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Day Trips to Charleston

Charleston Day Trips: Foodies Delight

Looking for a little taste of Charleston? If you only have a day to savor the flavor, then you'll be happy with what's in store! Charleston is a meca of some of the greatest food in the country with top chefs residing in many local restaurants. Once you get a taste, you'll be begging for more!

Keep in mind that this is not a one-size-fits-all itinerary. So use the following simply as a suggestion and curtail it to your liking.

Also, please note that there are multiple options listed under each part of the day. Your ability to do more than one option will depend on how much time you spend at your first stop. In some instances, only one activity will be doable.

Regarding any of the dining options: These are purely suggestions based on where you may end your touring of the city. Visit our Charleston Restaurants page for a plethora of dining opportunities that may better fit your palate and budget.

Disclaimer: Please note that www.Things-To-Do-In-Charleston.com is not a concierge and is unable to make bookings for the below Charleston Day Trip. The itinerary listed below is merely a suggestion to assist you in developing your own agenda while in the Lowcountry. As always, please contact any listed attractions to assure the correct operating hours and pricing.

If you are interested in a planned itinerary, please visit our Charleston Tours page for touring companies who specialize in optimizing your time in Charleston.

Foodies Delight
A Suggested Day Trip Itinerary

Breakfast Options
Hominy Grill
Saffron’s
Diane’s Restaurant
High Cotton (brunch only)

Morning Activity Options (9:00am – 12:00pm)
Culinary Tour of Charleston
Visit the Charleston Farmer’s Market (Sat: April – Dec) at Marion Square 8am-2pm

Lunch Options (12:00pm – 1:30pm)
Slightly North Of Broad (S.N.O.B)
Cypress
Blossom Cafe

Afternoon Options (2:00pm – 5:00pm)
Take a cooking class at Charleston Cooks!
Shop at Maverick’s Cooking Store, then browse the shops of East Bay

Pre-Dinner Options (5:00pm – 6:30pm)
Peruse Williams-Sonoma at 281 King Street (between Market and Calhoun Streets)
Shopping on King Street

Dinner Options (7:00pm - 8:30pm)
Magnolia’s
High Cotton
McCrady’s

Night-time Options
Stroll down Waterfront Park, continuing onto the Battery & White Point Gardens
Ghost Tour

View other Charleston Day Trip suggested itineraries:

Charleston Favorites
Historic Charleston
History Buff
The Shop-a-holic
Riding in Style
Sunny Side Up
All in the Family (Things to do with Kids!)

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