Instead of cooking a turkey at home or going to someone’s place for the traditional dinner, while you are in town, you should have Thanksgiving dinner at one of the plush restaurants in Charleston which serve a great lineup of delicacies. Most of these restaurants are also quite near the Charleston vacation rentals for Thanksgiving that you should consider, especially if you stay in the historic downtown area.
This upmarket resort hosts a lavish buffet, which includes not only the traditional favorites but also features live chef stations and seafood displays. If you want to experience the more classic sit down dinner, then you can reserve a place at the Ocean Room for a Thanksgiving fine dining experience.
This popular Charleston restaurant serves the traditional trimmings and turkey, as well as delectable alternates like fried chicken and ahi tuna.
In addition to the turkey plate for the die-hard fans of Thanksgiving, Blossom also rustles up a lot of non-traditional entrées such as braised beef short ribs, butter-poached shrimp and lamb shank braised with red wine.
The steakhouse is a favorite haunt during Thanksgiving and serves American favorites like steak, lobster bisque, pork chops, turkey and caramelized parsnip soup, among other mouth-watering treats.
Chef Michael Toscano creates a delicious Thanksgiving Day feast with an Italian twist. Expect generous portions of braised turkey thighs, ricotta gnudi a la king, roasted fall vegetables and pimento cheese arancini on your plate.
Charleston has a thriving shopping scene all year round and holidays like Thanksgiving add more charm to the experience. From street vendors and kiosks to classic boutiques to open-air farmers market, the city offers every possible avenue for shopping.
If you want to complete all your holiday shopping in one day, then head straight to King Street. In this shopping district you can buy everything from clothes and accessories to cookware and household goods. If you are waiting for Black Friday, then visit the boutique stores here for some really good bargains.
Hosted at Marion Square, the Farmer’s Market is the place to grab local holiday decor, cotton bouquets, magnolia wreaths and other knick-knacks.
A plantation in Dorchester County, Middleton Place holds a holiday market during the Thanksgiving weekend where visitors can not only purchase interesting items from local vendors and artisans who display their wares in stalls but also enjoy the festive carols and musical acts performed live.
There are various Thanksgiving activities that you can experience in Charleston with your entire family. Out of towners should extend their stay for the whole weekend at one of the historic Charleston hotels for Thanksgiving, to make the most of the celebrations.
The James Island County Park in Charleston hosts a light show which has won many awards. In addition, visitors can also enjoy the Holiday Train Ride, marshmallow roasting, Santa’s Sweet Shoppe and the Victorian Carousel during the event which starts right before Thanksgiving and goes on until New Year Day.
One of the most fun and thrilling ways to enjoy the history of Charleston, especially during Thanksgiving, which is the next biggest celebration after Halloween, is to go for ghost tours. The experience is enjoyable for the whole family, as you visit the Old City Jail, Charleston’s oldest graveyard and a pre-revolutionary dungeon, all of which are believed to be haunted.
What better way to enjoying Thanksgiving in Charleston, apart from tucking in plates full of stuffed turkey, than exploring the city’s iconic landmarks and heritage sites like the Boone Hall Plantation and the Magnolia Plantation.
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