How to Spend an Anniversary Weekend in Charleston SC

It seems like Charleston, South Carolina continues to win award after award every year. They win awards like ‘America’s Favorite Small City’, ‘South’s Best City’, ‘Best Place to Propose in America’. This city is a perfect destination for an anniversary weekend with your significant other. Here are some of the more romantic things my husband and I did on our anniversary weekend in Charleston. What would you add to the list?  

Here is a guide to a romantic anniversary weekend in Charleston, SC.

Things To Do in Charleston for Your Anniversary

Visit The Notebook Film Locations

What’s more romantic than watching The Notebook together before you leave home and then visiting the film locations around Charleston? I’ve put together a self-guided tour of some of the most famous Notebook film locations around Charleston. Check it out here. Make sure you set aside enough time for the tour. It took me almost a full day to see and explore each spot.

Explore the Hidden Alleyways 

One of my favorite parts about my trip to Charleston was just walking around downtown and finding all the hidden alleyways. It is a great way to get a feel for the city along with the history. Here are some of my favorite alleyways: 

• Philadelphia Alley
  

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• Longitude Lane
  

• Stoll’s Alley

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• Price’s Alley
  

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Take a Horse Drawn Carriage Tour with Old South Carriage Co

One way to learn a lot about the history of Charleston is to take a horse drawn carriage tour. It is fun to walk around the city on your own, but taking a carriage ride tour helps you lean the history and stories behind the homes and spots around the city! And if you have been walking for awhile, it’s a nice way to relax. 

Visit Bull Island with Coastal Expeditions

This was another part of the trip to Charleston that I absolutely loved. We took a ferry with Coastal Expeditions to Bull Island. It’s a half-hour boat ride to the island. You get about 4 hours to explore, and then a half-hour boat ride back. We got to see dolphins, a ton of alligators, and I found a few sand dollars! Make sure you bring bug spray if you come to Bull Island. The mosquitos everywhere but the beach are relentless.

I highly recommend taking a tour with Coastal Expeditions. We were able to explore on our own, but there are other options that are more guided. Pick the one that fits your style!

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Where to Eat and Drink in Charleston for Your Anniversary

Breakfast at Vicious Biscuit

Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, so I’m including two breakfast spots you have to try. First is the Vicious Biscuit. Technically, this restaurant is located in Mt. Pleasant. It is worth the drive for their amazing biscuit dishes. I don’t know how they do it, but the biscuits taste different here than anywhere else I’ve had them. They are so delicious, and the creative ways they build them into every dish is incredible. I ate my “Ranchero” biscuit way too quickly to take a photo!

Breakfast at Millers All Day

Millers All Day is another fantastic breakfast spot. We ate here before our day of exploring the hidden alleyways. It’s a great spot to fuel up. Make sure to start off with a biscuit cinnamon roll. You will regret it if you don’t! Also, I am obsessed with their interior decorating. When we do our kitchen remodel, it will look like the inside of Millers All Day! 

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Enjoy a Wine and Cheese Happy Hour at Zero George Street

If you are a guest staying at Zero George Street, a daily happy hour of wine and cheese is included in your stay. If you’re not staying at Zero George Street, make sure to stop by in-between 5:00 pm-6:00 pm for their daily happy hour before your dinner. There are cozy, romantic spots throughout the property to enjoy your delicious wine and cheese. It’s a great way to start a  romantic evening with your significant other!

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Happy Hour at Indaco

Another great happy hour spot is Indaco. It’s an Italian food & wine spot on King Street. Happy hour is Tuesday-Tuesday from 5:00pm – 7:00pm at the bar. I had their house rose, which was delicious and not too sweet. Indaco is really close to The Darling Oyster Bar, so weI started off happy hour at Indaco and then walked to dinner at The Darling Oyster Bar. 

Romantic Anniversary Dinner at The Darling Oyster Bar

Splurge a little for your anniversary dinner and eat at The Darling Oyster Bar. I wish I could have eaten here every night. I’m not a big oyster fan, but the mussels and scallops were incredible. Whenever I travel to the coast, I have to have seafood. You will not be disappointed by The Darling Oyster Bar’s seafood selection. Make sure to make a reservation because their tables fill up quickly. 

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Where to Stay

There are many options to choose from for accommodations in Charleston. To find the perfect accommodation for you and your significant other for your anniversary weekend in Charleston, email me at hello@thekeystotravel.com.

Have you visited Charleston? What are your favorite things to see and do? 

Let me know when you’re ready for an anniversary weekend trip to charleston and I will put together a customized itinerary for you and your significant other! 

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