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15+ restaurants in Charleston you can get to by boat
Take the boat out for breakfast, lunch, or dinner with this list of spots you can get to via the water.
April 22, 2026 11:56 AM
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Callie Putnam
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City
A downtown hotel to relaunch as The Ansonborough Charleston
The space will relaunch following renovations that will balance the hotel’s historic roots with modern comfort.
August 1, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Business
Q+A with Jesse Sandole of 167 Raw
We chatted with the owner of 167 Raw, Jesse Sandole, as the restaurant celebrates its 10th anniversary.
July 30, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Charleston.
July 22, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Food
Indulge in The Flower Experience
A downtown hotel and restaurant is offering The Flower Experience, for guests looking for a day of luxury + new adventures.
July 18, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Travel and Outdoors
Escape for the weekend with Swiftstay
Swiftstay offers its members a place to stay for their weekend travel for the price of a cleaning fee.
July 18, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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Travel and Outdoors
Celebrities spotted in Charleston
At least a dozen celebrities have been spotted around Charleston, check out which A-Listers have come to see what makes Charleston so special.
July 12, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Food
Raise a glass — Drink Up Week is coming
We’ve got details and a map full of drink deals: We’ll be highlighting the vibrant beverage scene across Charleston, SC from July 22 to July 26, 2024.
July 12, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Travel and Outdoors
2023: A record-setting year for Charleston tourism
A record-setting number of visitors made their way to Charleston last year; see how those trips helped boost the economy + tourism industry.
July 8, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Culture
Gibbes Museum spearheads a new community membership initiative
This new initiative promotes cultural exchange + strengthens the connections between local art, history, and science spots.
June 28, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Q+A with Highland Resources’ CEO on the progress of Charleston’s largest mixed-use project, Magnolia Landing
The Magnolia Landing development will span 192 acres and provide working, housing, dining, and entertainment options for the community.
October 7, 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.
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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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Volvo shares its route to expanding operations at its Charleston-area plant
The Swedish car company is celebrating 70 years, and it has sold more than 5 million cars in the US.
September 25, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Events
Charleston Beer Fest returns with more breweries
The annual festival will be back on Saturday, Oct. 25, at Riverfront Park in North Charleston. The Charleston Beer Fest will offer tastings from 75+ breweries, live music, and a variety of local vendors.
September 25, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Kultura is making room for more guests at a larger restaurant space in downtown Charleston
The acclaimed Filipino restaurant, Kultura, will expand its operations to a larger space on Rutledge Avenue, just a few blocks away from its original Spring Street spot.
September 22, 2025
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Callie Putnam