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Best Things To Do in Charleston On a Rainy Day

Yes, it’s true. Even as America’s No. 1 city, Charleston still has its fair share of rainy days. When it’s a little too rainy to go to the beach, take a stroll down by the Battery or grab a drink at one of Charleston’s (many) rooftop bars, there’s still so much to explore in the Holy City. Take a peek at our top 5 rainy day activities below:

1. SC Aquarium: Take a trip to the SC Aquarium for a fun day indoors. Rain or shine, there are plenty of animals to see at the Aquarium. You can take a tour of the state of the art sea turtle hospital, visit the touch tank, or even stand out on the covered patio to try and spot some dolphins in the water below!

2. Museums: Charleston is chock-full of museums, so choose wisely and head out for a day of entertainment and education. Two local favorites are the Gibbes Museum, where you’ll find art, gardens and a charming little cafe, and the Charleston Museum, which claims the title as America’s first and oldest museum.

3. USS Yorktown: Spend the day in Mt. Pleasant on the USS Yorktown, one of the US Navy’s retired WWII battleships. A national historic monument, the USS Yorktown is home to the Medal of Honor Museum and the Vietnam Experience Exhibit.

4. The Alley: Food, drinks and fun – what more could you ask for on a rainy day? Head to The Alley for some bowling, pool and quality time with friends as you wait for the rain to pass. Be sure to get an order of their loaded tater tots too, you won’t regret it!

5. Escape Rooms: Take a trip to Escape in 60 or Escape Game Charleston with a few friends to see if you can beat the clock. An hour’s worth of riddles, puzzles and challenges awaits!

Even though Charleston is mostly known for sunny temps, plenty of beaches and beauty that can be found no matter where you walk, there are still plenty of things to do if it happens to rain. If your favorite rainy day activity isn’t included in our list above, let us know by clicking here!

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Touchdown At The Best Places To Catch The College Bowl Games

Featured Image Credit: The Alley Charleston Facebook

The regular college football season may be over, but with the new year looming, that means its bowl season. It’s the last chance to catch your favorite team on the gridiron before that long insufferable period before fall comes again. Bowl season is a time to celebrate, and to do it right, you should hit the town and try out one of Charleston’s many sports bars. From West Ashley to Mt. Pleasant, these are the best places to catch bowl games in Charleston.

Image Credit: King Street Grille Mt. Pleasant Facebook

King Street Grille

With several locations to choose from, King Street Grille is a good bet for catching your bowl game of choice. Their atmosphere is nice, the food is good, and the drinks are flowing. Plus, the important thing for football watching: big screens.

Image Credit:The Alley Charleston Facebook

The Alley

The Alley has way more than bowling to offer. With their super big screens, it’s one of the best places to catch a bowl game in Charleston. They also have a full bar, good eats, and plenty of distractions like pinball, ski ball, and other arcade games to play during half time, or to let off a little steam when your favorite team isn’t doing so well.

Image Credit: Charleston Sports Pub (West Ashley) Facebook

Charleston Sports Pub

With locations in West Ashley and Mount Pleasant, you can enjoy bowl games wherever is most convenient for you. They offer great deals on beers during happy hour and have plenty of craft beers on tap. Plus the menu includes a creative take on bar food like a burger topped with mac and cheese.

Image Credit: Moe’s Crosstown Tavern Facebook

Moe’s Crosstown Tavern

With some of the best bar food you can find in Charleston, Moe’s Crosstown is a must for catching bowl games. There are plenty of TVs and beer on hand as well. That checks all the boxes.

Image Credit: Recovery Room Facebook

Recovery Room

If you like your football with PBR then definitely head to the Rec Room this bowl season. Sit yourself in front of the bar to catch the games and order some tatchos to nosh on while you watch.

Image Credit: Bay Street Biergarten Facebook

Bay Street Biergarten

Bay Street Biergarten not only has plenty of TVs but there is also some great food and beer waiting to be served to bowl watchers. We recommend the pretzels with beer cheese.

Image Credit: Charleston Beer Works Facebook

Charleston Beer Works

Charleston Beer Works has a couple of bars to watch the game from and, as the name suggests, plenty of beer on tap. Plus, their menu offers great meals and snacks those who need to nibble during halftime.

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