Glimpses of Charleston

A local's eye view

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This very cool looking building on East Bay Street was built as a bank in 1854, but later became the home for a restaurant. The Moorish Revival style of architecture is very eye-catching.

This very cool looking building on East Bay Street was built as a bank in 1854, but later became the home for a restaurant. The […]

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A beautiful Charleston door on Short Street, just a quick stroll to Burbage's or Queen Street Grocery.
This huge and handsome window box can be found on Legare Street.
The Col. Thomas Pinckney House on Broad Street was built in 1829. They picked a good area, as its neighbors include the John Rutledge House (home to a signer of the US Constitution) and the home of Edward Rutledge (the youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence).
Oleander can be found all over Charleston (here on the Low Battery) and its blossoms are beautiful. It is, however a poisonous plant and you should never put it in your mouth or drink tea brewed from it!

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The Best Breakfast in Charleston

Glimpses’ favorite spot for breakfast, especially during the week when it is mainly just locals, is the Marina Variety Store Restaurant. General ly known by the shorthand, “The Marina,” its menu spans the range from traditional eggs and bacon, pancakes and waffles, to the much more special “Low Country Hashbrowns” or the “Famous Fried Green […]

Best Seafood in Charleston?

There are so many ways seafood can be prepared and eaten in Charleston. From the wonderful Dave’s Carryout (a corner dive, which fries it up deliciously) to the fancier Amen Street  to many more in between (the tourist oriented Hyman’s, the communal tables at Hank’s Seafood, the newly converted food truck to restaurant Roadside Seafood, to the […]

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Featured Activities

Weekend Events

Looking for something fun or unusual to do in Charleston this weekend? You can find a full slate of events here. Enjoy!

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