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24 Hours in Charleston

An itinerary, not a list. Six stops, breakfast to last call.

If you only had one day. Built for a friend visiting for the first time who doesn't want to spend it in a tour group. Walk where you can; drive only when you must.

  1. 01
    Shopping199 St Philip St, Charleston

    Brown's Court Bakery

    Brown's Court Bakery

    8am. Cardamom bun + espresso. Walk it down East Bay toward the Battery.

    4.7 · 57
    4.757 ratingsRead
  2. 02
    Things To Do3688 Angel Oak Rd, Johns Island

    Angel Oak Tree

    Angel Oak Tree

    11am. Drive to Johns Island. It's 400+ years old, free, and there's nothing between you and it.

    4.8 · 250
    4.8250 ratingsRead
  3. 03
    Restaurants1011 King St, Charleston

    Rodney Scott's BBQ

    Rodney Scott's BBQ

    1pm. Pull up to upper King for a pulled-pork sandwich and a side of greens. Eat outside.

    4.5 · 250
    4.5250 ratingsRead
  4. 04
    Restaurants1870 Bowens Island Rd, Charleston

    Bowens Island Restaurant

    Bowens Island Restaurant

    6pm. Sunset on the marsh, cluster oysters, beer in a can. The most Charleston meal there is.

    4.5 · 250
    4.5250 ratingsRead
  5. 05
    Restaurants232 Meeting St, Charleston

    FIG

    FIG

    8:30pm. The serious dinner. Reserve weeks out. Tomato tarte tatin in summer, ricotta gnocchi always.

    4.7 · 250
    4.7250 ratingsRead
  6. 06
    Bars511 King St, Charleston

    The Belmont

    The Belmont

    11pm. Last drink. Old movies on the wall, classic cocktails, no playlist drama.

    4.5 · 59
    4.559 ratingsRead

Last updated April 26, 2026