Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Isle of Palms

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Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Isle of Palms

Ravenel Waterfront Park
Ravenel Waterfront Park
4.7 (7029 ratings)4.5 (5116 ratings)
Well-known park with water views plus a large lawn, walkways & 2 fountains.
Vendue Range, Concord St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
ParkNature & ParksPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by charlestoncvb.com
Art, Culture & Entertainment in Charleston/Downtown
"A venue for work that is new and innovative with a focus on broadening the art outlook including up and coming local, regional, national & international contemporary artists."
Historic Charleston City Market
Historic Charleston City Market
4.5 (15820 ratings)4 (6522 ratings)
4-block city market over 200 years old, with vendors of food, art & crafts like sweetgrass baskets.
188 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
MarketSights & LandmarksHistorical landmarkFlea & Street MarketsPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
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"The Historic Charleston City Market is the cultural hub of Downtown Charleston and has been in operation since 1807. The market hall itself is a national landmark which houses over twenty retail outlets and eateries plus many artisan studios producing traditional sweetgrass basketry and artwork. The Charleston City Market is open seven days a week and holds extra night markets on Fridays and Saturdays."
Middleton Place
Middleton Place
4.6 (1748 ratings)4.5 (3800 ratings)
Sprawling Ashley River rice plantation dating to the 1730s, with gardens and refined lodging.
4300 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414, USA
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Mentioned by Busy Tourist
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"Many great plantations are available for visiting in Charleston. Middleton Place should be near the top of your list if you want to see multiple ones. This is a gorgeous complex that showcases the unquestionable southern beauty of the city."
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
Sights in Charleston
"Established in the 1730s, Middleton Place was at the center of the Middleton family’s empire of rice plantations, which consisted of…"
Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens
Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens
4.5 (3048 ratings)4.5 (3563 ratings)
1681 working plantation known for its moss-draped 3/4-mile Avenue of Oaks & original slave cabins.
1235 Long Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA
Sights & LandmarksFarmMuseumWedding venueHistoric Sites
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
4.5 (5227 ratings)4.5 (5975 ratings)
Lush garden dating to pre-Revolutionary War times, with train & boat tours, plus a petting zoo.
3550 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414, USA
GardenNature & ParksHistorical landmarkHistory museumWedding venueHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Jasmine Alley
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"Magnolia Plantation is one of the most interesting plantations near Charleston, and one of the oldest in the entire South!. While it has a somber history and pays homage to the people who were enslaved there through tours and attractions, you will be blown away at its natural beauty. There are striking gardens covering the 464-acre Magnolia Plantation."
Mentioned by Discover Walks Blog
Top 5 best parks and gardens in Charleston, South Carolina
"If you love flowers, vast spaces, trees, nature, and peace, the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is the perfect place for you. The Drayton Family owned and lived on this property for centuries and is still owned by the family and now run by a board of governors. Thomas and Anne Drayton first built the first house on the property in 1676."
Drayton Hall
Drayton Hall
4.5 (396 ratings)4.5 (1799 ratings)
Storied, well-preserved antebellum plantation with tranquil grounds & an African-American cemetery.
3380 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414, USA
MuseumSights & LandmarksHistorical landmarkArchitectural BuildingsHistoric SitesPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by RTF | Rethinking The Future
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"About: Drayton Hall is an 18th-century plantation located on the Ashley River about 15 miles (24 km) northwest of Charleston, South Carolina, and directly across the Ashley River from North Charleston, west of the Ashley in the Low country, sometimes called (Low Country.) An outstanding example of Palladian architecture in North America and the only plantation house on the Ashley River to survive intact through both the Revolutionary and Civil wars, it is a National Historic Landmark. An architect by profession, writer by passion, Aishwarya Hoonur has a vivid curiosity to observe common man’s situations, Penning these experiences down is her obsession. A girl next door who believes that, ‘in the world of crude construction, architecture is a musical reverberation.’"
Mentioned by amazingdaytrips.com
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"Drayton Hall is an 18th-century plantation located on the Ashley River about 15 miles northwest of Charleston, South Carolina, and directly across the Ashley River from North Charleston, in the "Lowcountry."
United States Custom House
United States Custom House
4.5 (69 ratings)4.5 (3 ratings)
Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksArchitectural BuildingsHistoric SitesPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Jasmine Alley
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"Built throughout the 1800s, the United States Custom House is a gorgeous building with magnificent architecture. The checkered landing out front adds an interesting layer to an already cool place. Come in the morning to find it empty for a particularly Instagrammable moment in Charleston."
Mentioned by Photography & Travel
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"Immediately east of the City Market is the United States Custom House. It is quite the impressive building and an easy photo location that we unknowingly stumbled into. The Custom House dates all the way back to before the Civil War."
Old Bethel United Methodist Church
Old Bethel United Methodist Church
4.6 (8 ratings)5 (6 ratings)
222 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
United Methodist churchSights & LandmarksHistoric SitesChurches & Cathedrals
Nathaniel Russell House
Nathaniel Russell House
4.5 (665 ratings)4.5 (1772 ratings)
Ornate, circa-1808 home known for its "free-flying" 3-story spiral staircase, with guided tours.
51 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Historical place museumSights & LandmarksHistorical placeHistoric Sites
Mentioned by amazingdaytrips.com
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"Historic Charleston Foundation fulfills its educational mission through the interpretation of its collections and two house museums, the Nathaniel Russell House (c. 1808) and the Aiken-Rhett House (c. 1820). These historic properties serve as the ideal exhibition space for the Foundation?. s outstanding collection of fine and decorative art."
Mentioned by charlestonsmuseummile.org
Charleston's Museum Mile
"Built in 1808, the grand Federal style townhouse of Charleston merchant Nathaniel Russell is a National Historic Landmark. Set amid spacious gardens, the house boasts graceful interiors, a notable collection of decorative and fine arts, and a magnificent free-flying staircase."
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
Sights in Charleston
"One of the nation's finest examples of Federal-style architecture, the Nathaniel Russell House was built in 1808 and is restored to a…"
The Governor's House Inn
The Governor's House Inn
4.7 (59 ratings)4.5 (3 ratings)
Polished, antiques-filled quarters in an 18th-century B&B with free afternoon tea & a formal lounge.
117 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Bed & breakfastSights & LandmarksInnHistoric Sites
Mentioned by VacationIdea
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"The Governor’s House Inn is a pre-revolutionary National Landmark with romantic grandeur and modern comforts. Guests can stay in a boudoir stateroom and enjoy the veranda porches and drawing rooms. Each room and suite is individualized and inviting."

Best Cookies in Isle of Palms

Grey Ghost Bakery
Grey Ghost Bakery
4.4 (34 ratings)
1028 Wappoo Rd, Charleston, SC 29407, USA
Cookie shop
King Street Cookies
King Street Cookies
4.1 (284 ratings)
Old-fashioned cookie shop offering a variety of creative flavor combinations & seasonal sweets.
370 King St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Cookie shop
Byrd's Famous Cookies - South Market
Byrd's Famous Cookies - South Market
4.8 (19 ratings)
71 S Market St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Cookie shop
Mentioned by Archives of Adventure - Budget Adventure Travel Blog
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"Byrd’s Cookie company actually started in Georgia back in 1924, but it has since brought its Southern flavors to Charleston. Located outside Charleston’s famous City Market, Byrd’s offers a mix of traditional and unique flavors to its crunchy little treats. The best part, aside from the cookies themselves, are the free samples!"

Top Rated Concerts and Shows in Isle of Palms

Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre and Shoppe
Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre and Shoppe
4.7 (500 ratings)4.5 (668 ratings)
Interactive comedy-mystery shows performed in a cozy venue with a bar serving beer, wine & dessert.
164 Church St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
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North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center
North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center
4.5 (3167 ratings)4 (154 ratings)
Indoor stadium & adjacent theater where thousands watch minor league hockey, concerts & plays.
5001 Coliseum Dr, North Charleston, SC 29418, USA
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34 West Theater Company
34 West Theater Company
4.9 (93 ratings)5 (217 ratings)
Small, unique theater space with bistro tables featuring creative plays, plus cocktails & snacks.
200 Meeting St #100, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
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Best Breakfast and Brunch Places in Isle of Palms

Waffle House
Waffle House
4.2 (975 ratings)
Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.
325 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29407, USA
Breakfast restaurantAmerican restaurantDinerFamily restaurantTakeout RestaurantRestaurant
The Junction Kitchen & Provisions
The Junction Kitchen & Provisions
4.5 (1009 ratings)
Rustic-chic kitchen offering creative comfort fare, including tacos, sandwiches & all-day breakfast.
4438 Spruill Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405, USA
Breakfast restaurantBox lunch supplierBrunch restaurantLunch restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by All Things Charleston
The 10 Best Breakfast & Brunch Spots in Charleston | 103.5 WEZL
"Serving breakfast all day, this locally owned restaurant brings comfort food to a new level with their top rated coffee-rubbed bacon and delicious french toast!. This Park Circle based restaurant will make you feel at home with their beloved community and quality customer service. 📍4438 Spruill Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405"
Mentioned by Eater Carolinas
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"This quirky Park Circle all-day breakfast joint offers its doughnut in sandwich form. The Buzzed Doughnut a.m. sandwich features coffee-rubbed bacon, an over easy egg, and a coffee mocha dipping sauce."
Home Team BBQ
Home Team BBQ
4.6 (1318 ratings)
Bustling tavern serving generous portions of smoked meat & Southern sides, plus frequent live music.
126 Williman St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
Barbecue restaurantBarBrunch restaurantCatererLive music venueLunch restaurantRestaurantSports bar
Mentioned by charlestoncvb.com
Dining & Nightlife in Charleston/Downtown
"With 3 locations serving award-winning barbecue, ever-evolving bar offerings, a family-friendly atmosphere, catering & live entertainment, it’s easy to root for Home Team BBQ!"

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Isle of Palms

Hampton Inn & Suites Charleston/Mt.Pleasant-Isle Of Palms
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$194 /night
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5.0 (1 review)
Top Notch! GORGEOUS Renovations in POPULAR Seagrove Villa!
Guest Suite · 2 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$275 /night*
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4.9 (50 reviews)
Private Home Located Two Blocks from Restaurants/Shops & 1 Street From Beach!
Guest Suite · 2 Guests · 3 Bedrooms
$375 /night*
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