Traveler of Charleston Mag - 2015 Fall/Winter

october – december 2015 ®

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Contents

DEPARTMENTS 6 16 40 50 58 62 63 64 69

Welcome to Charleston See + Do Shop + Savor Eat + Drink Calendar of Events Directory of Coupons Web Extras Maps Directory of Advertisers

FEATURES 10 12

Charleston History Timeline

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Explore: 5 Free Things to Do in Charleston

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What Do You Love about Charleston?

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Charleston Gift Guide

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Take Part in Charleston’s Art Explosion

Best Bets for Fall Fun, Holiday Events

Shopping Guide King Street Filled with Holiday Magic

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From the Publisher Welcome to Charleston! ver the summer, we asked our Facebook friends what they loved most about Charleston. Wow, was our Facebook page busy that day! The list of “loves” was long – more proof that Charleston is a place that appeals to a variety of ages, tastes and interests. So whether you’re visiting for the first time or the 10th, we think you’ll enjoy reading some of reasons people love Charleston on Page 26.

This season our hardest challenge is figuring out which of the many events, festivals and performances to attend during the week. Head to Page 12 where we’ve highlighted some must-do activities for the fall season and into the holidays.

One of the reasons people enjoy coming to Charleston is for the unique shopping. From upscale boutiques on King Street to artisan booths at the local farmers market, you’re guaranteed to find just the right souvenir or gift. Check out our Charleston Gift Guide on Page 42 with some ideas to get you started.

If you need more information or help finding your way around town, download our free mobile app overflowing with visitor information, including maps, parking locations, public restroom listings, and details on attractions, restaurants and tours. Search “Charleston SC” on iTunes or Google Play.

And be sure to stop by the newly designed TravelerofCharleston.com for even more visitor information, coupons, an expanded calendar of events and our award-winning blog.

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

Traveler of Charleston Team 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 sons.

He enjoys fishing, kayaking and spending time with his family.

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 three dogs. When she isn’t at her computer writing for work and for fun, you can find her reading or doing CrossFit.

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 her graphic design business, Heineman Design, in 1992.

Publisher/Founder.................... Keith Simmons Editor........................................... Holly Fisher Graphic Designer...................... Heineman Design Distribution................................ Denise Fletcher Distribution................................ Brian Bean Distribution................................ Debbi Farrell Cover Photo............................... Doug Hickok

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The copy and advertising deadline for the next issue is November 25, 2015.

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HIS AMAZING PLACE ONLY GETS BETTER WITH TIME. Each year more people flock to this historic port city to soak up the history, culture and architecture and bask in Southern goodness.

In recent years, Charleston has become a destination for shopping and its incredible culinary scene is attracting global attention.

From arts and theater to fine dining and watersports, this is one city that truly offers something for everyone. But this Holy City has a storied past.

An early English settlement, Charleston has survived wars, fires, earthquakes and hurricanes to rise up as one of the country’s top travel destinations.

As you’re visiting our beloved city, get acquainted with her history, celebrate her charms and delight in all the amazing beauty Charleston has to offer.

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1672 English colonists settle Charles Town on the Ashley River

Blackbeard the Pirate sails into Charles Town Harbor with four ships; takes hostages for ransom

1740 Charles Town becomes most critical port in North America for exporting rice, indigo and cotton

1719 City is renamed “Charlestown”

1783 City renamed “Charleston”

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Pirate Stede Bonnet is hanged at White Point Garden

Settlement is relocated to peninsula Charles Town – population 1,000

1736 Dock Street Theatre opens, first building in U.S. used exclusively for theatrical performances

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Revolutionary War; Siege of Charleston in 1780

College of Charleston founded

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Preservation Society founded to protect historic resources

Charleston Museum opens

1828-29 Young Army recruit named Edgar Allan Poe is stationed at Fort Moultrie on Sullivan’s Island

1864 CSS Hunley sinks USS Housatonic in Charleston harbor

1989 Hurricane Hugo hits the city and surrounding areas with 135 mph winds

2006 Charleston Wine + Food Festival founded

1886 1861 1791 President George Washington visits, lodging at the Daniel Hayward House and attending a reception at the Old Exchange and a social at McCrady’s Longroom

Confederate troops fire the first shots of the Civil War upon Fort Sumter

Major earthquake hits Charleston, damaging 2,000 buildings, killing 110 people

2005 Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge over the Cooper River opens

1977 Spoleto Festival USA begins

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Best Bets for Fall Fun, Holiday Events in Charleston

By Holly Fisher VISIT TO CHARLESTON IN the fall and early winter is pretty much perfect. The fall season brings a calendar absolutely overflowing with festivals, theater performances and fabulous foodie events. The days are warm and sunny and mornings are cool – perfect for a long walk on the beach, cup of coffee in hand.

By mid-November, we’re entering the holiday season – a magical time in Charleston. Couples, families and groups

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will find plenty of ways to celebrate the season. Enjoy a holiday-themed stage show, shop one of many markets or drive through the popular Holiday Festival of Lights.

Y’all, you’ve picked an ideal time of year to visit! But it’s so hard to decide among the many events. Don’t worry, we’ve narrowed down the list to a few must-see activities. Check out these events and let us know what you think! Share with us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using #travelerofcharleston.

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OCTOBER This month Charlestonians will celebrate the opening of the newly rebuilt Gaillard Center, a world-class performance hall and event space in the heart of downtown.

A public ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony is 5-9 p.m. Oct. 9 at the center, which is located near the intersection of Calhoun and East Bay streets.

The 2015-16 season opens to the public on Oct. 22 with a concert by San Francisco-based Chanticleer, an ensemble of 12 men performing everything from Renaissance to jazz and gospel to new music. The Charlotte Ballet will perform the “Nutcracker” in December. Info: gaillardcenter.com Dine on that classic Southern comfort food at the sixth annual Charleston Mac Off from 2-7 p.m. on Oct. 24 at The Grove at Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant. More than 20 local restaurants, cafes and caterers will compete for the best cheesy concoction in Charleston. Plus, shop the vendor market, sample spirits along the Bourbon Trail and enjoy live music. General admission tickets are $15; tasting tickets are $1 each. This is a family friendly event. Info: charlestonmacoff.com.

Charleston is well known for her haunted houses, ghost-filled graveyards and spooky stories. Throughout the month of October, visitors ready for a good fright won’t be disappointed.

Boone Hall Fright Nights is the ultimate haunted experience. With four different attractions, including a Wicked Woods Hayride and Zombie Town, we dare you to not scream, gasp and shudder at the site of these ghouls and ghosts. Boone Hall Fright Nights is open throughout the month of October from dark to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays and from dark to 10 p.m.

Sunday through Thursday. Tickets are available on site or online at boonehallfrightnights.com. (Not recommended for children under 12 or pregnant women.)

Want to tour some of downtown Charleston’s creepiest spaces? Bulldog Tours has four different ghost tours de-

pending on your spooky preferences. The Haunted Jail Tour goes behind-the-scenes in The Old City Jail, which housed some of Charleston's most infamous criminals.

The Ghost & Dungeon Walking Tour is a 90-minute tour through Charleston's streets, cemeteries, back alleyways and churches. The Darkside of Charleston

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Walking Tour (mature audiences only) is an unsensored look at Charleston's dark history – brothels, prostitutes, crime and scandel. The Ghost & Graveyard Walking Tour lets you into one of Charleston's oldest graveyards. Info: bulldogtours.com Get spooked in the swamp at Cypress Gardens in Moncks Corner. Halloween in the Swamp is Oct. 23-24. General admission includes family friendly events – a lighted pumpkin trail, jump castles, storytelling and a campfire and marshmallow roast. The Haunted Swamp Experience is a separate event not recommended for young children. Visitors take guided haunted boat rides and then go for a walk along a haunted trail. Tickets for the Haunted Swamp Experience must be purchased in advance at cypressgardens.info.

Head to Summerville’s historic town square for a variety of harvest activities to get you in the fall spirit. Scarecrows on the Square is Oct. 17 to Nov. 1. Two ghost walk tours are available (G and PG options). Tickets are $6 each the day of the event and children under 3 are free.

Hayrides are also available for $3. Info: summervilledream.org Colour of Music Festival highlights the impact and historical significance of black classical composers and performers on American and world culture. This third annual festival is Oct. 21-25 at various venues around Charleston. Acclaimed black chamber ensemble players and artists form the Colour of Music Orchestra, and the festival showcases some of the top black classical musicians in the United States.

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NOVEMBER The Charleston International Film Festival, running Nov. 4-8 at the Charleston Music Hall, showcases filmmakers from around the world, short films, animation and documentaries. Info: charlestoniff.org Latte lovers and coffee connoisseurs will be in heaven at the second annual Charleston Coffee Cup on Nov. 8 at the Cedar Room at the Cigar Factory on East Bay Street. Head to this family friendly event featuring the best local and regional coffee shops and roasters plus coffee tastings, latte art competitions and brunch.

Info: charlestoncoffeecup.com HOLIDAY EVENTS Kick off the holiday season with one of the Lowcountry’s favorite events: the Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park. Drive through the park lit up with 700 displays and 2 million lights.

The festival is open Nov. 13 to Jan. 3 and includes Santa's Sweet Shoppe, a carousel, gingerbread house display, giant sand sculpture, train rides through the lights plus photos with Santa on select dates.

The festival opens at 5:30 p.m. daily and admission is $15 per vehicle (1 to 15 guests).

Info: ccprc.com During the holiday season, Charleston has plenty of live theater and stage shows to get you in a festive mood.

Nov. 24-Jan. 3 “Jingle Bell Hop” by 34 West Theater Co. – Murphy’s diner is rockin’ around the clock with break-ups, shake-ups and lost mistletoe dreams. Info: 34west.org

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"The Polar Express" movie plays in 4-D at the South Carolina Aquarium from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31. Enjoy a realistic experience as a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express. Info: scaquarium.org Dec. 2-20 "A Christmas Story" presented by Charleston Stage at the Dock Street Theatre. Based on the beloved holiday movie classic detailing Ralphie's Christmas wish for a Red Ryder air rifle.

Info: charlestonstage.com Dec. 4-20 “Miracle on 34th Street” presented by The Footlight Players. Kris Kringle takes on the cynics in this musical adaptation of the popular holiday favorite.

The perfect show for the entire family.

Before each Sunday matinee, children can visit with Santa in the lobby and enjoy refreshments. Info: footlightplayers.net The Charleston Christmas Special celebrates 20 years of entertaining families with holiday songs, dance routines and comedy skits. Longtime Charleston producers and entertainers Brad and Jennifer Moranz create an all-new show with a professional cast that is sure to delight audiences of all ages. The show runs Dec. 5-20 at the Charleston Music Hall. Kids’ free night is Dec. 17, and a dinner and show package is available. Info: bradandjennifermoranz.com

Get all your holiday shopping done at the many markets and special shopping events in December.

• Nov. 21-23 Charleston Holiday Market at the Charleston Area Convention Center – Gourmet food, jewelry, home décor, arts and crafts and much more are part of this shopping event. Admission is $7/adult.

Info: northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com • Nov. 27-28 Holiday Market at Middleton Place – This open-air market features local artisans and vendors, live musicians performing carols and complimentary hot cider and treats. Info: middletonplace.org • The Charleston Farmers Market is open Saturdays and Sundays the first three weekends of December in Marion Square. Shop for locally made gifts while enjoying live music and holiday entertainment. Info: charlestonfarmersmarket.com • Dec. 12 Holiday Farmers Market & Craft Show – Shop ornaments, glasswork, crafts and local art at this event at the Farmers Market Pavilion on Coleman Boulevard in Mount Pleasant. Info: comeonovermp.com • Dec. 17 Third Thursday in Summerville – Head to historic downtown Summerville from 5-9 p.m. as shops and restaurants stay open late and offer special promotions. Info: summervilledream.org

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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.

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 64 through 68.

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. See a plantation home, tour the harbor, take a carriage ride or visit a museum.

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ART & THEATER ACTIVITIES The Charleston Christmas Special Dec. 5 - 20 • Charleston Music Hall • 37 John St. Charleston • 800-514-3849 • etix.com Presented by Brad and Jennifer Moranz, an all new two hour musical spectacular. Starring a cast of 30 singers, dancers, and musicians from all over the country, this show has been a holiday tradition in the Lowcountry since 1995, and is seen by over 10,000 people annually.

The Footlight Players 20 Queen St. • Charleston • (Map: H:8) 843-722-4487 • footlightplayers.net The Footlight Players, formed in 1932, provides professional quality, affordable community theater for the Lowcountry at the historic Footlight Players Theatre in the heart of downtown Charleston. Its ongoing productions include comedies, dramas, musicals, seasonal productions and children’s theater.

The Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre & Shoppe 164 Church St. • Charleston • (Map: H:7/8) 843-WE SMILE (937-6453) charlestonmysteries.com • Live comedy theatre in a cozy setting – clean comic whodunit shows, volunteer audience participation, a la carte appetizers, drinks, & desserts. Featuring Inspector NoClue’s Murder Mystery, Sherlock Holmes and the Charleston History Mystery, and many more.

At downtown City Market.

The Sound of Charleston 150 Meeting St. at Circular Congregational Church • (Map H:7) • 843-270-4903 soundofcharleston.com • Experience the unique sounds that define Charleston’s rich musical heritage – gospel, Gershwin, music of the Civil War, light classics & jazz – all presented by professional artists in a live 75-minute concert.

CARRIAGE TOURS Palmetto Carriage Works 8 Guignard St. • (Map: H:7) • 843-723-8145 palmettocarriage.com • Departs 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 blocks of residential and historic districts. Guides are city licensed.

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COMBO TOURS Carriage & Harbor Combo Tour Harbor Tours • 10 Wharfside St. • (Map :J:5/6) Palmetto Carriage • 8 Guignard Street 888-224-5037 or 843-722-1112 charlestonharbortours • 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.

Ghost Walking & Harbor Combo Tour For tickets: 10 Wharfside St. • (Map: J:5/6) online at charlestonharbortours.com or bulldogtours.com • Zerve Ticketing at 888-224-5037 or 843-722-1112 • Take one of Charleston’s best Ghost Tours and a Harbor of History Tour aboard the Carolina Belle. You get to choose from the spooktacular “Ghost and Graveyard” walking tour or the Haunted Jail Tour and you get a harbor tour featuring Fort Sumter, Fort Moultrie, the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge and 70+ other points of interest. Tours may be taken on different days.

Palmetto Tours 8 Guignard Street • (Map: H:7) • 843-723-8145 palmettocarriage.com • Experience the best of Charleston on three amazing historic Walking Tours. The Trot + Walk tour includes a carriage tour, French Quarter or South of Broad tours.

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Plantation & Harbor Combo Tour For tickets: 10 Wharfside St. • (Map: J:5/6) charlestonharbortours.com or Zerve ticketing: 888-224-5037 or 843-722-1112 Tour a spectacular Southern plantation, the new Slave Museum and beautiful grounds paired with a 90-minute “Harbor of History” tour. Fort Sumter, Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, the Battery and downtown landmarks. Tours may be taken on different days.

Gray Line & Fort Sumter Tour Combo The sport of horse racing in the South Carolina Lowcounty takes its cues from England. The first recorded race in Charleston was on Feb. 1, 1734. According to the South Carolina Gazette, the event took place near a popular tavern at the time, The Bowling Green, near John and Meeting streets, across from the new Charleston Museum.

You can be part of this historic pastime during the Charleston Cup Steeplechase on Nov. 8 at The Plantation at Stono Ferry in Hollywood (charlestoncup.net).

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Enjoy a comprehensive tour of Charleston’s historic district and take the only boat tour to Fort Sumter. Licensed and experienced tour guides lead a 90-minute exploration of Charleston’s rich history on air-conditioned mini-buses. The Gray Line tour features 100+ points of interest with a stop at the Battery. Tours depart every 30 minutes from the Charleston Visitor’s Center, 375 Meeting St. Free hotel pickup in historic district.

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Admire the majestic Angel Oak tree.

Stop by the Red Barn at Palmetto Carriage to visit the horses.

Stroll the Battery and Rainbow Row for iconic Charleston vistas.

Visit Irvin-House Vineyards on Wadmalaw Island (optional wine tastings for a fee).

See Charleston’s historic City Hall, constructed in the early 1800s.

Also, the picturesque Washington Square park is located by city hall and features beautiful architecture and ironwork.

For more ideas on free things to do in Charleston, visit our blog at travelerofcharleston.com/blog.

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FISHING CHARTERS Reel Deal Charter Multiple area departure locations - some tours depart from Shem Creek, Mount Pleasant 843-388-5093 • thereeldealcharters.com Join The Reel Deal Charters for year-round inshore/offshore, deep-sea, big game and saltwater fishing. Includes licenses, bait and tackle.

Operating several boats with the lowest prices for a “reel” fishing experience! Mention “Traveler” for discounts.

MOTORIZED LAND TOURS Gray Line of Charleston graylineofcharleston.com • 843-722-4444 Explore 300 years of history with experienced, licensed tour guides onboard our mini-buses.

Gray Line offers a comprehensive tour of Charleston’s Historic District with 100+ points of interest and a stop at Charleston’s Battery.

Take our 90 minute tour or add a visit to a fully restored antebellum home. Land & Sea Combo includes either a visit to Fort Sumter or a 90-minute tour of the harbor. Tours depart every 30 minutes from the Charleston Visitor’s Center, 375 Meeting St. Free hotel pickup in historic district.

MUSEUMS AND PARKS Audubon Center at Beidler Forest 843-462-2150 • beidlerforest.com Francis Beidler Forest contains the largest stand of virgin bald cypress and tupelo gum swamp forest left in the world. See 1,000-yearold trees and native wildlife; walk the 1.75-mile boardwalk into the swamp. Tues.-Sun. 9 a.m-5 p.m. Harleyville, S.C.

Caw Caw Interpretive Center 5200 Savannah Hwy • Ravenel, SC 29470 843-889-8898 charlestoncountyparks.com/cawcaw Explore colonial era rice plantations and a principle site of the 1739 Stono Rebellion, seven miles of walking trails and boardwalks, guided bird walks, wildlife preserve, butterfly garden and more.

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MUSEUMS AND PARKS

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City of North Charleston

North Charleston/American LaFrance Fire Museum

843-554-5700 • northcharleston.org North Charleston is a lively center of hospitality.

There’s plenty to see and do from waterfront parks, art galleries and gardens to historical sites, museums and shopping centers. Book a tee time for golf, dine at a local restaurant or buy tickets for a show.

Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site 1500 Old Towne Road • Charleston (area map) • 843-852-4200 • Hours: daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • charlestownelanding.travel Established in the 1670, this is the birthplace of Charleston. 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.

Edmondston-Alston House 21 East Battery • Charleston • (Map: H:9) 843-722-7171 • middletonplace.org Built in 1825, the house is a repository of family treasures, including Alston family silver, furniture, books and paintings. Look seaward from the second floor piazza, where Gen. Beauregard watched the bombardment of Fort Sumter.

Fort Sumter Tours 843-722-BOAT(2628) • fortsumtertours.com Walk in the footsteps of Civil War soldiers as you visit this National Historic Site. Cost includes tour of Charleston harbor onboard the boat plus an hour to explore the fort. The National Park Service maintains the Civil War era fortifications as well as restrooms, a gift shop and the Fort Sumter Museum. Fort Sumter Tours is an authorized concessionaire of the National Park Service and the only tour that stops at historic Fort Sumter. Tours depart Liberty Square in downtown Charleston (handicapped accessible) and Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum 40 Patriots Point Road • Mount Pleasant (Map: O:2) • 843-884-2727 • patriotspoint.org Home to the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown, WWII's Fighting Lady. Museum includes the destroyer USS Laffey, the submarine USS Clamagore, a re-creation of a Vietnam Naval Support Base, 28 historic military aircraft, the Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s Museum. Free map for self-guided tours.

4975 Centre Point Dr • North Charleston (Map: KK:5) • 843-740-5550 northcharlestonfiremuseum.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.

South Carolina Aquarium 100 Aquarium Wharf • Charleston 843-720-1990 • scaquarium.org The South Carolina Aquarium is home to more than 5,000 animals found across the state.

Explore 385,000-gallon Great Ocean Tank or enjoy a movie in the interactive 4-D movie theater. Journey from the mountains to the sea and find family fun around every corner.

Town of Summerville Visitor Center: 402 Main St., Summerville (see maps) • With over 700 homes and buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, the city is known for its historic character.

A charming downtown is a must visit along with the "Sweet Tea Trail."

Wild Blue Ropes 1595 Highland Ave • James Island (area map) 843-5024066 • wildblueropes.com If you’re looking for a something-to-writehome-about-holy-cow-I-can’t-believe-I-just-didthat adventure, you’ve come to the right place.

An aerial ropes course with 70+ challenge features reaching 35 feet above the ground.

Designed at 3 levels of difficulty that’s fun for the whole family. Imagine a jungle gym suspended 35 feet in the air.

PLANTATIONS Boone Hall Plantation 1235 Long Point Road • Mount Pleasant (Map: L:4) • 843-884-4371 boonehallplantation.com • One of America’s oldest plantations with more than 320 years of history. Located 8 miles north of Charleston.

The “Avenue of Oaks,” nine original slave cabins, house tours and shows included in admission.

Mon.-Sat. 8:30 a.m.-6:30p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.

If you stop by the newly redone Gaillard Center at the intersection of Calhoun and East Bay streets, visit nearby Theodora Park on Anson Street. Reopened this summer after a major renovation, this quiet little park is the perfect place to rest, relax or reflect.

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What do you love about Charleston?

The answer is simple: everything

By Holly Fisher

here’s a lot to love about Charleston. It’s why visitors from around the world flock to the city. It’s why 43 people move to the area each day. And it’s why those who live here stay put … for years.

With such diversity in appeal, we wanted to know just what people love about Charleston. So we posed the question “What do you love about Charleston?” on social media and people were eager to chime in. The most common response was “Everything!” It seems folks have a tough time picking just one gem.

Here’s a sampling of the many responses we received from visitors and locals alike. Maybe you’ll be inspired to try something new while you’re in town based on what others love about this magnificent coastal city.

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WHAT THE EXPERTS LOVE Lovely houses and streets - @sheltiekawaii of Tokyo, Japan I can’t name just one thing! Love the beautiful, historic and charming architecture, cobblestone streets, lush gardens and colorful window boxes, the food, the coastal feel, the marsh, southern hospitality – Charleston has it all! My favorite city in the U.S.!

– Diane Fennesy of Lee’s Summit, Missouri I love every single thing about Charleston.

Every time I walk the streets, I feel like I was here in another life. It's just a beautiful place to be! – Jennifer Haught Rupe of Scott Depot, West Virginia The Angel Oak tree! My favorite spot to go to relax, soak in the beauty and grandeur of the oak while watching those wonderfully talented women weave the sweetgrass baskets. – Denise Rallis-Frutos of Germantown, Maryland The ease and grace of the people of Charleston makes visitors feel the love and passion they have for their city. No matter where you go, you can see and hear it in the voices of those who are lucky enough to call her home. – Sherrie L Thornburg of Fripp Island, S.C. I love the history of Charleston...Rainbow Row, The Battery, the fabulous downtown and the plantations! The oak trees, the horse-drawn carriages, the wonderful food, the fountains, and the people are all pretty great too! I live in Knoxville, Tennessee, and am glad I am only 6 hours away.

– Susan Lowe Hutchinson I just love the Holy City. We visit Charleston several times a year as our son and family live in Charleston. I fell in love with her on the first visit. The beaches, downtown, the bridges, the history, the friendliness and on and on.

– Rebecca McCracken of Abingdon, Illinois

Who better to share what’s wonderful about Charleston than people who work in the city’s tourism industry.

Drew Yochum of Charleston Harbor Tours and Adventure Sightseeing • Describe Charleston in three words: Scenic, historic and vibrant • Favorite place to take friends/family when they visit the Charleston area: This is ever changing with all the new places popping up in Charleston, but I love taking them out on the Schooner Pride or to Folly Beach.

• Something only Charleston locals know that visitors would want to know too: How to get around. Most locals are very friendly and happy to give directions to visitors.

John LaVerne of Bulldog Tours • My favorite place to show friends/ family when they visit: The Old City Jail • Describe Charleston in three words: Charming, beautiful, friendly • Something only Charleston locals know that visitors would want to know too: How beautiful the historic residential neighborhoods are at night.

The friendliness of the city. Tour: Schooner Pride; breakfast: Toast; place to stay: Lodge Alley Inn; museum: Patriots Point; bar: Prohibition; excursion: Folly Beach – Bryan Chamberlain of Midlothian, Virginia Cru Café and Theatre 99 – the best night out in the city! Love these hidden gems. – Natalie Grantham of Mount Pleasant, S.C. The friendliest people EVER! I can't think of anything I don’t love about Charleston! – Dee Perillo of Placerville, California Are you kidding - EVERYTHING. Can't wait to come back! – Pat Tulip of Seattle

Is it wrong of me to say everything? The swings, the basket weavers, the restaurants and let's not forget the people!

– Lisa Knier Crist of Montgomery, Pennsylvania I love walking around Battery Park and Rainbow Row, looking out at Fort Sumter.

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PLANTATIONS Drayton Hall 3380 Ashley River Road (Highway 61) Charleston • (area map) • 843-769-2600 draytonhall.org • Drayton Hall (circa 1738) is the oldest unrestored plantation house in America open to the public. Admission includes tours river and marsh walks, the African-American cemetery and artisaninspired Museum Shop.

Middleton Place National Historic Landmark • 4300 Ashley River Road (Highway 61) • Charleston • (area map) 843-556-6020 • middletonplace.org • An 18th-century rice plantation and National Historic Landmark comprising 65 acres of America’s oldest landscaped gardens. See the house museum, craftspeople in the stable yards or take an African-American focus tour.

Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

TRANSPORTION Charleston Water Taxi Downtown: Maritime Center • 10 Wharfside St. (Map: K:5/6) • Mount Pleasant: Charleston Harbor Marina at Patriots Point • (Map: O:2) 843-330-2989 • charlestonwatertaxi.com 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 18 Anson St. • Charleston • (Map: H:7) 843-722-TOUR • bulldogtours.com As seen on the Travel Channel’s “America’s Most Haunted Places,” this walking tour company will have you exhilarated and entertained. Choose from four tours: Ghost & Graveyard, The Dark Side of Charleston, Ghost Dungeon and Haunted Jail Tour.

Charleston Strolls Walk With History Departs from Mills House Hotel (corner of Meeting & Queen) • 843-766-2080 charlestonstrolls.com • Featured in The New York Times, this two-hour tour is the best way to see Charleston’s Historic District. Famous landmarks, historic highlights, antebellum mansions, quaint alleys and hidden gardens.

Everyday at 10 a.m. Requires reservation.

Culinary Tours Of Charleston 18 Anson St. • Charleston • (Map: H:7) 843-727-1100 • culinarytoursofcharleston.com Walk, talk and taste your way through Charleston while experiencing history through Lowcountry cuisine. Daily tasting tours introduce guests to tasty bites at many great restaurants. Go behind the scenes and visit with chefs, bakers, artisan food producers, chocolatiers and specialty shops.

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WALKING TOURS Yorktown Ghost Tours 40 Patriots Point Road • Mount Pleasant (Map: O:2) • 843-277-0577 yorktownghosttours.com • Guided tour explores the unexplained mysteries of this WWII aircraft carrier. Hear stories of sacrifice and devastation as this tour ventures into areas normally restricted to the public.

Founded in 1770, the College of Charleston located in the heart of historic Charleston is a public liberal arts and sciences university. The college has more than 10,000 undergraduates and about 1,200 graduate students from around the world.

Looking for things to do in Charleston?

It’s easy with our free mobile app! Search “Charleston” in the app stores or go to travelerofcharleston.com on your smartphone.

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WATER TOURS Barrier Island Eco-Tours 50 41st Ave. • Isle of Palms Marina • (Map: N:6) 843-886-5000 • 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.

Carolina Queen Riverboat 17 Lockwood Blvd. at the City Marina • (Map: B:3) 800-344-4483 • charlestonharbortours.com Charleston’s only authentic paddle wheel vessel with three decks, two bars, an enclosed main salon and plenty of room for dining and dancing.

Thurs. nights: Murder Mystery Cruise. Fri. nights: Music and Craft Beer. Sat.: luncheon cruises.

Sun: Jazz Brunch Cruises.

Charleston Harbor Tours Charleston Maritime Center. • 10 Wharfside St., Charleston • (Map: J:5/6) • 888-224-5037 or 843-722-1112 • 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 details the forts and landmarks that shaped Charleston’s historic harbor. Private charters and group dinner cruises available.

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Nature Adventure Tours

SpiritLine Charleston Harbor Tour

325 W. Coleman Blvd. • Mount Pleasant (Map: O:2 at Shem Creek, on the water) 843-568-3222 • kayakcharlestonsc.com Charleston’s outstanding naturalist-guided kayak, canoe and paddle-board tour service.

Tour salt-water marshes, swamps, rice plantations. See dolphins, pelicans and a wide variety of wildlife. Families and beginners are welcome; rentals also available.

843-722-BOAT(2628) • spiritlinecruises.com Enjoy a 90-minute tour of Charleston’s harbor with 75+ points of interest narrated by City of Charleston licensed tour guides. Discounted Land & Sea Combo Tours available: include either a 90-minute Gray Line City Tour or a 60minute Old South Carriage Tour. Tours depart Aquarium Wharf in downtown Charleston and Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant.

Schooner Pride – Charleston’s Tall Ship 360 Concord St. • Charleston • (Map: J:5) 888-245-9206 or 843-722-1112 schoonerpride.com • Marvel at the Holy City skyline while sailing by the forts where history was made. See dolphins playing and experience a Charleston sunset. Take an afternoon dolphin sail or a sunset sail; available for private charters. Combo tour available.

In 1788, Charles Cotesworth Pinckney ceded the land where the Charleston City Market sits to the city for the express use as a public market. He also stipulated the land must remain in use as a market for perpetuity. Today, the market remains a busy shopping area. thecharlestoncitymarket.com

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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.

Buy Local Month Lowcountry Local First hosts this initiative Nov. 15 to Dec. 15 as way to focus attention on using local businesses.

WHETHER YOU’RE SHOPPING FOR SOUVENIRS, A DRESS FOR DINNER OR 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.

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Dacuba’s Fine Jewelry

Terrace Oaks Antique Mall

84 N. Market St. • Charleston • (Map: H:7/8) 843-853-0103 • 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.

Its classic Charleston “Southern Gate” collection is fashioned after the wrought-iron work seen throughout this historical city.

2037 Maybank Highway • James Island (area map) • 843-795-9689 • Mon-Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. • terraceoaksantiques.com A leader in the Charleston area for multidealer antique shops since 1988. The 10,000-squarefoot, 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.

Nice Ice Fine Jewelry 145 Market St. • Charleston • (Map: G:7) 843-577-7029 • Since 1974 they have been providing Charleston and visitors with the most exquisite and unique jewelry. Designers such as Rudolf Friedman, Judith Ripka, Slane & Slane, Jude Frances, Charriol and Nanis.

Shades of Charleston

Town of Mount Pleasant comeonovermp.com • Mount Pleasant is not your average place to visit. Filled with an 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.

233 Mathis Ferry Road • Mount Pleasant (Map: N:2) • 843-388-4369 shadesofcharleston.com • Since 1979, this collection of polarized sunglasses is the largest in the Charleston metro area and includes such lines as Costa, Maui Jim, Ray Ban, Oakley and much more.

Shop the quaint boutiques of historic Summerville. Short Central, in particular, is filled with shops, galleries and cafés. Every third Thursday, stores are open late for extra shopping and entertainment. facebook.com/ShopShortCentral

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CHARLESTON Gift Guide

Why not take home a little piece of Charleston for your friends and family?

These items make one-of-a-kind holiday gifts sure to delight everyone on your shopping list this season. And, why not buy two? You’ll have a gift for a friend and one to keep for yourself.

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One Amazon.com reviewer calls “My City Charleston” the “definitive photography book of Charleston.”

Longtime photographer and Charleston native Jack Alterman offers a fresh perspective of a historic city in more than 150 elegant photographs of iconic landmarks and hidden gems. This book is a work of art that will have you longing to visit Charleston again and again.

Price: $60 | Available online and at the Preservation Society of Charleston Shop, Historic Charleston Foundation Shops, Blue Bicycle Books and at Jack Alterman Studio (36 George St.). mycitycharleston.com

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This pendant is fashioned after Charleston’s majestic Angel 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 | Available at 84 N. Market St. in Charleston. dacubasjewelry.citymax.com

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The chocolates at Christophe Artisan Chocolatier-Pâtissier are so pretty you might not want to eat them. But they’re so tasty you probably won’t be able to resist. Pick up this nine-piece box of hand-painted luxury chocolates for a gift (or treat yourself ). The chocolates are crafted by third-generation French chocolatier Christophe Paume. Price: $20.95 | Available at 90 Society St. and online at christophechocolatier.com.

For a stylish gift that is truly unique, give the man in your life a Brackish feather bow tie. Every tie is handcrafted locally and every feather is hand selected, so no two Brackish bow ties are exactly alike. Pictured is Carolina Copper made of turkey feathers. Price: $165 | Available online at brackishbowties.com.

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You know a cake is amazingly delicious when it’s trademarked. The Ultimate Coconut Cake from Peninsula Grill is 12 layers of indulgence. The cake is infused with coconut and fresh vanilla. Unlike most traditional coconut cakes, the pound cake center is topped with an icing made from cream and butter, coated in toasted coconut and dripping with simple syrup.

Mouths everywhere are watering. Price: $130 for entire cake plus shipping costs Available online at peninsulagrill.com.

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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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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 local boutiques, gift shops and national retailers. If you’re in the market for rare finds, make your way down Lower King Street (south of Market Street), the city’s antique district.

On the second Sunday of each month, several blocks of King Street are closed off to vehicles, and people (and pets) flood the streets for open-air dining, music, shopping and entertainment.

The City Market stretches from Meeting to East Bay Street and is home to more than 100 vendors. Dozens of businesses and restaurants line Market Street, making it a great place to pick up souvenirs, sweetgrass baskets, art and jewelry.

After the sun sets, head to Upper King Street, which in recent years has transformed into a hip design district with a bustling nightlife. The area stretches from Calhoun up to about Mary Street and is filled with trendy clubs and bars and highend restaurants, giving the street a sort of New York City vibe.

The Cocktail Club offers a refined atmosphere with its house-made drinks and rooftop terrace or stop off at The Belmont for a scotch and a cheese and charcuterie plate. Named a 2013 Best New Restaurant finalist by the James Beard Foundation, The Ordinary is a Southern seafood hall and oyster bar from Chef Mike Lata, best known for his other Charleston restaurant, FIG (Food Is Good).

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 ■ Mount Pleasant Towne Centre on Highway 17 North is home to national retailers, local boutiques and restaurants.

Shop at Belk and Belk Men’s Store, Copper Penny Shooz, Palmetto Moon, Hairy Winston Pet Boutique, TrySports and more. 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 selection of specialty food items and cookware. shopbellehall.com After a full day of sightseeing and shopping, relax on Shem Creek – cold drink in hand and seafood platter on the table. Shem Creek’s laid-back atmosphere makes it the perfect spot to unwind while watching the shrimp boats dock in the creek and the dolphins play in the water.

NORTH CHARLESTON ■ 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. tangeroutlet.com/charleston

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owntown Charleston is festive during the holiday season with lights, wreaths and shop windows filled with green and red displays. Experience renowned King Street during the holiday season – it’s the perfect place to spend a day shopping and grab lunch or coffee while watching the holiday hustle and bustle.

While you’re out, be sure to stop by the Belmond Charleston Place located between King and Meeting streets. See the hotel lobby decked out for the holiday season with Christmas trees, wreaths and a large village and train set. Children and adults will be captivated by this wintery scene. The train and village will be up in the hotel lobby beginning Nov. 22.

Also, don’t miss 2nd Sunday on King from 1-5 p.m. the second Sunday of each month. King Street is closed to vehicular traffic from Queen Street North to Calhoun Street.

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King Street filled with holiday magic

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The fall season is lovely at Charleston’s beaches. It’s quiet, cool and the perfect place to jumpstart your day with a morning jog or leisurely walk on the sand.

Head out to Folly Beach, where you can admire the much-photographed Morris Island Lighthouse. Situated about 300 yards off the shore, the lighthouse is visible from the northeast end of the island. Built in 1876, the lighthouse once sat on Morris Island with several buildings around it. Now, because of years of erosion, it is surrounded only by the ocean. Efforts are underway to preserve the lighthouse, including a barbecue fundraiser on Oct. 18.

Learn more at savethelight.org.

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By Holly Fisher HE CHARLESTON AREA HAS A vibrant arts and culture scene. With dozens of theaters, galleries and events showcasing visual, performing and literary arts, the city is alive with creativity and enlightenment. These are just a few ways you can experience Charleston’s rich artistic lifestyle.

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YALLFest Literary Event Celebrating its fifth anniversary is YALLFest, a premier festival for children’s and young adult literature, on Nov. 13-14.

It’s an impressive lineup of authors at this year’s event: New York Times bestselling authors Veronica Roth (“Divergent” trilogy), Gayle Forman (“If I Stay”), Daniel Handler aka Lemony Snicket (“A Series of Unfortunate Events”), Kody Keplinger (“The Duff”), Rick Yancey (“The Fifth Wave Series”), Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl (“Beautiful Creatures Series”), Ann Brashares (“Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” series) and Meg Cabot (“The Princess Diaries” series).

New York Times bestselling author Richelle Mead (“Vampire Academy” series) and legendary children’s book author R.L. Stine (“Goosebumps” series) will give the opening keynote. Winding out the festival will be Brandon Mull (“Fablehaven” series) and Brandon Sanderson (“Mistborn” series).

Tickets are required for keynote events.

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Free Art Exhibits The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art at the College of Charleston School of the Arts provides a multidisciplinary laboratory for visual artists from around the world.

Located at 161 Calhoun St., Halsey is open to the public with free admission.

Exhibits include Jiha Moon (Oct. 24Dec. 5), who harvests cultural elements native to Korea, Japan and China and then unites them with Western elements to investigate the multi-faceted nature of our current global identity as influenced by popular culture, technology, racial perceptions and folklore. Also featured at the gallery is Susan Klein (Oct. 24-Dec. 5), whose paintings explore questions of time, of accumulation and losses, of spaces that become layered by history. She often combines imagery from separate places and times into one image.

photo: David Strauss Photography

Take part in Charleston’s art explosion

Evening Art Walks Relax on a Friday evening with a glass of wine and a stroll through some of Charleston’s finest art galleries. The Charleston Gallery Association – a group of more than 40 art galleries – will host two art walks. Enjoy refreshments while visiting multiple galleries along lower King Street and through the French Quarter from 5-8 p.m. both Oct. 2 and Dec. 4. Info: charlestongalleryassociation.com The first Friday of each month, visit art galleries along Broad Street from 5-8 p.m.

Some 15 galleries, restaurants and shops along Gallery Row open their doors to art lovers. Info: charlestongalleryrow.com

Holy Trinity AME Church by Betty Anglin Smith

Healing Power of Art As Charlestonians continue to heal from the tragic shooting of nine people at Emanuel AME Church over the summer, a new exhibit will use art to celebrate Charleston’s strength and unity during such a difficult time. More than 90 artists will come together for Artists for Emanuel: Straight from the Heart, an exhibition, reception and silent auction, on Nov. 11. Auction proceeds will benefit the Lowcountry Unity Fund. An exhibition of the artwork is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 10-11 with the auction and reception from 6-9 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Cigar Factory on East Bay Street. Info: artistsforemanuel.com

photo: David Strauss Photography

Musical Sensations Jail Break, Charleston’s annual integrated arts and music festival, is hosting its ninth and final event from 4-11 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Old City Jail, 21 Magazine St. in downtown Charleston. Purchase artwork and other items from local artists, craftsmen and vendors. Grab a bite from a local food truck and take in music, dance, comedy shows and poetry performances. Tickets are $20; info: jailbreakcharleston.com.

The Charleston Jazz Orchestra will celebrate legendary jazz trumpeter and singer Louis Armstrong in two shows at the Charleston Music Hall. “Hello Pops! A Tribute to Louis Armstrong” is 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Oct. 24. Info: jazzartistsofcharleston.org For more art/culture events: Charleston Regional Alliance for the Arts: artscharleston.org League of Charleston Theatres: theatrecharleston.com

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Eat + Drink 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!

Charleston Cuisine Collard greens are a staple vegetable here in the South.

Eat a heaping plate on New Year’s Day to bring prosperity.

TRUST US, YOU WON’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. Our desserts are claiming national recognition.

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FINE DINING Cru Cafe´ 18 Pinckney St. • Charleston • (Map: H:7) 843-534-2434 • 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. Lunch and dinner.

SpiritLine Dinner Cruise Departs from 40 Patriots Point Road Mount Pleasant • (Map: O:2) • 843-722-2628 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.

Call for reservations.

Middleton Place Restaurant 4300 Ashley River Road • Charleston (area map) • 843-556-6020 • 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. Dinner guests pay no admission after 5:30 p.m. and can stroll through the gardens prior to dinner.

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CASUAL DINING A.W. Shuck’s 35 South Market St. • Charleston • (Map: H:7) 843-723-1151 • a-w-shucks.com • A.W. Shucks’ menu is inspired by classic Charleston Tradition with stuffed shrimp, the Lowcountry’s best shecrab soup, and seafood casserole that’s a legend among locals. Plus, an extensive selection of craft beers. Lunch and dinner served daily beginning at 11 a.m.

Charleston Crab House Downtown: 41 S. Market St. (Map I:7) • 843-795-1963. James Island: 145 Wappoo Creek Dr. • (Area Map) • 843-853-2900 charlestoncrabhouse.com • Serving Fresh Lowcountry seafood everyday! Indoor/patio, casual and family friendly. Visit James Island for waterfront dining or Market Street for rooftop dining. Reservations recommended.

Charleston Donuts 1485 N. Highway. 17 • Mount Pleasant (Map: N:3) • 843-856-8626 charlestondonuts.com Donuts are always hot, fresh and made-to-order. Design your own masterpiece and let us create it. Also features local coffee, frappes, real fruit smoothies and more. See coupon in ad.

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CASUAL DINING Chow Down Charleston Food Tours All tours depart from: 40 Broad St. • Charleston 866-736-6343 • chowdowncharleston.com Their food tasting and historical walking tours allow you to step off the beaten path as they explore 6 different tastings showcasing local ingredients, Lowcountry classics, and the true culinary technique and genius that Charleston is famous for. See $2 off per person coupon in ad!

East Bay Deli 334 East Bay St. • Charleston • (Map: I:5) 843-216-5473 • 1120 Oakland Market Road Mount Pleasant • (Map: L:5) • 843-216-5473 9135 University Blvd. • North Charleston 843-553-7374 • 4405 Dorchester Road North Charleston • (Map: W:4) • 843-747-1235 New York-style deli using 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: G:7) 843-723-6000 • hymanseafood.com Voted No. 1 seafood restaurant in the Southeast

by Southern Living magazine nine years in a row. Lunch and dinner served daily. Parking and back entrance from Charleston Place.

No reservations; come early to avoid the wait.

See coupon in ad.

Joe Pasta The craft beer scene has exploded in Charleston. Find a list of local breweries and pubs along with a calendar of upcoming events and tastings at chsbeer.org.

428 King St. (Corner of King & John streets) Charleston • (Map: F/G:4) • 843-965-5252 Menu features soups, salads, Parmesan sandwiches, pizza, pastas, 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.

On The Menu in Charleston Cannon Green is a funky space that combines a 19th-century Charleston single house façade with an old trolley warehouse and a new landscaped courtyard. The menu is a mix of Mediterranean cuisine and traditional Southern favorites (think fried green tomato on the plate beside Bistecca with Pomme).

103 Spring St. cannongreencharleston.com Eleve restaurant serves up farm-to-table cuisine from its scenic rooftop and terrace. Part of the recently opened Grand Bohemian Hotel Charleston, you’ll want to swing by this lavish new space with peninsula views. 55 Wentworth St. http://ow.ly/S04CX Southern barbecue lovers won’t go away disappointed – or hungry – after dining at Smoke BBQ. This restaurant smokes up pretty amazing menu options with a side of soul food goodness.

487 King St. smokebbqchs.com

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Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch – Corn maze, hay mountain, play areas, rock climbing wall, goat walk and more for the children plus visit the pumpkin patch to buy pumpkins by the pound. boonehallpumpkinpatch.com

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Boone Hall Fright Nights – Four terrifying attractions are open dark to midnight Fridays and Saturday and dark until 10 p.m. Sundays and weekdays. boonehallfrightnights.com

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Fall Tours of Homes and Gardens – Visit the private interiors of some of the nation’s most exquisite historic homes and gardens in downtown Charleston. thefalltours.org

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“Radio Hitchcock” by 34 West Theater Co. – A haunting radio hour filled with thrills, chills and hilarity. 34west.org | 843-901-9343

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Latin America Festival – Celebrate the sights and sounds of the Latin world with live salsa and merengue music, authentic food and crafts and family activities at North Charleston Wannamaker County Park. charlestoncountyparks.com

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“Hay Fever” by The Footlight Players – One family’s outrageous antics alternately infuriate and astound their hapless weekend guests, all of whom have been individually invited up for a weekend tête-à-tête. footlightplayers.net | 843-722-4487

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Charleston Mac Off – Come hungry to this family friendly event where 25 local restaurants, cafes and caterers compete for the best mac and cheese in Charleston at The Grove at Patriots Point. charlestonmacoff.com | 843-442-448

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“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” – The headless horseman rides again in Washington Irving's classic tale of ghostly mischief. Running for his life is the comic and gangly school master Ichabod Crane in this hilarious Halloween haunt. charlestonstage.com 843-577-7183

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Jazz Brunch Riverboat Cruise – Live jazz music, a gourmet buffet brunch and views of the Charleston harbor aboard The Carolina Queen. charlestonharbortours.com 800-344-4483

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Coastal Carolina Fair – Enjoy more than 64 rides, photography and craft exhibits, entertainment and, of course, all the fair food you can eat. coastalcarolinafair.org

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Remembering Judy Garland – Sisters Gracie & Lacy combine power-house vocals with choreographic artistry for a theatrical experience reminiscent of The Golden Age of Hollywood. Two shows at Footlight Players Theatre. gracieandlacy.com 636-751-2357

NOVEMBER 4-8

Charleston International Film Festival – This event at the Charleston Music Hall showcases all aspects of filmmaking: the art, the filmmaker, talented directors and actors and the film-lover in everyone. charlestoniff.org

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Harvest Festival – Enjoy bluegrass music, hay rides, pumpkin decorating and plenty of Carolina barbecue and cold drinks at Mullet Hall Equestrian Center. charlestoncountryparks.com

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Animal Forest Event at Charles Towne Landing – Watch the animals at the park zoo as they are enriched by games, treats and activities that bring out natural behaviors. charlestownelanding.travel | 843-573-8517

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Lowcountry Hoedown – Grab your cowboy boots for craft brews, bourbon and moonshine plus Southern eats, barbecue and boot-stompin’ bluegrass music at the Visitor Center Bus Shed in Charleston. lowcountryhoedown.com

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Charleston Cup Steeplechase – The nation's top riders, trainers and owners compete for purses totaling $60,000 in steeplechase and flat races at The Plantation at Stono Ferry in Hollywood. charlestoncup.net | 843-766-6202

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Charleston Coffee Cup – Featuring the best of local and regional coffee shops and roasters as well as coffee tastings and latte art competitions plus brunch and family fun at the Cigar Factory. charlestoncoffeecup.com

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Smoke on the Harbor BBQ Throwdown – Head to the Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina in Mount Pleasant for a barbecue competition, vendor village, live music, cocktail competition and a Kids Zone. smokeontheharbor.com

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Holiday Festival of Lights – Featuring more than 700 displays and 2 million lights, this event has become a holiday tradition for many families throughout Charleston and beyond. Plus, enjoy marshmallow roasting, train rides, enchanted walking trail, gift shop, carousel and photos with Santa on select evenings. charlestoncountyparks.com

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Plantation Days at Middleton Place – Different aspects of 18th and 19th century plantation life will be explored, including domestic skills, African-American culture and Gullah storytelling. middletonplace.org | 843-556-6020

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Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble 5K – Head to Marion Square in downtown Charleston for the largest 5K in South Carolina. Event also includes live music, kids’ fun run and family activities, free food and drink. turkeydayrun.com

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Christmas 1860 – Celebrate a Victorian holiday season by candlelight at the Edmondston-Alston House on East Battery Street – decorated for the holidays as it would have been in 1860. edmondstonalston.com | 843-556-6020

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“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” by the Flowertown Players – Charles Schulz’s beloved comic comes to life in Clark Gesner’s classic musical. flowertownplayers.org 843-875-9251

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Charleston Christmas Special – Family friendly variety show with holiday songs, dancing and skits at the Charleston Music Hall. bradandjennifermoranz.com

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Wine Under the Oaks – Fine wines, gourmet food, a champagne and desserts tent and cooking demonstrations plus a concert by Pablo Cruise at Boone Hall Plantation. boonehallplantation.com

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City of Charleston Holiday Parade – The parade begins at 2 p.m. at Broad and Barre streets, ending with Santa’s arrival at Marion Square. charlestonarts.org 843-724-7305

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North Charleston Christmas Parade and Festival – 3-9 p.m. around Park Circle with children’s activities, craft and food vendors and live musical performances. northcharleston.org

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Dickens Dinner at Circa 1886 – Travel back in time as storyteller Tim Lowry takes guests to Victorian England for a lively retelling of the beloved “A Christmas Carol.”

The performance is accompanied by a four-course dinner inspired by the novel. circa1886.com | 843-853-7828

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Kiawah Island Golf Resort Marathon – This race is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon and includes both a full marathon and half marathon option. Enjoy spectacular views and an after party with food, beer and awards. kiawahmarathon.com

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Family Yuletide in the Stableyards – Visit Middleton Plantation as craftspeople ply their trades and interact with visitors. Fresh greenery, berries and other natural items gathered from the plantation will be provided to make wreaths and holiday décor. middletonplace.org | 843-556-6020

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Holiday Parade of Boats – The parade of decorated boats begins at 5 p.m. on the Mount Pleasant side of the Charleston harbor, continuing down the Charleston side of the Cooper River. charlestonparadeofboats.com | 843-724-7414

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Summerville Christmas Parade – More than 3,000 participate in this annual parade through Summerville’s historic downtown. summervilledream.org

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Mount Pleasant Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting – More than 100 floats parade down Coleman Boulevard ending with a tree lighting and fireworks display. comeonovermp.com

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Grand Illumination and Buffet Dinner at Middleton Place – Step back to Christmas 1782 as you stroll through gardens and hear costumed interpreters tell stories of the holiday season. A buffet dinner is served in the Pavilion. middletonplace.org 843-556-6020

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Happy New Year Charleston – Head to Marion Square in downtown Charleston for this non-alcoholic and family friendly way to celebrate the New Year in Charleston. charlestonarts.org

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ONGOING EVENTS The Haunted Jail Tour – Go behind the scenes of the Old City Jail, which housed pirates, Civil War prisoners and some of Charleston's most infamous criminals. Tours offered nightly; not recommended for children. bulldogtours.com | 843-722-8687 10/17 to 11/1 Scarecrows on the Square – Summerville’s Town Square is filled with scarecrows created by local schools, business and organizations. SummervilleJSL.com 10/24, 11/21, 11/27, 11/28 Captain Blackbeard's Sing-Off Smackdown –A witty, wacky, slapstick mystery where the only solution is to join ranks with dead pirates from Charleston's history in an all-out battle for sing-a-long supremacy at The Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre. charlestonmysteries.com | 843-937-6453 Charles Towne Landing special events – The first Saturday is musket demonstrations.

Monthly programs are Archaeology Day on 10/10; Fall Frolic in the Zoo (11/7) and Life of a Colonist (12/12). The third Saturday is cannon demonstrations. charlestownelanding.travel 843-852-4200 “Sherlock Holmes and the Charleston History Mystery,” a hauntingly historical, hysterical whodunit for fans of the Master Sleuth at the Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre. charlestonmysteries.com | 843-937-6453 11/27 to 12/23 Circa 1886 restaurant and Charming Inns host a Progressive Dinner where diners journey by carriage to three different locations. circa1886.com From Gospel to Gershwin presented by The Sound of Charleston. Jazz, gospel, Gershwin, spirituals and Civil War songs at Circular Congregational Church. Special holiday edition in December. soundofcharleston.com | 843-270-4903 Blues & BBQ Harbor Cruise – Thursdays in October and November with a barbecue buffet, live music and a cruise around the Charleston harbor. charlestonharbortours.com 888-224-5037 “The Kris Kross: The Night Inspector NoClue almost saved Christmas” runs Thanksgiving through New Year’s at the Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre. A socialite's holiday party hits the skids when her cherished Maltese Fruitcake is stolen, and all clues point to a certain jolly old soul who’s sure to take the rap — until his old friend Inspector NoClue discovers that invited guests include members of the local chapter of the N.L.A ... Naughty List Anonymous. charlestonmysteries.com | 843-937-6453 Evenings in the Market – Every Friday and Saturday evening through December showcasing local artists, food vendors and designers in the historic Charleston City Market. thecharlestoncitymarket.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 Charleston Farmers Market – Each Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. through 11/28 in Marion Square in downtown Charleston. Special holiday market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from 12/5 to 12/20. charlestonfarmersmarket.com

* Event details are subject to change. Please call ahead or check the listed website for confirmation.

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■ WATER TAXI: Transports visitors from downtown Charleston (Aquarium Wharf or Waterfront Park) to Mount Pleasant (Patriots Point or Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina).

Taxi runs each hour; $10 for all-day pass. No reservations needed. Shem Creek route available; $20 round trip.

Call 843-330-2989 for pickup. charlestonwatertaxi.com ■ BUS: The CARTA bus system has regular routes that travel to major destinations. The DASH trolley service is available free of charge if you’re traveling around downtown Charleston. ridecarta.com | 843-724-7420 ■ LOWCOUNTRY LOOP TROLLEY: Go from downtown Charleston to attractions in Mount Pleasant and the beaches using this hop-on/hop-off trolley.

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SHOP + SAVOR Dacuba's Fine Jewelry Mount Pleasant, Town of Nice Ice Fine Jewelry Shades of Charleston Terrace Oaks Antique Mall

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