The Lowcountry is known for its food and tourism, so make sure you experience some of it while you are here. Charly loves the boat tour by Charleston Harbor Tours and the Lowcountry ravioli at Nigel's Good Food. If you love BBQ, you have to go to the famous Rodney Scott's in Downtown Chucktown (that's one of the many nicknames the locals call Charleston). If you want to hangout and listen to music and get a good drink, then The Blue Note or Vibez are great options.
Harbor tours, sailboat tours, carriage tours, and city tours.
Tour Charleston, LLC/Buxton Books
160 King Street, Charleston, SC 29401, (843) 723-1670
Book a walking tour with Charly's friend and former college professor, Damon L. Fordham. He is a local historian and provides a tour called Lost Stories of Black Charleston.
Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark
8888 University Boulevard, North Charleston, SC 29406, (843) 762-5585
1651 North Main Street, Summerville, SC 29483, (843) 875-7090
Yum! The street corn is sooo good. And so is the salmon and grits. Don't forget the blackberry margarita!
Taco Boy
106 Front Street, Summerville, SC 29483, (843) 851-8226
The name speaks for itself, they specialize in tacos. I believe their original location is on Folly Beach if you plan to visit that area.
Nigel's Good Food II
9616 U.S. 78, Ladson, SC 29456, (843) 718-1759
My favorite is the lowcountry ravioli and the geechie wings. But I've had the fried chicken, fried fish, red rice, and chicken n' waffles and they were all delicious. Nigel's also has a BBQ restaurant next door to this location.
Rodney Scott's BBQ - Charleston
1011 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403, (843) 990-9535
Rodney Scott was recently inducted into the Barbeque Hall of Fame. VP Kamala Harris has also given it her personal stamp of approval.
The Blue Note Bistro
7550 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 29418, (843) 870-4162
Good food, good music, good vibes for a mature crowd.
Vibez Restaurant & Lounge
2611 Ashley Phosphate Road, North Charleston, SC 29418, (843) 330-2737
Bourbon N' Bubbles
570 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403, (854) 429-1011
Bertha's Kitchen
2332 Meeting Street Road, Charleston, SC 29405, (843) 554-6519
With Charleston growing and quickly becoming known for its culinary scene, it is easy for tourists to overlook the significant role the Gullah-Geechee people of the sea islands have contributed to Lowcountry food culture. Bertha's is soul food by Geechee people.