Plus, learn to make buttermilk biscuits.
 
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☀️ The days are getting longer
blue skies, blue water, and the Arthur Ravenel Bridge
Stay home for Spring Break and explore what the Holy City has to offer. | Photo by beccornwell.
Who’s ready for Spring Break? Our City Editors took Friday off to spend more time out and about in the Holy City — Erika grabbed a strawberry basil lemonade from Swank Desserts and Callie met up with friends for brunch at Page’s Okra Grill.

Today’s newsletter is designed to help you enjoy longer days in the 843 — take a look at our favorite staycations and unique places to recommend visitors stay, family-friendly activities, recommended hiking trails, and our guide to dog-friendly businesses.
 
Asked
 
Which city did US travelers Google most in 2023?
A. Nashville
B. New York
C. Los Angeles
D. Las Vegas
 
 
Events
 
Monday, March 25
  • Medal of Honor Ceremony | Monday, March 25 | Patriots Point, 85 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant | Free with admission | Honor the 80 years of the Laffey (named for Medal of Honor Recipient Bartlett Laffey) and the 161st of awarding the first Medal of Honor.
Tuesday, March 26
  • Fettuccine Making Class + Dinner | Tuesday, March 26 | Two Blokes Brewing, 547 Long Point Rd., Ste. 101, Mount Pleasant | $60 | Learn how to make delicious homemade fettuccini from scratch.
Wednesday, March 27
  • Oh My Mahjong | Wednesday, March 27 | 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant, 916 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Mount Pleasant | $75 | Choose Mahjong 101 to learn the basics or Mahjong 102 to practice through guided play.
  • Spring Garden Stroll + Wine Tasting | Wednesday, March 27 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Middleton Place, 4300 Ashley River Rd., Charleston | $30-$40 | Spend the evening exploring America’s oldest landscaped gardens with a glass of wine.
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Sports
 
Serve up family fun at this award-winning tennis tournament
Credit One
Thanks to MUSC Health, Family Weekend admission is free for kids 16 + under and adult tickets are $10. | Photo provided by Credit One Charleston Open
It’s game time, Charleston. Are you a sports fan with your eyes set on watching world-class action? From Saturday, March 30-Sunday, April 7, the largest women-only professional tennis tournament in North America is serving up tennis excellence.

Whether you’re a tennis aficionado or a family looking for spring break fun, there are endless ways to enjoy the Credit One Charleston Open. Attendees can:
  • Attend the event’s signature Family Weekend (happening March 30-31), which features two days of family-friendly activities during the tournament’s qualifying rounds. Bonus: To celebrate Spring Break, kid-friendly activities will be offered across the grounds for all nine tournament days.
  • Enjoy happy hour sips while listening to live music on the Oaks Deck before catching a match under the lights at Credit One Stadium.
  • Explore the tastes of Charleston with culinary offerings from Sorelle, 167 Sushi, Verde, and more.
  • Catch pickleball and padel fever at the tournament’s expanded racket sports zone.
  • See three-time Grand Slam finalist and current World No. 6 Ons Jabeur return to the Lowcountry to defend her title + more tennis superstars.
 
News Notes
 
Development
  • Liollio Architecture and SeamonWhiteside were selected to provide planning, architectural, and engineering services for a new park in Mount Pleasant. Rifle Range Road Park will be ~100 acres and feature fields, courts, pavilions, a playground, and a community building. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)
Cause
  • Some Cooper River Bridge Run participants are helping Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary by supporting the annual Bridge the Gap fundraiser. These Cooper Bridge Run participants have set up fundraising pages to accept donations until Saturday, April 6, to help support the 200+ animals that live at Hallie Hill.
Try This
  • Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit and The Charleston Place have partnered to offer locals and guests a biscuit-making experience. Participants will get a tutorial on how to make classic buttermilk biscuits. Warning: You’ll get your hands dirty. Tickets are $135 + include a hardback cookbook and a bag of biscuit mix.
Pets
  • Who’s ready to paw-ty? Thursday, March 28, pups and their owners are invited to join Yappy Hour at Wannamaker County Park from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Whether your furry friend prefers chasing frisbees or lounging in the sun, this is your chance to connect with the local dog community.
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  • CLTtoday has entered the chat. But that’s not the only prize on the table. We’re offering two chances to win $500 cash: One randomly picked subscriber and the subscriber with the most CLTtoday referrals. What are you waiting for? Share and win big by Sunday, March 31 to enter.
 
 
The Buy
 
A pack of the No. 1 best-selling Hanes Men’s Boxer Briefs, because they’re 30% off so you can stock up on new underwear. Each pair is made from cotton, breathable, and moisture-wicking. Pro tip: The sale ends tonight.
 
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The Wrap
 
CHS_CallieBrown Today’s edition by:
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