Spring 2026 Charleston, South Carolina Bucket List (20 Must-Dos)

by Mark A Leon

• Attend the Charleston Wine + Food Festival – Indulge in chef demos, tasting tents, wine seminars, and unforgettable Lowcountry dining experiences.

🔗 https://charlestonwineandfood.com/

• Run or Cheer at the Cooper River Bridge Run – Cross the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge with thousands of runners in this iconic 10K.

🔗 https://bridgerun.com/

• Experience world-class arts at Spoleto Festival USA – Opera, theater, dance, and music performances throughout the city.

🔗 https://spoletousa.org/

• Tour private homes during The Charleston Festival – Exclusive access to historic houses and gardens.

🔗 https://thecharlestonfestivalsc.org/

• Watch pro tennis at the Credit One Charleston Open – Premier women’s tennis tournament on Daniel Island.

🔗 https://creditonecharlestonopen.com/

• Stroll the blooms at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens – Azaleas and camellias in peak spring color.

🔗 https://www.magnoliaplantation.com/

• Explore America’s oldest landscaped gardens at Middleton Place.

🔗 https://www.middletonplace.org/

• Walk beneath live oaks at Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens.

🔗 https://www.boonehallplantation.com/

• Take the trolley tour at Charleston Tea Garden – America’s only tea plantation.

🔗 https://charlestonteagarden.com/

• Wander Waterfront Park & the Pineapple Fountain at Waterfront Park** – Harbor breezes and iconic views.

• Bike the beach at Folly Beach – Rent from Folly Beach Adventures.

🔗 https://follybeachadventures.com/

• Sail Charleston Harbor with Charleston Sailing Adventures – Sunset sails and dolphin sightings.

🔗 https://charlestonsailingadventures.com/

• Kayak Shem Creek with Coastal Expeditions – Paddle past marshes and shrimp boats.

🔗 https://coastalexpeditions.com/

• Take a carriage ride with Palmetto Carriage Works – Classic historic district tour.

🔗 https://palmettocarriage.com/

• Shop the Charleston City Market – Sweetgrass baskets and local art.

🔗 https://thecharlestoncitymarket.com/

• Catch live music at The Windjammer – Beachfront concerts all spring.

🔗 https://the-windjammer.com/

• Picnic at White Point Garden – Moss-draped oaks and harbor views.

• Take a walking tour with Bulldog Tours – History, food, or ghost tours.

🔗 https://bulldogtours.com/

• Browse the Charleston Farmers Market – Saturdays at Marion Square with local produce and artisans.

🔗 https://charlestonfarmersmarket.com/

• Dine dockside at Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar – Fresh seafood with waterfront views.

🔗 https://fleetlanding.net/

Stay connected and subscribe to Charleston Daily.