Magnolia Plantation & Gardens was one of the best parts of our first day here! The grounds are…read moreabsolutely stunning, with beautiful gardens, towering live oaks draped in Spanish moss, and peaceful walking paths around every corner. It feels like you could spend the entire day exploring and still discover something new. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the history and preservation of the property. The historical aspects of the plantation were thoughtfully presented and gave us a deeper appreciation for the site's complex past. Our guide, Chris was especially amazing as he executed his explanation of the history of the plantation very well, and he made it worth the trip!

This is one of those places that is trying to be big, but doesn't have the substance. For the cost…read moreof the admission, there isn't much. The train ride is not worth $15. Our guide kept talking to himself, then stop suddenly to point out an alligator or bird by him, but by the time he got moving, the animals was pretty much gone. You can only see the same birds and swamp so much before it becomes redundant. Maybe some history about the family, the time period, anything! I didn't go on a guided tour of the house, just walked through, but I don't really know what a tour guide could have added with just those few rooms. The gift shop lady was outright rude. I got a shirt that was marked 20% off. On the app, it said 10% off any item $30 or more, it said nothing about sale items. She acting like I was crazy for asking and then basically said, "that's double dipping, it's not like CVS where you can stack coupons." Seriously! Then when my mom said that was deceptive marketing, she sat there and argued with her. Save yourself time and money and go somewhere they not only appreciate your business, but where they aren't just charging you for the land.

Wow am I late with this review. I had a great time at the Shrimp & Grits Festival. Had some…read morereally good versions of Shrimp & Grits and some I wished I never put in my mouth. But one thing is for sure. I'LL BE BACK NEXT YEAR!

Great atmosphere along with great service, it was worth the 45 min wait. Food was excellent…read moreflavored to my expectations. Being that I travel worldwide and it definitely gave me and unforgettable experience. No need to hesitate on deciding here, it's a great taste of Charleston

Wow - they really do it right here. It's been going on for years and it's a well oiled machine…read more Even though there were hundreds and hundreds of adults and kids coming in, everything went smoothly, from parking, through security and payment ($20 for adults, $10 for kids). The little horse ride was $5 more. The pig races were fun to watch. The food and coffee lines were long, but moved. It's worth the visit once a year.

Good place to get plenty of pictures! I do know this is more children centered but it would be nice…read moreif there were also adult activities. The price for admission is $15 which isn't too bad. There are plenty of food and drink vendors throughout the event to choose from. They also have a farmers market with plenty of pumpkins. The hayride was just about everyone's favorite thing! Everyone we encountered was friendly.

This festival has not gotten a lot of reviews. Let me tell you my experience from my 2025…read moreattendance. I went to the first 19 years of Austin City Limits Festival. This is the closest festival you can attend to feel what it was like at ACL in the very early years. Bands selected were from indie-folk to indie-rock radio (Mt Joy, Flipturn, Amos Lee) & all the way to a couple of "old-people" bands w Counting Crows and Trampled by Turtles. No hip-hop. No DJ sets. Just solid alt-pop/rock, alt-folk, R&B (hey there m, The War and Treaty). This festival is produced by the company that does ACL and Lollapalooza, so they know how to organize a big show. I'm begging the production company to keep this festival as pure down the alt-folky, Americana, "classic alternative" lane as possible going forward. I will def come back whenever the lineup is as solid as 2025. All the festival staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Part of that is probably just the overwhelming hospitality vibe you experience anywhere in Charleston, but the High Water Festival seemed to put especially competent people in key public interaction positions. I've been to more than 20 festivals, but High Water was the best from organization, personal service and facility standpoints.

When a friend had an extra ticket I thought, why not! "Yes" to doing things again and being…read moresocial!!haha It's been years since my last festival so it was nice to attend one again. The High Water Festival is comprised of 2 stages with vendors, food + tents, free parking surrounding the area - depending on where you park it could be at most a mile. Your wristband once activated is your form of entrance which you scan after security. The event itself flowed nicely - I was surprised when the bands played right on time so kudos to the sound teams and engineering to make each set flow effortlessly. I've been to shows where there's a delay by a hour or so but these sets were punctual. Some random tips: bring sun protection because there's very little shade unless you find a spot by the water or more towards the outskirts of the field. The memorial area near the entrance is a nice quiet area for introverts that need to recharge from the energy of the crowds or folks that experience sensory overload. The most helpful tip would also be to bring your own empty water bottle. I loved how I could fill up at the several water refill stations to stay hydrated! If you can, eat beforehand unless you don't mind lengthy lines. I like how they tried to prevent that by spacing out maybe 3 of such tents throughout the field area and having the option to use your wristband as payment when you register a credit card with your band. I tried a King of Pop popsicle which was a nice treat to cool down with along the water. There are porta potty's as restrooms but these had no toilet paper or hand sanitizer so bring some of your own if you feel inclined. Overall it was a pleasant festival with scenic views along the water and a nice way to spend the weekend. I wouldn't have gone if it weren't for my friend! Hoping more performers down the line will grace Charleston with their presence.

Ten bucks! Five plus bands! Great outdoor event with so many different chairs and seating…read morearrangements, tables, picnic tables, lawn chairs, garden chairs, poly rockers and even a covered area for those needing shade or cover from a light drizzle or pine straw droppage. They even sell fire starters and kindling for the several fire pits around the grounds. There are a handful of fun vendors to boot... Holy City Popcorn, Julia Cain Candles & Crystals, some Pizza, some hotdogs, other refreshments are available to purchase or bring your own booze and eats! There is a little break between bands to allow for set up time but it's a nice time had by all here under the trees at Awendaw Green!

Awendaw Green is always a chill fun time. The musicians are consistently amazing. There are several…read moreoptions for food. Events such as the weekly Wednesday Barn Jams are always an exciting way to chill after work. The attendees, staff, and vendors are always friendly. :)

Had another fun visit to Frankie's playing mini-golf. More fun for me since I won ;) Anyway, the…read morewifey and I had a good time on a pleasant day temp-wise. It was a little busy so there was a lot of traffic on the course; kept having to wait for larger groups ahead of us. They had two 18-hole courses, with one being supposedly harder. The courses are well maintained and very pretty with all the water features. Definitely worth the $10 each for an hour of fun. The park has plenty of other activities too, mostly for kids, so you could easily spend several hours here (and probably lots of money).

Came here yesterday for a work outing and we had a great time particularly at the drifting go…read morecarts. Major shout out to Alex who was the employee working that section. He had amazing customer service and really went out of his way to ensure we had a great time!

Cool location, outside stage has the best atmosphere. We had tickets to Chris Knight Friday night…read more We arrived early and we were able to see Lowdown Brass Band. They were a lot of fun.

First time at the Charleston Pour House for a show and loved the vibe. The venue is pretty big,…read morefeaturing both indoor and outdoor stages and--best of all--two bars so the drink lines moved fast. We also got to wander through a night market filled with amazing handmade goods from local vendors. Whether you're in the mood for the market or for live music, this place is a must-visit.

The annual Charleston International Film Festival is one of the most exciting and unique events…read moreannually in Charleston. It is four days of celebrities, international long and short films, an amazing venue in Charleston Music Hall and a networking event like no other. With an outdoor open reception, VIP area with socializing and long radio and TV coverage, this is the closest Charleston comes to Los Angeles. Whether you like short films, features, documentaries, animation, domestic or international, the schedule offers options for all ages. Tickets are available by block or complete access for the avid movie goer. This is four days a year in November that downtown Charleston comes alive. Some dress casual and some dress to the nines in evening gowns and tuxedos. Over the years the likes of Bill Paxton, Gail Ann Hurd (Walking Dead creator), Tom Berenger, Bill Butler and Marin Hinkle have donned the halls of this festival. If you are a fan of film, international cinema or feeling like a movie star, this is the once a year event to attend. Let us not forget some memorable after parties throughout the peninsula.

Go to this festival if you want to watch movies. Do not go to this festival if you want to network…read moreor get your film bought. It's not THAT kind of festival. It's a small festival, and small isn't necessarily a bad thing, just depends on what you hope to accomplish and/or experience. If you want to watch movies, especially indie shorts, go to this festival. The screening schedule does not overlap, and there's only one screening venue, so you COULD watch every single movie if you wanted to. There is only one feature per night, so... four features total? Mostly all shorts with a handful of docs. This is NOT a festival for a mainstream movie lover. This is a great festival for no-name filmmakers looking to get a festival credit and get their film screened. That doesn't mean just any old movie gets accepted. The quality is actually pretty good. Still, mostly college filmmakers from what I saw. Another good thing about this festival is that it the workshops are free, and everything runs on schedule. Bravo. Each day, there's a VIP lounge, and no one's in there. The people who are in there are movie lovers, not so much filmmakers or industry people. Each night there is an after party at a swanky bar, and no one attends. No one in Charleston seems to know anything about the festival or that there is such a thing. Bad marketing. Badges are overpriced. Do purchase individual tickets to screenings... there's no reason to buy a badge. Still, nice little festival in a charming (but not very friendly to outsiders) town, but I wouldn't attend again.