25 Of My Favorite Things in Charleston

By Mark A. Leon

We all have our favorite things to do, places to see, dining venues and watering holes in Charleston, and as this city continues to evolve, so to do our tastes and expansive nature of seeing more and more of this great city.

In a few months, my list, as with many of you, will change.  For now, I wanted to share 25 of my favorite things in and about Charleston.

25 Of My Favorite Things in Charleston

1. Sunset at Fort Moutrie Beach (Sullivan’s Island)
2. Sunrise by the pier at Folly Beach
3. The smell of rosemary at the MUSC Garden
4. The empty streets of Charleston on Christmas morning
5. Sailing in the Charleston Harbor
6. The Saturday morning Farmer’s Market at Marion Square
7. Creamy Coconut Coffee Boba Tea from Tapio
8. Poetry readings at the Eclectic Cafe
9. Movies on the beach at Folly
10. A rooftop cocktail at Vendue overlooking St Philip’s Church and the Charleston skyline
11. Live country music at Waterfront Park
12. Absorbing amazing at at the Grand Bohemian Gallery
13. Feeling like a Gatsby Era socialite at The Spectator Hotel bar
14. Letting the air of history touch you while walking through Independence Way
15. Beer, puppies and sometimes a goat at The Barrel
16. Live theatre at Threshold Rep, Woolfe Street Playhouse and C-PAC
17. The coffee artistry of Bearded Cafe
18. Great rock sounds from the amazing bands at The Royal American
19. Swing and Latin Dance at Prohibition
20. Losing yourself in the past at the Unitarian Church Cemetery
21. Biking through the streets of Charleston and admiring the beautiful architecture of the Southern homes
22. Homemade Ice Cream at Jeni’s
23. Five mile Cooper River Bridge trek
24. Eddie Vedger Breakfast Bagel at Eastside Bagel
25. Reading a book or relaxing at the Koi Pond on the College of Charleston campus

What made your list?