First Time in Charleston

I never like rushing down to Charleston. It's such a low key city - I like to get into the mindset of relaxing before I arrive. I'll typically mosey on down and aim to get there at 11AM - just in time for lunch. If I get there before lunch though, I'll grab a coffee or tea to kick things off.

After lunch, I'll drive over to the hotel and check in.

King street has everything from Home Decor Shops to Clothing Boutiques to Antique Stores and more. So after I check in to the hotel, I'll walk over to King Street and do a little shopping. I rarely buy anything, but it's fun to pop in and out of the shops and see what they have.

After walking around, I start getting thirsty - so I'll grab a mid afternoon beverage.. The goal is to quench my thirst - so it's usually a tea or coffee, and Babas on Cannon is a Charleston essential. Plus they have some great stacks if you need something to tide you over till dinner.

If your room wasn't ready when you checked-in, it should definitely be ready by now. So at this point, it's time to head back to the hotel and freshen up before dinner. Relax a bit, shower if you want, and change into something cute. Then, if I have time, I'm headed to The Palmetto Hotel at 4:30 for an Espresso Martini before dinner.

I order way too much food at dinner - and probably one too many drinks, so I want to walk around after. A Haunted Tour is the perfect activity - it gets you walking around, plus its more fun with a slight buzz at night.

IF it's not too late at this point, I'll grab a drink at the bar of the Palmetto Hotel.. They have THE BEST espresso martini in town. It's topped with a Dulce de Leche foam that just makes it perfect.