When visiting Charleston in the summertime, dress like a local and pack breezy cottons in bright, clear colors and patterns. Don’t forget a comfortable pair of walking shoes! The exploring downtown is done by foot, with an occasional pedi cab ride, or horse drawn carriage tour thrown in! I traveled in a dress by Devotion, a pair of Gola sneakers, and a cross body bag by Herbert and I wore this outfit straight through to dinner because I was just having too much fun to stop and make an outfit change!
King Street is the street for local boutiques inside historic buildings. For fun rooftop experiences downtown, try The Grand Bohemian Hotel restaurant and bar, or a poolside lunch at The Little Palm restaurant of the The Ryder Hotel next door. The Grand Bohemian Hotel roof has a good view of the city, the river and the bridge. Call ahead and make a reservation (2 hr max) for the rooftop pool and lunch at The Ryder Hotel. Charleston is known for good restaurants, and we had a memorable dinner at Bistronomy by Nico. For a fantastic breakfast-all-day experience, try Millers All Day on King Street! Parcel 32 is another fabulous restaurant also on King Street. Fun fact, Parcel 32 and Millers All Day are both designed by Whitney Rietz Eller who also designed the interiors of our new Birmingham shop!
When in Charleston, if you see an open alley, always explore it! You might find amazing trees, a cut through to the next street, or even a centuries old church graveyard. Daniel Island connects to Charleston by way of either a bridge or the ferry and has a fantastic trail along the water with the most number of huge live oaks I have ever seen in one location. If you can catch a concert in the Credit One Stadium on Daniel Island, go! Great venue with no bad seat in the house!
The architecture in Charleston is such a treat! There are several historic homes you can tour and learn all about, such as the Nathaniel-Russell Home. The gardens and curb appeal of all the homes are just so charming.