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USA : CHARLESTON - July 2008

Go Shop

BEBA LUXE
( 353 N Shelmore Blvd, Mount Pleasant. Tel. 843-388-8480 )
www.bebaluxe.com Personal service in a salon setting is the theme at this stylish store dedicated to modern fashion. After shopping, check out the attractive architecture of the surrounding I’On community.
HATFIELD 2 FINE ART
( 38 Queen St. Tel. 843-577-7710 )
www.hatfield2fineart.com This fine arts gallery, located right in the heart of the historic French Quarter, offers exquisite oil, acrylic and watercolor originals by more than a dozen artists, most of them from the South.
THE SHOPS AT CHARLESTON PLACE
( 130 Market St. Tel. 800-611-5545 )
www.charlestonplaceshops.com Clothing, jewelry, gifts and more (including a spa, Palmetto Café and Charleston Grill) can be found in this collection of shops on the ground floor of the Charleston Place Hotel.

Go See

CHARLESTON MUSIC HALL
( 37 John St. Tel. 843-853-2252 )
www.charlestonmusichall.com Beat the summer heat by catching a concert, traveling Broadway play or other special event at this superb venue. It’s located within walking distance of some of the finest museums, shopping and restaurants in town.
ISLE OF PALMS COUNTY PARK
( 14th Ave, Isle of Palms. Tel. 843-886-3863 )
www.ccprc.com This clean, well-maintained beachside park is the perfect spot to take the kids for a dip in the ocean. It has outdoor showers, boardwalks, space for picnicking, a children’s play area and well-sized sand volleyball courts.
RAINBOW ROW
( 79-107 E Bay St. )
This row of 18th century dwellings received their distinct pastel shades in 1930 as a nod to Colonial Caribbean architecture. Interior tours aren’t available, but the exteriors are nothing if not picturesque. Make sure to bring the camera.

Go Eat

GILLIGAN’S
( 160 Main Rd, Johns Island. Tel. 843-766-2244 )
www.gilligans.net Five locations in the greater Charleston area make this Carolina seafood restaurant easy to reach wherever you’re staying. Delectable hush puppies are just the beginning: The shrimp, crab, swordfish and steak are all superb. $$$
LIL’ MAMA’S
( 106 W Hudson St, Folly Beach. Tel. 843-588-2212 )
Specialty pizzas, featuring delicacies like sautéed shrimp, artichoke hearts and Thai chicken, are sure to please at this eatery just blocks from the sand and surf. $$
SPIRITLINE DINNER CRUISES
( Cruises depart from 40 Patriot’s Point Blvd, Mount Pleasant. Tel. 843-722-2628 )
www.spiritlinecruises.com These three-hour tours of Charleston Harbor feature music, dancing and classic Southern fare like honey-bourbon glazed chicken and shrimp and grits. $$$$

Go Party

SPORTZ CAFE
( 3025 W Montague Ave, North Charleston. Tel. 843-566-9800 )
Shuttle service for concerts and events adds convenience to the fun. Watch the big game on the big screen while enjoying burgers, wings and drink specials.
THE WINDJAMMER
( 1008 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms. Tel. 843-886-8596 )
www.the-windjammer.com With volleyball tournaments, live bands and a prime beachside location, it’s no mystery why this club has been a summertime favorite for more than 30 years.

Go Day-Tripping

MYRTLE BEACH, SC
( 97 miles northeast of Charleston. Tel. 843-626-7444 )
www.myrtlebeachinfo.com Shag dancing isn’t the only reason to visit Myrtle Beach. You’ll also find the nation’s first sculpture garden, a first-rate aquarium, NASCAR SpeedPark and more golf courses than you can shake a club at.

Fun Fact!

Rainbow Row inspired the “Catfish Row” in Dubose Heyward’s novel Porgy (adapted into the Gershwin opera Porgy and Bess).

Compiled by JASON ZWIKER

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