Charleston

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Stay Here

Refined, intimate, and quietly steeped in Charleston history, 86 Cannon Historic Inn is a boutique stay set inside a beautifully restored downtown home. The property was once owned by the Frazier family, and notably, Entertainment Tonight’s Kevin Frazier spent much of his childhood and early college years living in the home when it belonged to his grandparents, adding a deeply personal layer to its story. That sense of family, memory, and lived-in history still lingers throughout the space.

Shop Here

Bright, bold, and unmistakably Charleston, The Tiny Tassel is a must-visit boutique founded by local creative Mimi Striplin. Specializing in handcrafted tassel earrings, statement jewelry, and colorful accessories, the shop celebrates self-expression through vibrant design and ethical production. Each piece feels playful yet intentional, blending Southern charm with global influence.

Do This

Step into the International African American Museum’s Center for Family History and turn your Charleston visit into something personal: trace your ancestry and start building your family story. The Center specializes in African American genealogy and offers hands-on tools—like FamilySearch kiosks, access to research materials in an African American-focused reference library, and guidance that helps you go from “I’ve always wondered…” to real names, records, and connections.

Eat Here

Smoke is the first thing you notice—and it’s not an accident. Rodney Scott, a James Beard Award–winning pitmaster, built his reputation cooking whole hog over wood coals, and his Charleston outpost stays true to that legacy. This is Carolina barbecue at its purest: slow-smoked pork chopped to order, kissed with Rodney’s vinegar-pepper sauce, and layered with flavor that’s deep, smoky, and unapologetically bold.