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5 Charleston Boutiques That Will ‘Leaf’ You Feeling Ready For Fall

Fall weather is upon us, which means it’s almost sweater weather! This means it’s time to fill your closet with cozy sweaters, light jackets, and hip flannels. Complete your fall wardrobe at these five local Charleston boutiques that will leave everyone saying, “Hello, Gourd-geous!”

Gwynn’s of Mt. Pleasant

It’s no secret that Gwynn’s is a staple in the Charleston area. This luxury department store first opened in 1967 and has since been providing the area with apparel from the hottest designers on the market. With clothing, shoes, accessories, and even skincare products for both men and women, it’s easy for everyone to find what they need for this fall season at Gwynn’s.

House of Sage

It doesn’t get more local than House of Sage! This popular boutique opened in 2009 and houses two locations in Charleston – downtown and Daniel Island. With fashionable and affordable options for every price point, you’ll be able to add a variety of fall staples to your wardrobe. Check out their Instagram for fall outfit inspiration before heading to their store to complete your look!

The Impeccable Pig

Looking to try out some of the most popular trends this season without breaking the bank? Look no further than The Impeccable Pig! This budget-friendly boutique has everything you need for fall – jackets, sweaters, cardigans, and cute accessories to pull it all together! You can also beat the crowds downtown and shop for everything online, where they offer free shipping on orders that meet or exceed a certain price point.

Luna

Located on King Street in the heart of downtown Charleston, this local clothing store offers shoppers a variety of fall apparel options to choose from. With trendy brands filling the clothing racks at Luna, you’ll be able to find plenty of unique additions to your fall attire. They also routinely host a variety of sales, making it easy for shoppers to stock up on the brands they love.

The Skinny Dip

Another popular clothing store in downtown Charleston is The Skinny Dip. Famous for their quintessential preppy apparel, this boutique will have you soaking up the fall weather like a true southerner. The store even has a bar upstairs with refreshments like coffee and frosé to keep you occupied while you shop.

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11 Things To Do In Charleston This Fall

Fall is here, and Halloween is right around the corner! Get in the autumn spirit and check out some of these awesome activities happening in Charleston this Fall.

  1. Check out The Gathering of the Fork – a food and music festival with local restaurants offering sample sizes of their dishes for prices ranging from $1 to $5. And it’s for a good cause, as a portion of the proceeds goes to local food banks and other charities.
  2. Stop by the Charleston RiverDogs field for the Ballpark Festival of Beers, featuring over 100 domestic and imported ales, stouts, lagers, pilsners, and specialty beers, as well as food, activities and live music.
  3. Bring your kids and pets to the Mt. Pleasant Towne Centre Fall Festival on October 26th With a pet costume contest, live music, activities, and food, it’s fun for the whole family!
  4. Check out the Harvest Festival on November 2nd. Celebrate the best of autumn in the south, with 5 different local bluegrass bands, southern BBQ, and more!
  5. Get tickets to The Woodlands Fall Music Festival, which is being held from the 7th to the 9th of November. Held on the grounds of a nature reserve and featuring over a dozen artists on three lakefront stages, the fest is sure to be a great time for music lovers.
  6. Stop by the 7th Annual Rockabillique Festival on November 9th. There will be a classic car and motorcycle show, over 35 bands on 6 stages, food, drinks, and activities!
  7. Also on the 9th is the Charleston Shrimp and Grits Festival, where you can sample shrimp and grits from some of Charleston’s most popular local restaurants. There will also be live music, a cash bar, and local vendors.
  8. Fans of classical music should look into the Chamber Music Charleston concert at Drayton Hall on November 9th. There will be an hour-long program of music performed by a wind quintet followed by a light reception.
  9. Spread across the 9th and 10th of October, the 2019 Extra Chill Fest features 8 South Carolina musical acts from varying genres. Tickets are $10 at the door, with 4 acts per night.
  10. Seafood lovers should check out Charleston’s Lobster Festival on November 15th, where they can find fresh Maine lobster cooked to perfection, as well as music, dancing, and other activities.
  11. November 28th marks the 42nd Annual Turkey Day Run. Come run or just cheer someone on, and meet up for the post-race party featuring food, drinks, and live music, as well as activities and a fun-run for the kids.

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The 5 Most Instagram-Worthy Spots In Charleston For Your Fall Pictures

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With beautiful beaches, historic architecture and cobblestone streets, Charleston is the perfect backdrop for any photoshoot. Mix the charm of Charleston with the natural beauty of the fall season and your IG feed will have your followers in awe.

Here are five spots around Charleston that are perfect for your planned or impromptu photoshoot.

Rainbow Row

This historic residential area in Charleston is one of the most popular places for pictures year-round. Vibrantly colored houses line East Bay Street just waiting for you to take your picture. Even though the pastel colors of the houses might seem more like a spring or summer theme, with the right fall outfits and the perfect angle, Rainbow Row can give you the best fall pictures you could ask for!

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The Rooftop Bar at The Vendue

The Vendue holds Charleston’s most popular rooftop bar for a reason: the views. Overlooking the Charleston Harbor, Waterfront Park, the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, and virtually all of downtown, there is no better place to grab a cocktail and snap some pictures. As the weather gets colder, windy skyline pics can be a great addition to your fall photoshoot, making the rooftop bar a must-stop on this list.

Magnolia Plantation

The most nature-centric location on this list, Magnolia Plantation, provides massive trees and rustic buildings for your pictures this fall. With America’s last large-scale romantic-style garden, Magnolia Plantation will give you all of the natural views of fall from falling leaves to autumn flowers. Pumpkin patches and the plantation’s fall events can add an extra touch to your pictures as well!

Pitt Street Bridge

Hidden in Mount Pleasant’s Old Village, Pitt Street Bridge shoots out into the water with views of the Charleston Harbor and the Ravenel Bridge. This old trolley bridge is enough for some fall pictures, offering plenty of benches, docks, and wildlife, giving you a marsh background on one side and the harbor on the other.

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The Battery

We close the list with another popular place for pictures year-round. The Battery, right down the road from Rainbow Row, boasts huge winding trees and even larger houses in the background. While the Battery is a hotspot for wedding pictures, any fall photos can be taken here, with the right fall props and the use of the changing nature around you!

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10 Things To Do In Charleston This Fall

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Today is the first day of fall and that means we have a list of the top 10 things to do this autumn in Charleston! Here in the Lowcountry, fall isn’t just about bonfires, apple cider, and pumpkin spice lattes. It’s about perfect beach days, festivals, carriage rides, soaking in some history, fright nights, and sunset cruises.

1.Legare Pumpkin Patches

What says fall better than pumpkins? Legare Farms pumpkin patch is one of the oldest working farms in the nation (since 1725!) They pride themselves in keeping their old traditions while bringing some new age to the farm. They not only have an awesome pumpkin patch but a haunted house, a trail of terror, and a haunted hayride. This a perfect place to spend an autumn day or night!

  1. MOJA Arts Festival

2017 marks the 34th annual MOJA festival. This festival celebrates African-American and Caribbean arts. It has been ranked Top 20 for the Southeast Tourism Society for many years. More than half the events are FREE and the others are modestly priced. MOJA is a great way to kick off fall with a variety of visual arts, music, dance, crafts, children activities and much more!

  1. Fright Nights @ Boone Hall

If you love all things scary, spooky, and creepy – Boone Hall is the place to be. With 4 different attractions (Cemetery of Lost Souls, The Crypt, Wicked Woods Haunted Hayride, and The Gateway) you will be guaranteed to be put in the Halloween spirit!

  1. Museum Mile

Take a stroll on a nice fall day down Charleston’s Museum Mile. Throughout the mile, there are six museums, five historic houses, and four scenic parks. The excursion focuses on the history of Charleston and allows you to take as much time as you would like at each stop.

  1. Ghost Tours

With a long history, comes a long line of ghosts in Charleston. Bulldog Tours offers the largest selection of ghost tours. Most tours introduce the history of famous buildings and neighborhoods. The tours aren’t meant to terrify people but show them the darker history along with maybe a little bit of fright!

  1. Carriage Horse Rides

Carriage rides are one of the most popular attractions in Charleston and there is nothing better than taking one on a nice fall day. Palmetto Carriage Company is Charleston’s oldest tour company. They offer public and private carriage tours and is an easy way to relax and enjoy the changing of seasons!

  1. Oktoberfest

Taking place on October 1st at the MUSC Health Stadium, Charleston celebrates their very own Oktoberfest. This Oktoberfest offers beer, German band, and food. There will be a viewing party for the Carolina Panthers vs. New England Patriots and the Charleston Battery viewing party at 2 p.m. A Jump Castle Kid Zone will also be there, it’s a great place to kick back, drink and watch some sports.

  1. Old City Jail Tours

The Haunted Charleston Jail tour takes you to all the places where criminals lived and died. The Jail was home to some of the worst criminals, pirates, and Civil War prisoners. The Jail was open from 1802-1939. It is a very scary place and people have seen and heard ghosts inside.

  1. Sunset Cruise

Sunset Cruises are always great in Charleston. Fall is perfect because it isn’t too hot. Some charters such as Ahoy Charleston, have offers that pair with ghost tours and sunset cruises if you’re in the mood for a little bit of relaxation after your eerie adventure!

  1. Second Sunday

Enjoy your Sunday Funday on King Street as half of it opens up for people to enjoy food, music, and shopping. It takes place on the Second Sunday of each month from 1-5p.m. Grabbing a PSL, browsing each storefront with music playing and eating some great food isn’t the worst way to spend a Charleston Fall day!