Polly and Julian Buxton, the owners at Buxton Books, believe in the power of the written word. We love this independent bookstore whenever we need to stock up on novels or want to peruse the cookbook section.

Situated in a beautiful old building on historic King Street, Billy Reid is a lovely little store with a tightly edited selection of men's and women's clothing. The pieces are classic with a bit of Southern flair, so you'll fit right in downtown after a purchase or two.

Make libraries cool again! That is what the Charleston Library Society is doing and has always done. This subscription-only library was founded in 1748 and stands as the third oldest of its kind in the US. Get a membership and come here to work, read or relax in beautiful surroundings.

Even though the sister restaurant next door is always heaving, we are not actually sure that Husk itself is worth the hype. Skip it and settle in at the cosy bar next door for a few cocktails and the insanely good burger.