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There’s just something about Beaufort, South Carolina.

This South Carolina Town Is the Kazoo Capital of the United States

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Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

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If you desire, this guide can provide two full weeks of seafood eating in Charleston, South Carolina.

Where to Find the Best Seafood in Charleston

Barbecue is its own religion in the South, a region where smokestacks and rib joints sing their sauce-laden siren songs from the mountains to the coast and every pocket in between.

These Pitmaster-Approved BBQ Joints in the Carolinas Are Worth the Road Trip 

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While the South Carolina shoreline is peppered with all sorts of gorgeous islands, it’s tough to beat Hilton Head.

13 Reasons to Drive to Hilton Head, South Carolina

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Eat Seeker helps you find the best restaurants in your city. Check out our articles to help you find the best places to eat near you, now.

Eat Seeker: The Best Restaurants in Your City Right Now

Charleston is known for its vast food scene, meaning that many people book a trip here solely for the eats.

Where to Eat in Charleston Right Now

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Charleston is arguably the South’s most charming city—deeply rooted in regional history, it’s rife with jaw-dropping architecture, a dialed-up food scene, stunning boutique hotels, buzzy nightlife, windswept beaches, outdoorsy adventures, breweries galore, a vibrant art scene, and so much more.

16 Actually Cool Things to Do in Charleston this Fall

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Charleston is a city known for its manners—it often tops lists of the "most friendly" and "most polite" places in the US.

Discover Charleston's Offbeat Underbelly at These Dives and Backwoods Boogie Spots

Leon's Oyster Shop

There’s no denying that Charleston is an oyster-loving town.

Where to Eat The Freshest Oysters in Charleston Right Now

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Two centuries ago, maps of the Lowcountry’s coast included several “Folly” Islands, named for the dense foliage that held these narrow spits of sand in place.

How To Explore Folly Beach Like a South Carolina Local

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It’s a testament to Charleston’s rich history and food culture that its beaches are rarely the main draw for out-of-state visitors.

The Best Beaches for a Day Trip From Charleston

Lewis BBQ

Most people think shrimp and grits is the dish that Charleston is most proud of, but those people are dead wrong: the city’s true culinary pride lies in its barbecue scene.

The Best BBQ Joints in Charleston Right Now

The Castejons

Right now, we’re in a time of insecurity.

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This South Carolina Town Is the Kazoo Capital of the United States

The Mayor is the CEO of the kazoo factory. Really.

Where to Find the Best Seafood in Charleston

Yes, it's local.

These Pitmaster-Approved BBQ Joints in the Carolinas Are Worth the Road Trip

Everything but the squeal.

13 Reasons to Drive to Hilton Head, South Carolina

Take a load off at craft distilleries, tasty seafood shacks, serene natural escapes, and all things beach.

Where to Eat in Charleston Right Now

From casual pubs and taco shops to the finest dining down South.

16 Actually Cool Things to Do in Charleston this Fall

Spooky ghost tours, boozy brewery crawls, and more.

Discover Charleston's Offbeat Underbelly at These Dives and Backwoods Boogie Spots

Get funky in the Holy City.

Where to Eat The Freshest Oysters in Charleston Right Now

How do these salty pearls of goodness wind up on our plates?

How To Explore Folly Beach Like a South Carolina Local

Relax, slow down, it’s Folly.

The Best Beaches for a Day Trip From Charleston

There’s a beach near Charleston that fits your mood.

The Best BBQ Joints in Charleston Right Now

From Texas-style brisket to South Carolina 'cue.

Order These Charleston Takeout Dishes, And Other Ways to Support the Service Industry

Take a break from doing dishes and support your local restaurants.