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A Charleston bachelorette weekend

Itineraries · Charleston, SC · 3 days

A 3-day Charleston bachelorette plan: Rainbow Row and the Battery, sunset at The Rooftop at The Vendue, dinner at Magnolias, a Folly Beach day, a group dinner at The Darling Oyster Bar, and brunch at Poogan's Porch before King Street.

This plan is built for a bachelorette or friends' weekend in Charleston, with one big group dinner each night and the days kept walkable. Day 1 covers the historic waterfront, Day 2 is a beach day on Folly Beach, and Day 3 is brunch and King Street before an afternoon flight.

Day 1

Rainbow Row and the Battery

6 stops
  1. StayThe Mills House Hotel115 Meeting St, Charleston, SC · Map of The Mills House HotelOr wherever the group is staying
  2. 10:00 AM10:00 AMDoRainbow Row79-107 E Bay St, Charleston, SC · Map of Rainbow RowThirteen pastel houses; they're private homes, so take photos from the sidewalk
  3. 10:45 AM10:45 AMDoWhite Point Garden2 Murray Blvd, Charleston, SC · Map of White Point GardenThe park at the Battery; walk the seawall along East Battery
  4. 12:30 PM12:30 PMEatFleet Landing186 Concord St, Charleston, SC · Map of Fleet LandingSeafood on the harbor; lunch until 3:30 PM, and reserve ahead
  5. 5:30 PM5:30 PMDoThe Rooftop at The Vendue19 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC · Map of The Rooftop at The VendueSunset drinks and shareable plates; walk-in only
  6. 7:30 PM7:30 PMEatMagnolias185 E Bay St, Charleston, SC · Map of MagnoliasSouthern classics; book on Resy, or ask about the upstairs private dining rooms for a big group

If we have time

Day 2

Folly Beach

4 stops
  1. 10:00 AM10:00 AMDoFolly Beach County Park1100 W Ashley Ave, Folly Beach, SC · Map of Folly Beach County ParkDrive or rideshare from downtown and arrive early; open 8 AM to sunset
  2. 12:30 PM12:30 PMEatRita's Seaside Grille2 Center St, Folly Beach, SC · Map of Rita's Seaside GrilleNear the pier; weekend brunch runs until 2 PM
  3. 2:30 PM2:30 PMDoLighthouse Inlet Heritage PreserveE Ashley Ave (east end), Folly Beach, SC · Map of Lighthouse Inlet Heritage PreserveA short walk to the beach for views of the Morris Island Lighthouse offshore; parking is limited
  4. 7:30 PM7:30 PMEatThe Darling Oyster Bar513 King St, Charleston, SC · Map of The Darling Oyster BarRaw bar on Upper King Street; book a big table well ahead

If we have time

Day 3

Brunch and King Street

4 stops
  1. 9:30 AM9:30 AMEatPoogan's Porch72 Queen St, Charleston, SC · Map of Poogan's PorchBrunch daily from 9 AM; reserve for weekends
  2. 11:00 AM11:00 AMDoKing StreetKing St at Market St, Charleston, SC · Map of King StreetShop your way north toward Upper King
  3. 1:30 PM1:30 PMEatLeon's Oyster Shop698 King St, Charleston, SC · Map of Leon's Oyster ShopFried chicken and oysters; reservations for 6 to 12 on Resy
  4. 3:30 PM3:30 PMTravelLeon's Oyster Shop to Charleston International Airport (CHS)5500 International Blvd, North Charleston, SC · Map of Charleston International Airport (CHS)Rideshare or drive; allow extra time for traffic

If we have time

Tips

  1. Alcohol and glass aren't allowed on Folly Beach, and that includes Folly Beach County Park. Save the drinks for the rooftop and dinner.
  2. The Folly Beach County Park lot is usually full by 10:30 AM on weekends. If it is, use the city lots on West Ashley Ave, and park with all four tires off the road.
  3. The Rooftop at The Vendue doesn't take reservations and adds a 20% gratuity for parties of 8 or more. Arrive before sunset for a spot by the rail.
  4. Book group dinners weeks ahead. Fleet Landing takes phone reservations for up to 12, and Leon's can't seat walk-in parties larger than 8.

Plan it together in Freya

Every stop goes on your trip with its place from Apple Maps, so the group gets directions, drive times and the weather. Then swap things out, vote and split the costs.

Add to FreyaCustomize in the builder

Change any stop, move things between days or add your own, then add your version to Freya. Not on an iPhone? Copy the plan for the group chat.

Questions

Is 3 days enough for Charleston?

For a first visit, yes. This plan fits 14 stops into 3 days (Day 1: Rainbow Row and the Battery; Day 2: Folly Beach; Day 3: Brunch and King Street). Add a day if your group likes a slower pace.

When is the best time to go to Charleston?

April to June and September to October, warm enough for the beach without the peak summer heat.

Where should a group eat in Charleston?

This plan stops at Fleet Landing, Magnolias, Rita's Seaside Grille, The Darling Oyster Bar, Poogan's Porch and Leon's Oyster Shop. Vote on dinner in Freya if the group can't agree.

What if the group wants to split up?

The ideas under “If we have time” (Charleston City Market, Charleston City Market, Angel Oak Park and Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens) are optional. In Freya, set who's going on a stop so everyone knows where to meet back up.

How do we use this plan as a group?

Tap Add to Freya on an iPhone. Every stop goes on a shared trip with its place from Apple Maps, so the group gets directions, drive times and the weather. Friends join from a link with just their first name, then swap stops, vote on plans and split the costs.

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