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An elegant rooftop pool surrounded by palm trees, lounge chairs, and umbrellas overlooks a lush courtyard. The multi-level building features greenery-covered terraces, airy patios, and classic architecture bathed in sunlight.
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The Cooper will debut as the peninsula’s first luxury waterfront hotel in March 2026
This spring, The Cooper, the city’s first luxury waterfront hotel, will open just steps away from Joe Riley Waterfront Park.
October 28, 2025 03:48 PM
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Callie Putnam
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Know before you go: Coastal Carolina Fair
The Coastal Carolina Fair returns to Exchange Park with concerts, food, exhibits, and rides — use this guide to prepare for your visit.
October 28, 2025
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Callie Putnam
The photo above shows three dishes from Indaco, the white plates sit on a wooden table, and feature meatballs, chicken, and grits, and tiramisu.
Food
Enjoy a cozy dinner at Indaco featuring new fall menu items
The Italian spot on King Street is warming this up this fall with a handful of new dishes that will have you coming back for seconds.
October 27, 2025
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Callie Putnam
A neatly set restaurant table displays Hank’s Seafood menus—one brown leather, one illustrated cream, and one brunch insert—alongside silverware, glassware, and a folded napkin embroidered with “Hank’s.”
Food
A Charleston favorite, Hank’s Seafood Restaurant, is now offering lunch
Hank’s Seafood Restaurant’s new service is rooted in the restaurant’s 25+ years of tradition and focuses on refreshed lunch options.
October 21, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Charleston ranked No. 1 small city for a fourth year in the US in Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards
It’s not just Charleston getting the praise; the Lowcountry has several hotels, resorts, and islands honored in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards.
October 7, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Events
Know before you go: Riverfront Revival
Deep dive into this guide and learn how to navigate the annual two-day music festival loaded with live music and food inspired by the Lowcountry.
September 30, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Restaurant Roundup: New and coming-soon restaurants in Charleston
Dining in the Holy City is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
September 26, 2025
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Callie Putnam
A set wooden table displays an array of dishes: pasta with clams, fresh salad, bone marrow, crusty bread, cocktails, and chips, creating a vibrant, rustic, and inviting dining experience.
Food
Allora to bring a taste of coastal Italy to Spring Street
The new coastal Italian concept is set to open in the Cannonborough-Elliotborough neighborhood, offering rooftop dining, all-day coffee, and gelato.
September 18, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Movies and TV shows filmed in and around Charleston
Use this list to see if you can spot the Lowcountry scenes featured in movies and TV shows filmed around town.
September 18, 2025
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Shari Tingle
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Development
Taking a closer look at the Courier Square project
Courier Square is a mixed-use Planned Urban Development project that aims to provide new housing, retail, and office space to upper King Street.
September 15, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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10+ museums in Charleston
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or music fan, these 12 museums in Charleston have it all.
September 12, 2025
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