Hidden gems: places in Charleston

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Charleston. Ratings are based from 430 places in the city.

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15 Church Street Bed & Breakfast
Bed & breakfast
Upscale B&B occupying an 1840s house featuring genteel rooms & lounges, plus free happy hours.
5.00 (129 reviews)
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Charleston 9 Memorial Park
Memorial park
👍👍 No words can really describe what you feel when you enter the memorial park. The markers were placed where they found each fireman. The coins, seashells, and rocks that people have left for each fireman is so touching. There are 9 pipe crosses on the front by the road and 9 benches on the inside of...
5.00 (117 reviews)
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One More Chance Scuba
SCUBA instructor
👍👍 I have been going to Omar’s shop for a year now. I came to Omar after having a bad experience at another dive shop that had a bunch of fancy/flashy advertising, and was immediately welcomed. Omar did not try to sell me gear that I didn’t need, and was able to help outfit me with the right tools at a...
5.00 (116 reviews)
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On Purpose Adventures
Event planner
5.00 (101 reviews)
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Red Palm Tavern
Restaurant
5.00 (100 reviews)
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My Sister's Cottage
Boutique
👍👍 Highly recommend this adorable boutique! The staff was incredibly personable and welcoming. I was in Charleston for the weekend and was so relieved to find a store that actually included L/XL sizes and had all body types represented on their website. I’m so happy that I stopped in
5.00 (99 reviews)
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Gritbox Charleston
Gym
5.00 (87 reviews)
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86 Cannon Historic Inn
Hotel
Quaint hotel in an 1862 home with furnished verandas, plus complimentary breakfast, wine & cheese.
5.00 (79 reviews)
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Compass Fitness
Personal trainer
👍👍 I’m so happy to be working out at Compass fitness. I’ve had a handful of upscale personal trainers in the past and they don’t hold a candle to what Will and Scott are doing for me. Worth every penny. Biggest bang for your buck. No time is waisted and they are very positive, understanding and comfort...
5.00 (74 reviews)
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Lowcountry Power Yoga
Yoga studio
👍👍 Lowcountry Power Yoga is my favorite studio in CHS! This small studio offers diverse classes but my personal favorite is the yin/meditation offerings. This is also a very approachable, friendly group of people, so I as a newbie felt very welcomed.
5.00 (54 reviews)
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The Carolina Girl Yacht
Event venue
5.00 (54 reviews)
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F45 Training - West Ashley
Gym
👍👍 The best gym EVER. 3 years strong, and won’t go anywhere else. The coaches are fabulous and the cleanliness of the faculty is unmatched!!
5.00 (54 reviews)
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Haberdash
Lounge
👍👍 My wife purchased this for my groomsmen and I as an additional package offered to her by her hair stylist from (Lashes and Lace). To say I was blown away would be an understatement. The care and attentiveness that Quent and Abby showed made our experience unforgettable. Generally the bride and her b...
5.00 (52 reviews)
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Just You Fitness
Personal trainer
5.00 (52 reviews)
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Venetown
Venezuelan restaurant
👍👍 This place is so awesome! The owner of the food truck was really nice and genuinely loves doing what he loves. You can tell because of time and effort he puts into the food! Food was incredible and I typically don’t like plantains but this place knows how to do it right! One of the best empanadas I’...
5.00 (51 reviews)
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Uptown Aerial Arts
Fitness center
👍👍 Great addition for a Charleston bachelorette party, even for beginners! Pam was so great at introducing our group to aerial & helping us all achieve the tricks, regardless of our different fitness levels! We had such a great time learning something new & finished the morning with mimosas & a perform...
5.00 (51 reviews)
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Palmetto State CrossFit
Gym
👍👍 Best gym in the area! I've never tried crossfit before, and I've felt so welcome here. Coach Tom, his team, and the members have created a warm and welcoming environment where you feel nice walking in any day. The workouts are intense and challenging. The coaches are amazing and take the time every...
5.00 (51 reviews)
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Atlyss Food Collective
Cafe
$$ $$
5.00 (48 reviews)
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Yoga Power, LLC
Yoga studio
👍👍 Deann is amazing!!! I have never taken a silks class before and this was the most liberating, challenging, and relaxing class I have taken. I can't recommend this class enough !!
5.00 (48 reviews)
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