Friday to Sunday · 3 days · 9 stops

Charleston: harbor, market and shrimp

Arrive Friday afternoon. Walk the water, eat well, and make room for a harbor cruise.

Food, drinks, water and local discoveries. Sunday travel needs a buffer; Monday gives more room.

Day 1 · Friday

Joe Riley Waterfront Park photo review
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Joe Riley Waterfront Park

Charleston, SC

Friday late afternoon: stretch your legs by the harbor and follow the quieter historic side streets when time allows. Sunset timing varies; leave room for dinner.

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Lowcountry boil from Hyman's Seafood website
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Hyman's Seafood

Charleston, SC

Friday dinner: our highest-ranked Charleston shrimp spot in the inherited guide. Check the menu and hours.

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Day 2 · Saturday

Market Hall, Charleston, South Carolina, designed by Edward Brickell White and built in 1841. Damaged by bombardment in the Civl War, the 1886 earthquake, and hurricane Hugo in 1989, Market Hall, the
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Charleston City Market

Charleston, SC

Saturday morning: a relaxed City Market browse and coffee, then explore the historic side streets. If time allows, extend the walk toward the Battery and White Point Garden rather than adding a separate cross-town attraction.

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Lowcountry boil from Hyman's Seafood website
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Hyman's Seafood

Charleston, SC

Saturday lunch: a downtown seafood stop between the market and harbor cruise. Pick from the current menu, and change this stop if you want another restaurant.

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Charleston Harbor Tours boat
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Charleston Harbor Tours

Charleston, SC

Saturday afternoon: choose a harbor sailing that fits the day; book with the operator.

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Joe Riley Waterfront Park

Charleston, SC

Saturday late afternoon: return to the harbor for views and a relaxed pause. Drinks are optional at a nearby place you choose; no specific bar is promised.

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Magnolias

Charleston, SC

Saturday dinner: Southern cooking downtown. Reserve directly if needed.

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Day 3 · Sunday

Boats at Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant, SC.
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Shem Creek boardwalk and working fishing boats

Mount Pleasant, SC

Sunday morning: walk Shem Creek and look for real fishing vessels from public areas, then brunch in Mount Pleasant. Boat activity varies; do not enter working docks.

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Illustrative coastal artwork, not Page's Okra Grill
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Page's Okra Grill

Charleston, SC

Sunday brunch: shrimp and grits in Mount Pleasant, across the bridge. Allow time for the transfer and your flight.

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