King is north of Calhoun Street, Middle King is between Calhoun & Market, and Lower King is below the Market.
“Charleston is known as the shopping capital of the Southeast!”
Market Area: Located between Meeting and East Bay streets, this historic district is one of Charleston’s most popular and visited. Find everything under the sun, from local crafts, sweetgrass baskets, restaurants, jewelry, pottery, souvenirs and artwork. Mall and Outlet Shopping: North Charleston: This area is home to the only outlet shopping mall, Tanger Outlets, with over 80 brandname retailers. The Northwoods Mall has over 100 retailers, with 20 eateries and movie theater. West Ashley: The Citadel Mall off of Sam Rittenberg boulevard has over 100 retailers as well and many eateries and an IMAX theater. Mount Pleasant: Towne Center located off of Highway 17 North, is an upscale shopping experience with over 65 national and local retailers and a movie theater.
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nly a 10-minute drive from anywhere in Charleston, Tanger Outlets is a fantastic place to get some shopping done on a budget! This beautiful outlet mall was built just a few years ago and is very Charleston, with open breezeways, pastel colored buildings and a classic style. There are a lot of places to shop in Charleston, but at Tanger Outlets you can get it all done in one stop. Finding what you’re looking for shouldn’t be a problem since there are over 80 factory stores. New stores have opened up this year, such as the highly anticipated
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Saks Fifth Ave OFF 5th, BCBGMAXAZRIA, American Eagle, J. Crew and Janie & Jack, to name a few. There is also a Coach, Lucky Brand Jeans, Nike, Guess and Banana Republic factory stores. Everyone loves to save money when shopping, so be sure to take advantage of their free coupon book. It can be redeemed at Shopper Services in the food court by showing them the code on the opposite page. The coupon book normally costs $5.
Dining & Entertainment Charleston’s diverse culinary scene is amazing. Innovative chefs and their dishes will dazzle the taste buds and warm the heart. Charleston has great taste!
FINDING A GREAT PLACE TO DINE shouldn’t be a problem since award winning restaurants and chefs are scattered throughout the city. The months of January through March are prime seafood season. Some of the best restaurants in the city are represented in the following pages. Experience locally caught seafood, desserts, fine & casual dining and find great places to have a nightcap!
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 Bocci’s 158 Church St. • Charleston • (Map: H-5) (843) 720-2121 • www.boccis.com • USA Today mentioned Bocci’s as one of the leading Italian restaurants in the United States! Featuring full Italian fare at affordable prices, this family restaurant brings everything that is right about Italian food to the table. Open for dinner nightly; reservations recommended.
Cru Cafe´ 18 Pinckney St. • Charleston • (Map: I-4/5) (843) 534-2434 • www.crucafe.com • In an 18thcentury 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 posssible ingredients” is his mantra. Serving lunch Tues.-Sat., 11am to 3pm and dinner Tues.-Sat., 5pm to 10pm.
SpiritLine Dinner Cruise 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 • There’s no better way to experience Charleston and her history than from the decks of a SpiritLine yacht. Join us for a non-stop, live narrated harbor tour that lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes. Enjoy a leisurely cruise past the palatial homes of Charleston's famous Battery, the Cooper River Bridge, Waterfront Park, Patriots Point, Fort Sumter, Fort Moultrie and our bustling seaport.
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 11am-3pm. Dinner guests pay no admission after 5:30pm and can stroll through the gardens prior to an elegant, candlelit evening. Dinner served Sunday, Tuesday-Thursday from 6pm-8pm and Friday & Saturday from 6pm-9pm.
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CASUAL DINING Charleston Crab House 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 & 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: they’re sweet and delicious... 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 – 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 from which to choose: 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 • hymanseafood.com Hyman’s Seafood is a must when visiting Charleston. Reviewed by over 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 7 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!
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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
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428 King (Corner of King & John St.) • (Map: E-5) Charleston • (843) 965-5252 • Joe Pasta specializes in great Italian food at a great price for both lunch and dinner. Their 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!
A.W. Shuck’s 35 South Market St. • Charleston • (Map: I-5) (843) 723-1151 • www.a-w-shucks.com • A great place for a plate of fried shrimp, a dozen raw oysters and a cold pitcher of beer, all right on the historic Market. Fresh-off-the-boat daily specials – this is where the locals eat seafood. Find out what the buzz is all about.
Tommy Condon’s 160 Church St. • Charleston • (Map: H-5/6) (843) 577-3818 • www.tommycondons.com Have you ever been in an authentic Irish pub and restaurant? Well, tucked away on Church Street, just a half block off Charleston’s historic Market, you will find Tommy Condon’s, a pub that will delight your soul. At Tommy’s you will very likely happen upon a bit of frolic, friendly conversation, laughter and song. Serving lunch and dinner daily.
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NIGHTLIFE Club Habana 177 Meeting St. • Charleston • (above Tinder Box) (Map: H-5) • (843) 853-5900 • After more than a decade, Club Habana, in the renovated 167-yearold Madren Building, is Charleston’s premier martini and cigar bar. Our reputation precedes us for offering a unique beverage menu, gourmet desserts and upscale, cozy seating, featuring the state-of-the-art Smokeeter ventilation system. Enjoy everything from light jazz to modern rock while enjoying your favorite libation from the most extensive liquor selection in Charleston – from single malt scotches and small batch bourbons to fine ports and Madeiras. Experience why Club Habana has been voted best martinis, best cigars and best atmosphere in Charleston. Check out our knowledgeable staff and nightly specials. Relax and pamper yourself at Club Habana.
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As the relationship between the colonists and Britain deteriorated, Charleston became a focal point in the ensuing American Revolution. It was twice the target of British attacks.
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Club Habana www.tinderboxcharleston.com
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Art & Antiques Explore Charleston’s art scene and experience the city's culture. Charleston offers some of the finest selections of authentic 18th and 19th century antiques.
THE CHARLESTON ARTS SCENE is diverse and encompasses the performing, cultural and decorative arts. Charleston is renowned for its fantastic art organizations such as CFADA (Charleston Fine Art Dealers’ Association) and the French Quarter art galleries. Art & Antique galleries from the classical to the contemporary can be found throughout the area. The famed Antiques District is an area located on Lower King Street between Beaufain and Queen streets.
The city hosts a number of awardwinning art focused events and festivals, such as Spoleto, Piccolo Spoleto, MOJA, Art Walks, Fine Art Annual and the Palette & Palate Stroll. See the Calendar of Events sections to see what's on the schedule.
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ANTIQUES Terrace Oaks Antique Mall 2037 Maybank (Hwy. 700) • James Island (843) 795-9689 • Mon-Sat. 10am-5:30pm www.terraceoaksantiques.com • Since 1988, Terrace Oaks Antique Mall has been the leader in the Charleston area for multi-dealer antique shops. Their 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. Located just one mile off of Folly Road on the way to Kiawah and Seabrook Islands.
PERFORMING ARTS Chamber Music Charleston www.ChamberMusicCharleston.org (843) 763-4941 • Experience the excitement of live classical music performed in some of Charleston’s most captivating settings! From intimate House Concerts and rousing Memminger Concerts to the excitement of the annual Mozart In The South Festival, Chamber Music Charleston continually present concerts that spark the imagination and garner rave reviews. “This wasn’t just a concert; it was a happening! Bravo, tutti!”
Theatre Charleston (843) 813-8578 • www.theatrecharleston.com Theatre Charleston, a non-profit 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 us out at www.theatrecharleston.com, and see a show tonight!
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Exploring Charleston’s Flourishing Performing Arts Scene
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he residents and visitors of Charleston have always had a love affair with the performing arts – so much so that the city supports a large number of theater and production companies and the first building in America built exclusively to be used for theatrical performances, The Dock Street Theatre on Church Street, opened in 1736. Fall marks the beginning of the theater and performance season. What better way is there to take in the culture and amazing shows that Charleston has to offer? Below you'll find some highlighted performing arts, production companies and their shows.
The residents and visitors of Charleston have always had a love affair with the performing arts. Theatre Charleston presents 12 of Charleston’s leading theater companies, which will perform hundreds of shows this season. October shows: “Sprouts Musical,” “Educating Rita,” “Top Dog/ Under Dog,” “Time Stands Still, I Ought to Be in Pictures,” “Over the River and Through the Woods,” “Rocky Horror Show.” November Shows: “Sprouts Musical,” “Next Fall”, “Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde,” “Over the River, The Lion Witch and Wardrobe. December Shows: “A Tuna Christmas,” Sprouts,” “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “Waffle Haus Christmas,” “A Christmas Story.” For tickets and more information, call (843) 813-8578 or theatrecharleston.com.
Chamber Music Charleston performs classical music through chamber concerts and educational performances of high artistic quality by area musicians. On October 15th they have two events taking place, another on November 6th and also on December 22-23. See the calendar of events on pages 52-53 for detailed information, or visit their website at: chambermusiccharleston.org. The Sound of Charleston produces a weekly show where visitors can experience the sounds that define Charleston! Jazz, gospel, Gershwin, Gullah, spirituals, Civil War songs and Colonial era classics from Charleston’s Golden Age are performed weekly at the Circular Congregational Church on Meeting Street. The show starts at 7pm on the following days: October 7, 14, 21, 27; November 3, 11, 16, 18; December 2, 8, 15, 30. Adults $28; Seniors/Students/Military $25; Children (4-11) $16; group rates available. Tickets can be purchased at the Visitors Center at 375 Meeting St. For more information, call (843) 270-4903 or visit soundofcharleston.com. See the calendar of events section on pages 52-53.
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PERFORMING ARTS The Sound of Charleston www.soundofcharleston.com (843) 270-4903 • Experience the sounds that define Charleston’s history – gospel, Gershwin, Civil War, jazz, and light classics, all performed weekly and live in historic Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St. Hear Amazing Grace in the church where its composer worshipped & was inspired to write the words. Call or visit website for performance dates.
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Featured Events It’s Event Season in Charleston! October – December 2011
The featured events listed will give you an idea of events, festivals and what’s going on throughout Charleston.
Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch & Fright Night
October 1 – 31 Pumpkin Patch: Every year, thousands of people visit this fantastic Charleston fall celebration that is fun for all ages! There are many attractions, such as the eight-acre corn maze, hay mountain and slide tower that’s over three stories tall, hayrides, animals, create your own scarecrow, sand pit and much more. Located on Highway 17 North, just past Long Point Road. Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 12pm-6pm. Fright Night: SC’s largest multi-attraction haunted event is more than just a haunted house! Featuring Nightmare Manor, Chaos & Quarantine, Terror Trail Hayride and Psycho Clowns in 3-D. Open 9/30, 10/1, 7-9, 13-16, 20-23, 26-31. Hours: Fri-Sat from dark – Midnight, all other nights dark till 10pm. Visit boonehallfrightnights.com for more info or to buy advance tickets.
Trades and Harvest Festival
November 12 A Living history event that demonstrates some of the professional trades that helped support the fledgling colony founded here at Charles Towne Landing, the first settlement in the Carolinas. Interact with costumed interpreters and craftspeople inside of the fortified area. Experiences include Colonial food and processing, land surveying, black powder militia demonstrations and indigo dyeing. There are many activities for both children and adults, such as the animal zoo, museum and much more to keep all ages entertained. Charles Towne Landing is located on Old Towne Road (SC 171). This event takes place from 10am-5pm, but the park is open daily. Call (843) 852-4200 or visit charlestownelanding.travel.
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Fright Night
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Christmas 1860: Edmondston-Alston House
December 2 & 9 Reliving the eve of the Civil War. Celebrate the holiday season with a special performance by candlelight tour. The historic house will be decorated for the holidays, much as it would have been in 1860. Living historians in period clothing tell the story of Charleston’s last opulent Christmas before the start of the Civil War and Christmas traditions of the day. The Edmondston-Alston House is located on the famous Battery at 21 East Battery. Event times are from 6:30-8:30pm, $22, call (843) 722-7171 or middletonplace.org for more info.
The Southern Living Taste of Charleston
October 8 – 9 One of the most popular events in the area, and for the first time sponsored by Southern Living magazine and expanded into a two day event. More than 40 of Charleston’s top casual and fine dining restaurants serve sample size portions of their signature dishes plus beer and wine. Activities include live entertainment, the Waiters’ Race, Children's Area and Beer Garden featuring 40+ craft and specialty beers. Tickets are $20, at the gate for admission only. Food and beverage tickets can then be purchased. Children under 10 years are free. Location: Boone Hall Plantation. Gates open at 10:30am. Buy tickets in advance at charlestonrestaurantassociation.com for $15.
Christmas 1860 www.middletonplace.org
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Calendar of Events October – December 2011
Chamber Music www.chambermusiccharleston.org
OCTOBER 2011 Thru 10/22 Fall Tour of Homes & Gardens – Thur.-Sun., only, (843) 722-4630. Scary'um Aquarium – Fun Halloween for the entire family with special exhibits. SC Aquarium, 9am-4pm, (843) 577-FISH or scaquarium.org.
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7, 14, 21, 27 The Sound of Charleston – Experience Charleston’s unique musical history, from gospel to Gershwin. Circular Congregational Church. 7pm. (843) 270-4903, www.soundofcharleston.com. 8
Archeology Day – Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site, 10am-5pm, (843) 853-4200.
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Blues & BBQ Harbor Cruise – Two hour cruise with delicious food, cash bar and live blues music. $39.95 pp. Tours depart: Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside St. downtown. (843) 722-1112 or charlestonharbortours.com.
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Chamber Music Charleston Classical Kids Concert – “Where the Wild Things Are for Brass Quintet.” Memminger Auditorium, 56 Beaufain St., at 1pm. $5$10. (843) 763-4941 or chambermusiccharleston.org.
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Chamber Music Charleston Memminger Concert Series – A Celebration of Germany: music of Bach and Brahms. Memminger Auditorium, 56 Beaufain St. at 7:30pm. $5-$35. (843) 763-4941 or chambermusiccharleston.org.
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Plantation Days – Craftworkers demonstrate the skills practiced by slaves as they prepared the antebellum plantation for harvest. Middleton Place, (843) 556-6020.
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Coastal Carolina Fair – Ladson Fairgrounds, (843) 572-3161.
Thurs, Sat Ghosts and Pirates OH MY Tour – Thriller Charleston’s fall tour. Thursday and Saturdays in October only at 3pm. (843) 276-4203 or thrillercharleston.com.
NOVEMBER 2011 3, 11, 16, 18 The Sound of Charleston – Experience Charleston’s unique musical history, from gospel to Gershwin. Circular Congregational Church. 7 pm. (843) 2704903, www.soundofcharleston.com. 5
Fall Frolic in the Zoo – Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site, 10am – 5pm, (843) 852-4200.
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Chamber Music Charleston Edisto Concert – The Art of the String Quartet. The Presbyterian Church on Edisto, 2164 Highway 174, Edisto at 7pm. $20. (843) 763-4941 or chambermusiccharleston.org.
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9th Blessing of the Vines – Sip wine under the oaks, live music, food and craft vendors. Irvin-House Vineyards, (843) 559-6867, charlestonwine.com.
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Plantation Days – Craftworkers demonstrate the skills practiced by slaves as they prepared for the antebellum plantation for harvest. Middleton Place, (843) 556-6020.
DECEMBER 2011 Varies
The Charleston Sleigh Ride – One of the most anticipated tours of the season! See page 26 for more info.
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The Sound of Charleston – Experience Charleston’s unique musical history, from gospel to Gershwin. Circular Congregational Church. 7pm. (843) 2704903, www.soundofcharleston.com.
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Charleston Holiday Boat Parade – Viewing begins in Mount Pleasant along the Cooper River at 5pm, 6:30pm from downtown and fireworks at 6:45pm.
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Charleston Parade – Bands, boats, floats and marchers. Begins at Calhoun & Meeting, down King to Broad to Lockwood from 2-5pm.
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The Charleston Christmas Special – Two-hour musical spectacular, Broadway show, comedy. Charleston Music Hall, (800) 514-3849.
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Family Yuletide – Middleton Place – Enjoy storytelling around the fire, caroling, ornament and wreath making, see craftspeople working and seasonal refreshments. 5:30-8pm, (843) 556-6020, $15.
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever – Dock Street Theatre, (843) 577-7183, charlestonstage.com.
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Happy New Year Charleston – Community non-alcoholic celebration at Marion Square, 4-10:30pm.
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Ghost & Haunted Walking Tours – Four Tours to choose from and also Charleston Strolls History Tour. Bulldog Tours, (843) 722-8687, bulldogtours.com
Saturdays Charleston Farmers Market – Saturdays through 12/17. Marion Square, 8am-2pm. 11/10 – 1/1 Holiday Festival of Lights – James Island County Park.
Happy New Year, Charleston www.charlestonarts.sc
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TIDE CHARTS
Tide Charts October – December 2011
Tide predictions provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) at the Custom Wharf House in Charleston Harbor.
Charleston and most other coastal areas experience two high and two low tides per day. Tides are caused by the gravitational effect of the moon. Why is knowing the tides helpful? If a day of fishing is planned, doing so when the tides are changing will normally prove to be when the catching is best. When planning a trip to the beach, it’s also nice to know whether the tides are in or out. The waves will naturally be larger on an incoming tide.
NOVEMBER 2011
OCTOBER 2011 Low DAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
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High PM 6:06 7:05 8:50 9:06 10:04 10:58 11:47 12:10 12:57 1:40 2:20 2:59 3:36 4:12 4:49 5:28 6:12 7:02 7:57 8:57 9:57 10:54 11:48 12:23 1:19 2:13 3:07 3:59 4:53 5:47 6:42
AM 11:50 12:00 12:59 2:02 3:05 4:06 5:02 5:53 6:38 7:20 8:00 8:37 9:12 9:47 10:21 10:58 11:39 12:02 12:54 1:54 3:00 4:04 5:05 6:03 6:58 7:52 8:46 9:39 10:34 11:30 -----
PM ----12:50 1:52 2:55 3:54 4:49 5:39 6:24 7:05 7:45 8:23 9:00 9:35 10:10 10:44 11:20 ----12:27 1:22 2:23 3:26 4:27 5:25 6:20 7:14 8:07 8:59 9:52 10:45 11:41 12:27
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AM 6:50 7:51 8:54 9:55 10:52 10:44 11:31 ----12:15 12:52 1:29 2:06 2:43 3:23 4:05 4:52 5:46 6:47 7:52 9:00 10:05 11:06 ----12:09 1:02 1:54 2:46 3:37 4:29 5:23
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High PM 7:39 8:35 9:31 10:23 11:10 10:54 11:35 12:15 12:56 1:34 2:12 2:49 3:27 4:06 4:49 5:37 6:29 7:29 8:24 9:23 10:20 11:15 12:03 12:58 1:51 2:42 3:33 4:24 5:14 6:05
AM 12:39 1:40 2:40 3:39 4:33 4:23 5:09 5:51 6:32 7:10 7:47 8:23 8:58 9:35 10:15 11:01 11:53 12:31 1:35 2:41 3:43 4:43 5:41 6:37 7:31 8:24 9:16 10:08 11:00 11:52
PM 1:26 2:24 3:20 4:12 5:01 4:47 5:31 6:13 6:53 7:32 8:09 8:45 9:20 9:57 10:40 11:31 ----12:52 1:53 2:56 3:57 4:56 5:52 6:47 7:41 8:34 9:26 10:20 11:14 -----
Low DAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
AM 6:20 7:18 8:19 9:17 10:11 11:01 11:46 ----12:22 1:02 1:42 2:23 3:04 3:48 4:36 5:30 6:29 7:34 8:41 9:47 10:50 11:48 ----12:47 1:39 2:29 3:18 4:06 4:54 5:44 6:36
High PM 6:56 7:47 8:38 9:26 10:13 10:57 11:40 12:29 1:10 1:49 2:27 3:06 3:46 4:28 5:13 6:02 6:56 7:54 8:55 9:56 10:55 11:52 12:43 1:34 2:24 3:11 3:57 4:42 5:26 6:11 6:56
AM 12:09 1:05 2:00 2:54 3:45 4:34 5:20 6:04 6:45 7:25 8:03 8:40 9:18 9:57 10:41 11:31 12:11 1:14 2:19 3:25 4:28 5:28 6:25 7:18 8:09 8:58 9:44 10:29 11:14 11:59 12:20
PM 12:43 1:35 2:27 3:17 4:07 4:55 5:41 6:25 7:06 7:46 8:24 9:02 9:41 10:25 11:15 ----12:25 1:25 2:29 3:33 4:36 5:35 6:32 7:26 8:17 9:07 9:55 10:43 11:31 ----12:46
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. The last was Hugo in 1989, a category 4 storm.
Emergency Services: Dial 911
Area Information Visitor Centers:
DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON: 375 Meeting St. MOUNT PLEASANT: 99 Harry Hallman Jr. Blvd. NORTH CHARLESTON: 4975 Centre Point Dr. 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.
Public Transportation:
DOWNTOWN TROLLEY: Bus system offers free transportation (see map for routes). Ridecarta.com CARTA: Bus system transports passengers everywhere from the beach and beyond. Ridecarta.com AIRPORT: Charleston International, International Blvd (off of I-526), North Charleston AMTRAK: Gaynor Ave, North Charleston. amtrak.com WATER TAXI: Transports visitors from downtown to the USS Yorktown & Mount Pleasant. charlestonwatertaxi.com. (843) 330-2989
Top Five Employers:
US Navy: Employees: 9,514 Medical University of South Carolina: Employees: 8,000 Charleston Air Force Base: Employees: 5,292 Charleston County School District: Employees: 4,865 CareAlliance Health Services: Employees: 4,500
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DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS
Directory Of Advertisers FUN & RECREATION Angler Management Charters . . . . . . . . . . 18 Audubon Center at Beidler Forest . . . . . . 20 Barrier Island Eco Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Boone Hall Plantation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Bulldog Walking Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Charles Towne Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Charleston Harbor Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Charleston Tea Plantation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Children’s Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Combo - Boone Hall/Harbor Tour . . . . . . . 23 Combo - Carriage & Harbor Tour . . . . . . . 33 Culinary Tours of Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Drayton Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Edmondston-Alston House . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Fort Sumter Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Magnolia Plantation & Gardens . . . . . . . . 22 Middleton Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Palmetto Carriage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 SC Aquarium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Schooner Pride Sailing Tour . . . . . . . . . . . 32 SpiritLine Charleston Harbor Tour . . . . . . 25 Thriller Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Thriller Charleston Sleigh Ride . . . . . . . . . 27 Tour Video Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 SHOPPING Citadel Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Dacuba’s Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Filthy Rich Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Nice Ice Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Northwood Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Oil & Vinegar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Princess of Tides Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Spice & Tea Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Tanger Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 The Brass Pirate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 DINING & ENTERTAINMENT A.W. Shuck’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Bocci’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Charleston Crab House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Club Habana Cigar Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Cru Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Cupcake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 East Bay Deli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Hyman’s Seafood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Joe Pasta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Middleton Place Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 SpiritLine Dinner Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Tommy Condon’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 ARTS & ANTIQUES Chamber Music Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Terrace Oaks Antique Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 The Sound of Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Theatre Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
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