Charleston - The Don'ts of Visiting Charleston, South Carolina

I'm a native. I got married at the Francis Marion, about 100 yards from where he's talking. 1. Those dudes are rich and turds. 2. Museums are cool, ghost walk are better. 3. Don't buy anything from market street. 4. Rainbow row are prisoners that are millionaires, they can't change the paint of their houses. 5. The churches are awesome, some bars are converted churches. 6. We like to talk, deal with it. 7.if you don't like the weather, wait 5 minutes. 8. I've used a kayak on king street, wasn't even a tropical storm. 9. Have fun walking, stay on main streets when the sun is down. 10. He's right, be rude and find out quick. 11. Go inland if you have a seafood allergy. But it's amazing either way. 12. It's cheaper if you look for a hole in the wall. 13. DONT MISS THE BOAT BACK TO FORT SUMTER, YOULL BE STUCK THERE FOR 4 ADDTIONAL HOURS!!! 14. Folly Beach is nice, isle of palms is expensive but has a great venue for live music. 15. South Carolina aquarium is okay. 16. The irony, people as a whole are cool here as it's a very mixed community. 17. Alligators are the least of your worries, again, don't walk on back streets at dark. Downtown, live music is everywhere on the weekends. Boiled peanuts are amazing. Lots of horse carriages, so it looks romantic, smells like horse pee. Don't wear heels, I've seen them get stuck in cobblestone. And if you drive, expect to make 5 laps around your destination before you find a place to park. That or go inland. West Ashley, summervile are both just as nice.

I was born in Charleston 76 years ago and enjoyed the history of this city all my life. The attraction of Rainbow Row was the musical Porgy and Bess which was performed as a play at the Dock Street Theater and the movie was filmed in partial segments on East Bay St. to include Rainbow Row. Thanks for the “don’ts tips”because courtesy is top priority in Charleston. We follow the “Golden Rule” Treat others the way you want to be treated. Welcome to Charleston SC🤗

As a huge Mario Kart fan, I appreciate your shout out to the Mushroom Kingdom's historic Rainbow Road, but as a former Charlestonian I have to recommend you all visit Rainbow Row.

Rainbow Row, not Rainbow Road, is a Historic Landmark designated in the 30's by the National Park Service. It wasn't designed to be "instragramable" lol

So accurate on the first point you made - I wandered into several private properties accidentally that looked like tourist attractions and had to be embarrassingly kicked out. Never had this comical issue anywhere else.

Im from Wales and been all over the amazing deep south,From Galveston,New Orleans(twice),Biloxi,Mobile,Orange beach,Atlanta and Savanna.We loved all these places but the real stand out memory for me was Charleston,Stunning spires,Great bars and people,A memory that will last me all my life.Thank you for having us the South.

Great video Wolter! I've lived here since the '80s. We love visitors, but as you mention, downtown isn't a Disney set. People are going to lawyers, doctors, banks etc. and it's tough when drivers get lost and stop or when pedestrians do the same. I once had a couple wander into my garden, sit down and ask when we were serving dinner. I told them I was happy that they liked my private garden and we all had a good laugh. They realized that it's a real town, and not everything is open to the public. Cheers!

Another tip: It's the south/bible belt- lots of places are closed on Sundays. Most local shops have limited days and hours they're open, too. So research and plan as much ahead as you can so you're not disappointed when you arrive hoping to get in somewhere. If you feel like driving outside of Charleston, there are beautiful places to visit all over the Low Country. One of the best treats to have in Charleston: praline pecans. You can smell it from the bakery all the way up the street, they're making it right there in front of everyone. I've seen adults light up like kids to get this special treat, everyone's happy eating those pralines. The tips about rain was great, keep in mind the wind in Charleston can be brutal, too. I went on a boat ride and the wind was so cutting that everyone else went inside instead of staying on the deck where the best views were. Be prepared for the wind, too.

Hey man, it was great to meet you at the hotel behind you. Keep up the great work – you help us fellow travelers more than you even know!

Love the videos! I am a lifelong South Carolinian and love all the attention Charleston gets. Just an FYI. Rainbow Row is the name not Rainbow Road. Also, Rainbow Row has existed long before Instagram. The string of multicolored houses near the battery have long had that name.

Thanks Mark. I visited Charleston a few years back and was surprised by what a fascinating place it was. And surprised how few times I'd heard people talk about it. Thanks for the info.

Everything is spot on with the info here. I did not rent a car & just walked everywhere which was perfect and it also allowed me to indulge myself in all the amazing food without any guilt. The locals definitely are chock full of southern hospitality. A truly beautiful city.

Thank you so much for the information. We are looking forward to our trip soon.😊

I enjoyed your video, thank you. I visited Charleston some years ago. I love history, I live in a historic city myself, Chester, England. We still have a Roman city wall and a cathedral with some parts dating back to 1093 etc. I really enjoyed learning about the culture and history of South Carolina. Best of all, the people!

My dad was stationed in Charleston when I was growing up. Today, it's still one of my favorite cities. We have a place in nearby Pawleys Island, and we always stop in while we are there. And sometimes I suggest visiting Pawleys Island. It is truly beautiful.

I watched so many of your videos to prepare for my first trip to Italy and they were really helpful. So when I found this video here in my hometown, I was very happy. I would recommend getting out of downtown and getting on the water for a real lowcountry experience to any tourist visiting the area. Grazie a te e' spero che la tua esperienza qui era meravigliosa.

We have been to Charleston many, many times + I have to say you hit it spot on. It's so nice to see video of our favorite place to visit. Great job! I'd like to see your versions of Newport, RI, Bar Harbor, Maine, Boston, MA, DC, Richmond, Baltimore, Savannah & Hilton Head.

My dog and I are visiting Charleston the last week of March. This video was so helpful!

Rainbow Row, not Rainbow Road. Too many late night Mario Kart sessions.

Visited this beautiful city last year. Very walkable, especially the historic district and the waterfront. We stayed at the Ansonborough Inn - not much to look at from the outside, but inside it's really gorgeous and the rooms are incredible.