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Charleston, SC, with wife and 1 year old
Posted on 3/6/24 at 7:28 pm
Posted on 3/6/24 at 7:28 pm
We're looking at going in mid-June, from Louisiana. We could go to Destin or Gulf Shores like usual, but while we have the opportunity, we want to go somewhere far and different.
Any recommendations on what part of the city to go, stay away from, preferred pub type bars, attractions like zoo, etc.? We'll do probably a couple evenings at the beach, some tourism one day, some shopping or downtown sightseeing another.
We're probably going to rent a car, FWIW, so ubering isn't an obstacle.
Any recommendations on what part of the city to go, stay away from, preferred pub type bars, attractions like zoo, etc.? We'll do probably a couple evenings at the beach, some tourism one day, some shopping or downtown sightseeing another.
We're probably going to rent a car, FWIW, so ubering isn't an obstacle.
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Posted on 3/6/24 at 10:02 pm to Barbellthor
First off, you’re cutting it close. Are there places available? With a 1 year old I’d stay in Kiawah (best private beach in SC) and do a couple of day trips to Charleston. We go 2X a year from North Carolina.
Posted on 3/6/24 at 10:18 pm to Barbellthor
Charleston is an outdoor place for sightseeing and history. June will be hot, especially for a 1 year old.
No zoo but an adequate aquarium.
Downtown is all walkable
The plantations are away a little and will need transportation.
King St downtown is kind of the shopping area
Beaches don't compare to Destin area. IMO.
No zoo but an adequate aquarium.
Downtown is all walkable
The plantations are away a little and will need transportation.
King St downtown is kind of the shopping area
Beaches don't compare to Destin area. IMO.
Posted on 3/6/24 at 10:34 pm to Barbellthor
I used Turo to pick up and drop off the truck at CHS. It was a breeze and cheaper than Avis or Enterprise.
June will be miserably hot. I went last year at the beginning of July and it was tough.
Things to do:
The Battery
Charles Town Landing
The Citadel
College of Charleston
Shem Creek
Folly Beach/Island of Palms/Sullivan's Island
The Hunley Sub
Middleton Plantation
Boone Hall
Aquarium
The Alley
USS Yorktown
King Street
Ghost Tour
Carriage Tour
Evening Boat cruise (surprisingly, the boat cruise we went on had the best She-Crab soup while I was in CHS.
Places to eat:
Nico's (highly recommend)
Rodney Scott BBQ
Okra Grill
Oak Steakhouse
Halls Chophouse (highly recommend)
The Boathouse
Millers All Day
Fig
Poogan's Porch (highly recommend for brunch)
June will be miserably hot. I went last year at the beginning of July and it was tough.
Things to do:
The Battery
Charles Town Landing
The Citadel
College of Charleston
Shem Creek
Folly Beach/Island of Palms/Sullivan's Island
The Hunley Sub
Middleton Plantation
Boone Hall
Aquarium
The Alley
USS Yorktown
King Street
Ghost Tour
Carriage Tour
Evening Boat cruise (surprisingly, the boat cruise we went on had the best She-Crab soup while I was in CHS.
Places to eat:
Nico's (highly recommend)
Rodney Scott BBQ
Okra Grill
Oak Steakhouse
Halls Chophouse (highly recommend)
The Boathouse
Millers All Day
Fig
Poogan's Porch (highly recommend for brunch)
Posted on 3/7/24 at 8:15 am to Barbellthor
Thank you all for the help. I'm much aware June is not cold, but who wants to go to a beach-type place when it's cold? Ha. After all, Florida beaches shouldn't be any cooler at the same time, right?
That's also why I'm looking at as earlier a date as possible, and we have found some affordable air bnb's. But after talking with the wife some more, she now feels more comfortable on a cruise than flying with the baby. We shall see. But I'll keep this information handy because I'd still like to go up one day.
That's also why I'm looking at as earlier a date as possible, and we have found some affordable air bnb's. But after talking with the wife some more, she now feels more comfortable on a cruise than flying with the baby. We shall see. But I'll keep this information handy because I'd still like to go up one day.
Posted on 3/7/24 at 11:35 am to Barbellthor
You lost me at 1 year old . Good luck anywhere you go
Posted on 3/7/24 at 2:22 pm to Barbellthor
They have a nice aquarium.
Posted on 5/1/24 at 6:52 am to Barbellthor
Charleston is nice but it’s not really a beach destination. If you’re looking for a beach vacation, go to the AL coast or FL panhandle
This post was edited on 5/1/24 at 6:58 am
Posted on 5/1/24 at 9:22 am to Barbellthor
My choice would be to go to Sea Island, Georgia and stay at the King and the Prince. It's got a great pool area right on the beach. The downtown area is not far away and it has a quite a few really good restaurants and old time bars. The bar at the King and the Prince is really good too. Fly into Jacksonville or Savannah. It's about a 45-55 minute drive from either airport.
This post was edited on 5/1/24 at 9:53 am
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