- explore the Battery and Rainbow Row

- go on a horse carriage tour (we suggest Old South Carriage Company)

- shop on King Street

- enjoy the beach! Our favorite beach is Sullivan's Island (pro tip - bring frosé from the Co-op but be sure to hide it)

- play pickleball at the Colonial Lake

- go on a run/walk (my favorite loop is starting at Colonial Lake, running down the Battery, and taking a left on Tradd Street which will take you back to Colonial Lake)

- Golf: Jack's favorite golf courses are

- Mt. Pleasant: Rivertowne Country Club, Charleston National

- Isle of Palms: Wild Dunes Harbor

- West of Downtown: The Links at Stono Ferry

DOWNTOWN

- Island Provisions - good for a quick pitstop for a coffee and breakfast/lunch

- Babas on Cannon - another informal, quick spot

- Welton's Tiny Bakeshop - to-go baked goods

- Miller's All Day - plan to get there early to beat the line!

MT. PLEASANT

- Grace and Grit - a delish sit-down breakfast spot! Try their brussels pesto grits.. trust me!

- Vicious Biscuit

- Page's Okra Grill - classic breakfast spot

DOWNTOWN

- Porchetta Shop - my new absolute favorite! foccacia sandwiches are so yummy

- Leon's Oyster Shop - delish sea food (and chicken), amazing for both lunch and dinner. And Frosé!

MT PLEASANT

- Five Loaves - yummy sandwich/soup/salad stop

- Square Onion - favorite sandwich in Mt. P since I was a little girl - the Turkey Parm never misses! Great outdoor, casual spot

* generally reservations are required, usually 2+ weeks in advance!

DOWNTOWN

- Delaney's Oyster House: delish oysters and seafood

- Lewis Barbecue: casual spot with best BBQ in Charleston. No reservations required!

- Renzo - more casual Italian stop. You can sit at the bar without a reservation

- Pink Bellies - Vietnamese American. The OG Garlic Noodles is a death row meal... SO GOOD

MT PLEASANT

- Community Table - yummy spot in the I'On neighborhood

- Iggy's Pizza - best pizza in the Charleston area! No reservations required!

- Tavern and Table - best food on Shem Creek

SULLIVAN'S ISLAND

- Obstinate Daughter - one of my top 3 spots - amazing Italian and sea food

- Poe's Tavern - casual burger and sandwich joint. Reservations are not required but you will most likely have to put your name down and wait

- Home Team BBQ - great food and even better drinks. Be careful with the Gamechangers!

- Citrus Club: an up-scale spot to grab a fantastic cocktail - it overlooks our church where the ceremony will take place!

- Island Cabana Bar - casual spot with good bar-food and drinks overlooking the Charleston Harbor and Ravenel Bridge

- Edmond's Oast Brewing Co. - brewery with good food

- Home Team: we love their Gamechangers and Irish Coffees but be careful if you have more than 1

- Henry's: fun bar near market street with a ton of personality.

- Water's Edge Cabana Bar: great spot on Shem Creek in Mt. Pleasant with a great happy hour