SEE / ART VENUES:

REDUX CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER
Redux Contemporary Art Center is a non-profit gallery, studio and education center located in historic downtown Charleston. Through diverse programming and a full studio facility, Redux promotes and encourages all forms of artistic creation, while introducing and educating the public to the contemporary visual arts.
136 St. Philip St./ Charleston South Carolina 29403/ (843)722-0697

GIBBES MUSEUM OF ART
The Gibbes Museum of Art opened in 1905 in historic downtown Charleston.  The museum houses a premier collection of over 10,000 works of art and photography, principally American works with a Charleston or Southern connection.  The museum has exhibited works of modernists John Folsom, Brian Rutenberg, Robert Rauschenberg, Jasper Johns, Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe Photo, and Jonathan Green.  135 Meeting St./ Charleston, South Carolina 29401/ (843) 722-2706

HALSEY INSTITUTE OF ART
Located in historic downtown Charleston, the Halsey is committed to providing a direct experience with contemporary works of art in all media within an environment that fosters creativity, individuality, innovation and education. In addition to producing exhibitions, lectures, film series, publications, and a comprehensive website, the Halsey serves as an extension of the undergraduate curricula at the College and as a cultural resource for the region.
161 Calhoun St./ Charleston, South Carolina 29424/ (843) 953-5680

CHARLESTON CITY WATERFRONT GALLERY
The City Gallery at Waterfront Park is a venue for contemporary artwork that is non-media specific, vital, and innovative – with a focus on broadening the Charleston art outlook. The gallery, located in historic downtown Charleston, exhibits contemporary artists working in the American South and beyond.
34 Prioleau St / Charleston, South Carolina 29401/ (843) 958-6484

EXPLORE:

CARRIAGE TOURS »
Explore Charleston by carriage.  Book online or walk to the market (historic downtown Charleston) and catch a carriage there-

OLD SOUTH CARRIAGE COMPANY
14 Anson Street/ Charleston, South Carolina 29401/ (843) 723-9217

CLASSIC CARRIAGE TOURS
10 Guignard Street/ Charleston, South Carolina 29401/ (843) 853-3747

PALMETTO CARRIAGE WORKS
40 North Market Street/ Charleston, SC 29401/ (843) 723-8145

BICYCLES »

CHARLESTON BICYCLE COMPANY
334-M East Bay St/ Charleston, SC 29401/ (843) 407-0482

BICYCLE-CAB »
The most unique way to travel Charleston is a bicycle cab (pedicab). Each cab holds 2-3 people.  Blankets available during cold weather.

CHARLESTON PEDICAB
26 Cumberland Str/ Charleston, South Carolina 29401/ (843)577-7088

AUTO-CAB »

CHARLESTON BLACK CAB COMPANY (843) 216-2627

YELLOW CAB (843) 577-6565

GOOD EATS:

39 Rue de Jean
39 John St. 722-8881. French brasserie. Burgers, steaks, sushi, and salads. Indoor-outdoor patio seating. Lunch daily from 11:30 a.m.; Full dinner served 5:30-11 p.m. Limited menu served through 1 a.m.

Anson

12 Anson St. 577-0551. Seafood, chops, light entrees, barbecue or cashew-crusted grouper, shecrab soup, shrimp & grits. Bar opens 5 p.m., seating starts 5:30 p.m.

Blossom
171 E. Bay St. 722-9200. Local fish and produce. Fried shrimp, salad, seared tuna, crab ravioli, wood oven pizza, lasagna. Mon.-Thu. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-midnight. Sun. Brunch 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Dinner 4 -10 p.m.

Carolina’s
10 Exchange St. 724-3800. Southern bistro focusing on fresh local seafood and produce from our organic gardens. Chef’s tasting menu and early bar menu. Sun.-Thur. 5-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 5-11 p.m.

Charleston Grill at Charleston Place Hotel
224 King St. 577-4522. New lighter menu includes dishes such as sashimi with pomegranate molasses and venison with a foie gras mousseline. Jazz nightly. Sun.-Thu. 6-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 6-11 p.m. Reservations suggested.

Coast
39-D John St. (behind 39 Rue de Jean on Hutson Alley). 722-8838. Fresh fish daily. Red Snapper AImondine, Crab Stuffed Flounder, full raw bar and nightly specials. Mon.-Sun. 5:30-until.

Cypress 
167 E. Bay St. 727-0111. American/Asian flair. Wood grill steaks and seafood, shellfish bar, tableside service and casual bar menu. 4,500 bottle wine wall. Daily from 5:30 p.m.

Fig
232 Meeting St. 805-5900. Neighborhood bistro. Menu changes daily using fresh lowcountry resources. Dinner Mon-Thurs 6-11p.m. Fri.-Sat. 6 p.m. -midnight.

Fish
442 King St. 722-FISH. Seafood. Seasonal menu. Patio seating avail. Mon.-Fri. 11:30-2 p.m. Mon.-Sat. from 5:30 p.m.

Grill 225 at Market Pavilion Hotel
225 East Bay St. 266-4222. USDA Prime Beef, International and local seafood. Fillets, steaks, lamb, veal. Lunch Mon.-Sun. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Dinner Sun.-Thu., 5:30 p.m.-11 p.m., Fri.- Sat. 5:30 p.m. – midnight

Halls Chop House
434 King St Charleston, SC 843.727.0090. Prime beef, seafood, and signature desserts. Call for hours. Reservations suggested.

High Cotton
199 East Bay St. 724-3815. Beef, game, seafood, wine. Dinner daily from 5:30 p.m., Lunch Sat. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sun. brunch, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Magnolias
185 E. Bay St. 577-7771. Shrimp sausage&grits, down-South egg roll, veal meatloaf, seafood. Sun.-Thu. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun. brunch served until 3:45 p.m.

McCrady’s
2 Unity Alley. 577-0025. Sophisticated, modern American cuisine, roasted black grouper with mushrooms, tomato confit and black truffle emulsion. Chef’s tasting menu, award-winning wine list. Sun.-Thurs., 5:30-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 5:30-11p.m.