Holiday Gift Guide

CHARLESTON Holiday Gift Guide

GENTLE JOGGLING

Visit historic homes and plantationsaround Charleston and you'll likely see a joggling board on the porch. It's a long, pliable board that allows you to gently bounce up and down. Originally,they were used as an exercise device. Today, they’re a perfect touch of Southern charm for your front porch, backyard or entry hall. Order a joggling board from The Joggle Factory on Edisto Island. They even have adorable kid-sized joggling boards. thejogglefactory.com

ISLAND READING

Renowned Lowcountry author Mary Alice Monroe teamed up with first-time author and friend Angela May on a new children’s novel, “The Islanders.” A perfect gift for middle-grade readers, the book tells the story of 11-year-old Jake and the summer he’s forced to spend on tiny Dewees Island with his grandmother. When Jake meets new friends Macon and Lovie, the three embark on island adventures until one mistake changes everything. Ultimately, Jake discovers a deep love for the island and the healing power of nature. Purchase a copy at local bookstores maryalicemonroe.com/childrens-books

DEVINE WINES

At Deep Water Vineyard on Wadmalaw Island, you'll find vines brimming with muscadine grapes. These grapes are native to the Southeastern United States. Deep Watergrows the grapes and turns them into five different labels. Pick up a few bottles for friends or hostess gifts. Deep Water Wine is available at Charleston area retailers and at the vineyard(tours and tastings also available). deepwatervineyard.com

STATEMENT PIECE

This pendant is fashioned after Charleston's majestic Angel Oak Tree located on Johns Island. Dacuba's Fine Jewelry also carries rings, earrings, bracelets and charms inspired by ornate gates found throughout downtown Charleston. Shop the collection at 84 N. Market St. in Charleston. dacubasfinejewelry.com

6775 Bears Bluff Rd. • Wadmalaw Island (Area Map) • 843-559-6867 deepwatervineyard.com • Open: Tue - Sat 10 am - 5 pm • After indulging in a tasting at Charleston's only winery, stay and relax. There are animals, a garden, outdoor games and 50 acres to explore. It's a full day of fun for the whole family.

GrayLine of Charleston

375 Meeting St. • Charleston graylineofcharleston.com • 843-722-4444 Explore 300 years of history with experienced licensed tour guided onboard their min-buses. Get a comprehensive tour of Charleston, do their Land & Sea Combo which includes Fort Sumter or visit a nearby Plantation. Free hotel pickup in the historic district.

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.

1 Shrimpboat Ln. • Mount Pleasant (Map O:2) • 843-568-3222 kayakcharlestonsc.com • Our focus is on creating experiences! Take a guided kayak or standup paddleboard tour or rent the equipment. Located on picturesque Shem Creek where dolphins and wildlife are all around to experience up-close.

Land & Sea Combo

Purchase online at: fortsumtertours.com or bulldogtours.com • Brought to you by Fort Sumter Tours and Bulldog Walking Tours, two iconic tours where you'll learn about more than 300 years of Charleston history from the streets to the harbor.

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. 360 Concord St. • Charleston • (Map: J:5) 843-722-1112 • schoonerpride.com • Board this beautiful, 49 passenger sailing vessel for a unique and breathtaking excursion on Charleston Harbor. Each 2-hour sail is unique as the Pride sails with the wind and tides, but you are sure to have an experience you won’t forget.

Terrace Oaks Antique Mall

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.

The Joggle Factory

Purchase online at: thejogglefactory.com 843-200-2073 • Joggling boards are as Charleston as you can get! Take a piece of Charleston home with you or have it shipped! These beautifully hand-crafted boards are locally made using sustainable eco-friendly practices that are both elegant and timeless.

TRAVELER Tidbit

For the ninth straight year, readers of Travel + Leisure magazine ranked Charleston No. 1 on the list of the top 15 cities in the United States. Readers cited the city's "charming architecture and powerhouse culinary scene."

A visit to the coast is the perfect time to get your seafood fill, including oysters. Order a platter of oysters – raw, steamed or fried – at one of these Charleston restaurants.

Amen Street Fish & Raw Bar: This renovated space reflects the beautiful, original 1800s architecture in a comfortable, contemporary indoor and outdoor dining space. The menu features an extensive selection of oysters from South Carolina and beyond. 205 East Bay St. | amenstreet.com Charleston Crab House: Enjoy waterfront dining on the intracoastal waterway at the James Island location or dine on Lowcounty seafood dishes while sitting on the rooftop patio at the downtown Charleston location. 145 Wappoo Creek Drive or 41 S. Market St. | charlestoncrabhouse.com The Darling Oyster Bar: Located in a 115year-old storefront, this restaurant has a 14-seat raw bar fronting King Street. Or grab a table an order oyster shooters or baked oysters. 513 King St. | thedarling.com Leon’s Oyster Shop: This award-winning restaurant will not disappoint with its chargrilled oysters or a fried oyster sandwich –all washed down with a drink from the extensive beer, wine and cocktail menu. 698 King St. | leonsoystershop.com Oyster House on Market: Located near the Charleston City Market, stop off for happy hour in the O-Bar on the patio lounge while sampling oysters from around the country. 35 S. Market St. | oysterhouse.menu Pearlz Oyster Bar: This eclectic oyster bar house has two Charleston area locations and serves up menu items like oysters on the half-shell and baked oysters Rockefeller along with a wide selection of regional oysters. 153 East Bay St. and 9 Magnolia Road pearlzoysterbar.com Red’s Ice House: A favorite among locals, Red’s is situated on Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant where you can watch the sunset with a bucket of steamed oysters and an ice-cold beverage. Casual and laid-back, it’s the perfect spot to relax and take in the views. Red’s also has a location on Seabrook Island. 98 Church St. in Mount Pleasant | 1882 Andell Bluff Blvd. on Seabrook Island | redsicehouse.com