What to eat on Shem Creek.

I know you're in South Carolina you want to go to the beach, downtown Charleston, and plantations but you should know that there are several options right on Shem Creek (especially if you are staying at Shem Creek Inn).

My recommendations are:
You can see these 3 directly from the Shem Creek Inn:

Vickery's - bar/casual dining, Indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the marsh located next to Shem Creek Inn, ave

Red's Ice House - bar/very casual dining, mostly outdoor seating located across the creek from the hotel

RB's - fine dining on the water, located across the creek from the hotel

Nearby:

Bambu - fantastic sushi & Asian bar. The outdoor patio is great and spacious, located up Coleman Blvd. at 604 Coleman Blvd. Just a few miles from the hotel

Sette VII - Italian restaurant, located at the intersection of Coleman and mill street, delicious food and great desserts

Mustard Seed - this place is always packed and it looks like a house, but they have the best food. I love anything with fried green tomatoes. It's about 2 miles up the road from Shem Creek Inn, 1036 Chuck Dawley Blvd,

And this is just a few...let me know if you need more recommendations. Coleman Blvd. is packed with bars and fine dining.

I almost forgot you can Kayak on Shem Creek too! I've never done this but it looks fun! Check it out here, http://www.coastalexpeditions.com/index.php?page=mt-pleasant

Places to go....Plantations Part 3

Magnolia Plantation
http://www.magnoliaplantation.com/

Magnolia Plantation has tons to offer. The gardens alone draw people from all over the world and opened to the public in the 1870's! They also have a house tour, train, petting zoo, and slavery tour. Again, check the pricing on the website. I believe each activity is a separate fee. It is worth the visit! I went in January so the gardens must be beautiful in the summer!

Places to go....Plantations Part 2

Middleton Place Plantation
http://www.middletonplace.org/

Kevin and I visited Middleton Place Plantation in 2007. We went in January so I imagine that the experience is quite different in the summer when the flowers are in full bloom. The highlight of Middleton is the butterfly pond and grounds. It is absolutely breathtaking! They also offer house tours, guided grounds tours, and carriage tours. Please double check the admission price on the website because I believe most activities are a separate charge. Again, it is worth the trip to see that photo in person.

Places to Go....Plantations Part 1

Pictured above, the plantation home at Drayton Hall and a photo of my girlfriend and I (Ann) inside the house last August.

Drayton Hall

Kevin and I have visited Drayton a few times. Each time we've toured with a different guide and heard a different history. It is one of our favorites because everything is original, nothing is replicated. The house is open and unfurnished. So plan to be hot. The grounds are beautiful, especially behind the house near the water. It's certainly worth the trip. It is a little less elaborate than the other plantations but we have always felt that Drayton has the most to offer.



Check it out, http://www.draytonhall.org/

Wedding Mapper

Check it out, this is what we used to produce our map on our wedding website. Wedding mapper lets you do anything you need to do. We were able to mark attractions, our favorite restaurants, hotels, and the ceremony/reception site. I hope it's helpful to our guests!

http://www.weddingmapper.com/

AmericanTowns.com

I found a great new resource for finding anything in your area. AmericanTowns.com lists local restaurants, events, businesses, community headlines, real estate, and organizations. Find it all in one place. AmericanTowns.com is also reference for any out of town guests planning a trip to our Charleston wedding. It's easy to use and even gives some reviews of restaurants. They've been searching for local bloggers and I hope to be featured! Keep your fingers crossed!