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Charleston has endless shopping opportunities. Whether you're looking for top brands or one-of-a-kind boutiques, you can find them here.
Regional Featured Offers
Croghan's Jewel Box
A menagerie of designer & estate jewelry, beautiful antique silver & unusual gifts. Specializing in exquisite ideas for events. For over 100 years the place that locals shop.
Ben Silver
World renowned sophisticated purveyor of fine clothing and accessories from head to toe (and more!) for the discerning gentleman. "Classic style has always been our business."
34 West Theater Company
“Simply delightful!” -NYTheatre.com
Anne's Charleston Cheese Biscuits
A 4th generation Charleston English cheese biscuit recipe with a southern spin. These local delicacies are crispy with a bit of spice! A staple at every Charleston soirée!
Doyle Auctioneers & Appraisers
Providing collectors, families & fiduciaries in Charleston with access to Doyle’s full range of auction & appraisal services for collections & estates.
Flipper Finders
Cruise the harbor in style on The Dolphin Queen
Candlefish
Masters of our craft, we aim to share our illuminating experiences of candle-making through scent, touch, and sight. Home to more than 30 brands of unique candles and gifts.
Beau & Ro
Beau & Ro is a women’s boutique featuring apparel, accessories, and home, including Beau & Ro’s collection alongside a curated selection of designers from around the world.
Clayton & Crume
We founded Clayton & Crume on a simple idea, we believe all leather goods should last a lifetime. Like the saying goes, they don’t make it like they used to - well we do!
Coastal Expeditions
Charleston’s Best Kayak, Paddleboard and Boat Tours
AL&EM
AL&EM excels in crafting exquisite solid gold jewelry, blending modern minimalism with handmade authenticity, ensuring each piece exudes unparalleled style and character.
Ala Von Auersperg
A women’s clothing and accessories brand celebrating women of all ages and sizes with effortlessly elegant silhouettes created by Ala herself. Influenced by travel and nature.
Anglin Smith Fine Art
A contemporary gallery for realism and color. Featuring works by painter Betty Anglin Smith & her triplets, Jennifer Smith Rogers, Shannon Smith Hughes, Tripp Smith & others
Atrium Art Gallery
“Charleston’s Most Exciting Art Space”- contemporary, abstract, realism, landscape, Lowcountry and black & white photography from local, national and worldwide artists.
Blue Bicycle Books
The favorite locally-owned bookstore. Over 50,000 used, rare, local & new books. We focus on connecting writers with readers with writing programs, events & book signings.
Brackish
Brackish began with a feather bow tie and has grown into a full line of men’s and women’s designs that honor the beauty of nature and celebrate life’s special moments.
Buxton Books
For everyone who loves the wonder of books. Our new, regionally-focused, independent bookstore downtown at Concord & Cumberland Sts. Frequent signings and book-based tours.
Charleston Antiques Show
32 exhibitors from US & Europe present for sale antique to mid-century furniture, traditional & contemporary art & ceramics, jewelry, art, antiques & much more.
Charleston Candle Co.
We craft luxurious and sustainable home fragrances inspired by the charm and allure of the Lowcountry. Our flagship offers home decor, gifts, & hands-on candle making classes.
Charleston City Market
Open M-Su. The sprawling City Market encompasses three open air sheds and one enclosed Great Hall, which house more than 140 merchants, including 20 locally owned boutiques.
Charleston Crafts Cooperative Gallery
Fine craft gallery carrying only items made by 30+ South Carolina artisans, including pottery, fused glass, photography, jewelry, wood, fiber & basketry. Established in 1989.
Charleston Gallery Association
Charleston Gallery Association with over 40 art galleries in the greater Charleston area. Visit our website for a printable map and a link to all galleries and art offerings.
Charleston Mix
Charleston Mix is made with an indubitable collection of premium ingredients that have been native to Lowcountry parties for centuries. It’s the Bloody Mary Perfected.
Christophe Artisan Chocolatier-Patissier
3rd generation French Chocolatier Christophe Paume & his Cafe offer sandwiches, baguettes, French pastry & chocolate: Hand-painted, bars & sculptures, even chocolate shoes!
Congregation Beth Elohim, Chosen Treasures Gifts & Judaica
In one of America’s most historic synagogues. Eclectic mix of fine gifts & Judaica featuring work from noted artists from the US and Israel. Unique and beautiful jewelry.
Corey Alston Sweetgrass Baskets
A generational sweetgrass weaver who designs his artwork in a variety of styles. The coiled woven basket was first used during days of enslavement for the rice cultivation.
Corrigan Gallery, LLC
Corrigan Gallery - local, contemporary fine art of museum quality. All budgets for discerning collectors. Charleston Renaissance works available. 28 years of experience.
Dare Gallery
Visit this gallery for works that celebrate the colorful tapestry of the southern coastal culture including crashing waves, lush marshes, wildlife & sensitive portraits.
Fieldshop by Garden & Gun Magazine
Inspired by the pages of the iconic Southern lifestyle magazine Garden & Gun, Fieldshop is a unique online shopping experience featuring bespoke products made in the South.
Finicky Filly
Nestled in the heart of downtown on historic King Street, this prominent mother-daughter store has been a local favorite for thirteen years.
Food for the Southern Soul
From shrimp sauce and dry rubs to stone-ground grits, Charleston Gold Rice and artichoke relish, Hagood is keeping the tradition of soulful southern food alive.
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