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America's first museum, founded in 1773, exhibits relics from South Carolina & Confederate history.

Have pie and beer for lunch or grits and biscuits for dinner at this refined bistro, bakery, and bar.

Stylish hotel in a 19th-century mansion with a seafood restaurant & a fitness room. In a mansion dating from 1830, this sophisticated hotel is a 12-minute walk from Historic Charleston City Market and 1 mile from Joe Riley Waterfront Park. Featuring foxed mirrored accents, patterned wallpaper and artwork, the stylish rooms offer free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus minifridges, microwaves, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Suites add kitchenettes; some have pull-out sofas or balconies. Amenities include an upscale seafood restaurant and a fitness room, as well as a meeting room.

Nestled in a charming Victorian townhouse with cozy porches and a sprawling wine cellar, this spot serves up mouthwatering Southern comfort food and delightful hospitality.

Nestled in a charming 19th-century building, Emeline is a stylish boutique hotel in Charleston, offering inviting rooms, top-notch service, and a prime location.

Upscale eatery uses family recipes to create Southern comfort foods for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

New American cooking served in an art deco dining room with a large bar, live music, and a stage.

Nestled in the charming Planters Inn, Peninsula Grill dazzles with upscale Southern cuisine and legendary desserts in a cozy yet elegant atmosphere.

Southern-inspired breakfast-to-dinner cafe offering vegetarian and vegan options, beer, and wine.

Refined, 9-room B&B set in an 1892 mansion, offering hot Southern breakfast and afternoon tea. Set in an elegant 1892 mansion, this upscale B&B is across the street from the 6-acre public park of White Point Garden and a mile from the Charleston Museum. The 9 refined, individually decorated rooms feature 4-poster beds, antique furniture, free Wi-Fi and iPod docks, plus luxe toiletries and linens. Some have fireplaces, hardwood floors and oriental rugs, while others have claw-foot tubs and stained glass windows. Hot Southern breakfast can be served in the formal dining room, in the courtyard, on the veranda or in-room. Other perks include traditional afternoon tea and evening sherry. Parking is free.