Fun things to do in Charleston (US)

Best and most fun things to do in Charleston : Follow the crowd or avoid the queues by visiting the most popular attractions during the quiet hours as indicated below.

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International African American Museum (Museum)
14 Wharfside St
4.8

International African American Museum is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 3 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

The International African American Museum (IAAM) documents the journey that began in Africa centuries ago, and still continues today. Explore our wide-ranging exhibitions that tell the story of how Africans and African Americans—through their labor, resistance, and ingenuity—have shaped every aspect of our world.

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Kudu - Coffee, Craft Beer & Wine (Coffee)
4 Vanderhorst St
4.6

Kudu - Coffee, Craft Beer & Wine is most popular around 10 AM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Charleston’s OG Coffee shop; a favorite among locals, students and tourists and a must-visit spot on the peninsula. Serving specialty coffee, craft beer and crushable wines just steps from King St. in the historic 4 Vanderhorst St. Building (circa 1910) and the adjoining courtyard & garden. Happy Hour: $2 off beer and wine 4pm to 6pm daily. Study Hall: Students get 20% off from 4pm to 10pm Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays with student ID.

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Indaco (Italian restaurant)
526 King St
4.6

Indaco is most popular around 8 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Sundays.

Located on Charleston’s Upper King Street, Indaco (Italian for “indigo”) serves rustic Italian cuisine. Wood-fired pizzas, hand-crafted pastas, housemade salami and cured sausages fill the restaurant’s menu which can be enjoyed family-style or a la carte. With community tables, an open kitchen, and a comfortable atmosphere, Indaco can accommodate 100 guests for a casual night of food and drinks.

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The Ordinary (Seafood restaurant)
544 King St
4.6

The Ordinary is most popular around 6 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

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D'Allesandro's Pizza (Pizza restaurant)
229 St Philip St
4.6

D'Allesandro's Pizza is most popular around 6 PM on Thursdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1 hour here. It's most quiet on Fridays.

D’Allesandro’s Pizza is a family‑owned neighborhood pizzeria in downtown Charleston, serving hand‑tossed, thin‑crust pizzas with local ingredients since 2006. Enjoy unique signature pies, calzones, wings, and more, plus a 10% military discount daily.

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Ru Ru's Tacos & Tequila (Mexican restaurant)
159 E Bay St
4.3

Ru Ru's Tacos & Tequila is most popular around 2 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1,5 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

RuRu's Tacos + Tequila is your place for the ultimate selection of fine tequilas, thirst-quenching margaritas and delicious mexican-inspired cuisine. Whether you want to enjoy our famous hand-crafted cocktails on the patio, dig into a plate of sizzling fajitas or are in need of the perfect party spot for your next event, The Ru is always the place to go!

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