I’ve been eager to travel to Charleston for a while, and then when my husband won tickets to the Masters we decided to stay in Charleston for a few days surrounding the golf tournament and it did not disappoint!
Here are a few highlights from our three days in town, mostly some beautiful sights and good eats/drinks we had along the way.
Our Stay
We stayed at the Planter’s Inn hotel and the location couldn’t have been better. We were able to walk wherever we wanted to go, and I loved the charm of this hotel.
And the coconut cake really is delicious!
Out and About
Our trip began by going across the street from our hotel to Meeting at Market where we watched our Hawkeye women play in the national championship! Being in South Carolina while playing South Carolina was funny, but we certainly weren’t outnumbered in our cheers!
We then had reservations for supper so began walking there, when we begin hearing some very boisterous singing coming from a hidden little karaoke bar. We stayed for a couple entertaining tunes and then continued toward our destination.
Our reservation was at a place called R. Kitchen, and if someone in our group wouldn’t have stopped, I would have walked right past it. The place seemingly only seats nine regularly, and as you’re ushered in right at your reserved time, you find yourself in a cozy little kitchen/dining area where the three cooks work together to present a five course meal that changes each day.
I still can’t stop thinking about this French onion gnocchi. We ended up staying and chatting with the three chefs as they cleaned up and had an awesome experience that I’d highly recommend!
We also stopped for drinks at Republic, which my friend Bre tells me is on the shows Southern Charm/Hospitality, and she even spotted a couple of the show’s cast walking down the street.
The next day we hit up Hyman’s Seafood for brunch, and it definitely lived up to all the great reviews.
Nic’s Bloody Mary was document-worthy!
This crab roll was *chef’s kiss,* and apparently our table once hosted Lynard Skynard and Tara Lapinski.
Tate then put on his Tour Guide hat and led us on a walking tour around the city. Rainbow Row, the Pineapple Fountain, and the beautiful architecture were highlights!
For supper that night we ate at Bar 167, and Bre and I agreed the scallops were probably the best thing we ate on the entire trip!
The next morning we drove to Magnolia Plantation and Garden, which use to house enslaved people working in the rice fields. In the 1840s, the plantation owner built elaborate gardens for his wife, and the plantation now serves as a historical landmark and beautiful garden attraction.
From the plantation we headed to Folly Beach and enjoyed seaside tacos and a stroll down the pier.
We headed back toward downtown Charleston and sought out a rooftop bar to catch some more scenery and a sunset beverage. By far our favorite rooftop patio was Citrus, located 8 stories up in the Dewberry Charleston hotel.
For supper that night we made a dash to 167 Raw, which is some of the best sushi I’ve had. The crab Rangoon roll is spot on.
We had a night cap at Church and Union, which is an old church turned into a bar and restaurant where the book The Art of War is rewritten on the ceiling!
The Masters
The next day we left at 4:30am to head to Augusta for the Masters tournament, which was an incredible experience in itself.
For our final morning in Charleston, we took a rainy walk to Millers All Day which was a delicious place for brunch.
If you’ve been to Charleston, do any of these places look familiar? Or are there any questions I can answer?