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Spend Friday the 13th at One of These Haunted Charleston Restaurants

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Charleston, South Carolina, is known as one of the South’s most haunted cities, boasting a variety of historic homes, inns, eateries, and forts reported to house the supernatural. Those looking for a spooky spot to eat this Friday the 13th will find no shortage of opportunities to scare up an appetite.

Perhaps the most well-known haunted dining spot in Charleston is Poogan’s Porch, boasting the ghost of a young schoolteacher and the loyal dog of a previous resident. Poogan’s is Charleston’s oldest independent dining establishment, operating out of a restored Victorian home on historic Queen Street. The restaurant is beloved for its fluffy biscuits and hot buttermilk fried chicken, still served on the porch that the original four-legged Poogan slept on every day.

 

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Another restaurant known for its ghosts is the Prohibition-era Blind Tiger Pub. Originally serving as a speakeasy in its prime, former employees and regular customers alike have told stories of a spectral woman in black walking through the bar before disappearing. Others have reported hearing phantom footsteps and feeling as though someone is pulling their hair.

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Still hungry for more? The city offers multiple haunted walking food tours and pub crawls for those who want to sip and learn more about the Holy City’s supernatural history. Schedule a private tour and learn about Lowcountry spirits like Plateyes and the Boo Hag while enjoying Charleston cuisine and local craft beers. Just be sure to share your shrimp and grits if a wandering ghost comes your way!

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How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Charleston

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St. Patrick’s day is coming, which means it’s time to grab your friends, don your best green outfit, and get ready to enjoy a pint (or two!) to celebrate the occasion. If you’re not sure how to celebrate just yet, check out these events that will be sure to make you feel lucky!

Charleston St. Patrick’s Day Parade

South Carolina’s biggest and best St. Patrick’s Day Parade will see thousands of participants come together downtown to enjoy the holiday. After a traditional 8 a.m. Mass at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, the parade will wind down King and Radcliffe Streets and feature Charleston’s Irish step dancers, fiddlers, fire trucks, military units, bands, and local pro team mascots.

St Paddy’s Day on King Street Bar Crawl

Down the road revelers are invited to check-in at The Brick bar to get their tickets for this green-themed bar crawl. Participants can crawl from popular King Street bars like Trio, Silver Dollar and Mynt at their own pace, enjoying highly discounted cocktails and beers until the after party at 7 p.m. The first 400 people to finish the crawl with a completed drink special scorecards will get free St Paddy’s Day Bar Crawl shirts.

2nd Annual Shamrocks & Shenanigans Virtual 4 Mile Run

Those looking beyond their beverages this St. Patricks Day can participate in 2nd Annual Shamrocks & Shenanigans Virtual 4 Mile Run. People are invited to dress in Leprechaun costumes, enjoy traditional Irish food, and run or walk at their leisure. Those who complete all four miles will get four clover leafs added to their finishers medal.

Kegs & Eggs

Sesame Burgers and Beer will be hosting their own St. Patty’s event, inviting Charleston to wake up early and fuel themselves for a long day of fun. The North Charleston eatery will start serving corned beef hash, Shepards Pie, breakfast sandwiches, and gallons of festive green beer and mimosas at 9 a.m. in Park Circle. The best part? The event is free!

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Check Out These Holiday Activities In Charleston

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28th Annual Holiday Festival of Lights

James Island County Park (11/10/2017-1/01/2018)

Enjoy the incredible 3-mile display of glistening holiday lights at James Island County Park! With everything from marshmallow roasting to train rides to an old fashioned carousel and even Santa’s Sweet Shoppe, you won’t be able to resist the holiday spirit creeping up on you!

 

Holiday Road

34 West Theater (11/21/17-12/31/17)

Check out the Arden High’s faculty Christmas party in this new 80’s style romantic comedy performance. With music from Cyndi Lauper and Robert Palmer, this show will not disappoint! Check out the menu of cocktails, wine, beer, soda and other snacks while you kick back and enjoy the show!

Performances Tues 7pm, Thurs-Sat 8pm, select Sun 3pm.

 

Charleston Holiday Pub Crawl

Tommy Condon’s Irish Pub (11/24/2017 – 01/07/2018)

Put on your drinking shoes and take a guided adventure to the most unique bars Charleston has to offer. Learn about Charleston’s rich history while enjoying your favorite beverage, appetizers and other holiday treats! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the MUSC Children’s Hospital.

 

A Christmas Carol

Dock Street Theatre (11/29/2017 – 12/20/2017)

Enjoy the Charleston rendition of A Christmas Carol and celebrate the holidays with Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim and the ghosts of Christmas Past! This year has four new and spectacular musical production numbers with hundreds of costumes, a live orchestra and a phenomenal cast you won’t want to miss!

 

Colonial Lake Tree Lighting

Colonial Lake (12/01/2017)

Illuminate your night with the lighting of the Christmas tree in the center of Colonial Lake. Join the Charleston Parks Conservancy on December 1st at 5:30 p.m. and hit some of the best food trucks around while singing along with your favorite holiday tunes!

 

A Folly Jolly Christmas Spectacular

Charleston Performing Arts Center (12/01/2017 – 12/22/2017)

This annual holiday show is one you won’t want to miss. With a dazzling display of singers, dancer and costumes, the holiday spirit will overtake you whether you like it or not. This family friendly show is great for kids of all ages, and who knows, maybe Santa and his elves might even make an appearance.

 

Rock-N-Roll Christmas Cruise                               

Ripley Light Marina (12/09/2017 – 12/25/2017)

Bring along your favorite food and drinks and join us for the Rock-n-Roll Christmas Cruise on the Charleston Harbor. Rock out to some classic rock Christmas music and listen to the narrated tour of Charleston from the water. Singing along is greatly encouraged and expected!

 

Christmas Tequila Garden

Bay Street Biergarten (12/16/2017)

Nothing says “Merry Christmas” more than ripping tequila shots with your friends! The Biergarten partnering with Morgan Hurley of Mex 1, Ryan Welliver from Cocktail Club, Shaun Gordon of Bitters & Sound Table, Wayne Sullivan of Poogan’s Smokehouse, Peter Nickle of The Icehouse and Vince Lendaki of Amen Street, to shake up tequila concoctions of your wildest dreams!

 

Shuckin’ on the Cooper

Mount Pleasant Pier (2/09/2017, 5 to 9 p.m.)    

The Charleston County Park is trying something new this year with Shuckin’ on the Cooper. Guests will enjoy oysters by the bucket and their choice of beverage while viewing the holiday parade of boats off the 1250-foot pier that stretches right into the harbor. This is an event the whole family can enjoy so get your tickets now!

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