Photo courtesy of Historic Charleston City Market
Photo courtesy of Ron Cogswell

Charleston City Market

Item: Charleston City Market
Author: Clare Sweeney

Type: Antique Shops, Clothing Stores, Fine Craft Galleries, Flea Markets, Food / Gourmet Stores, Jewelry Stores, Local Picks, Markets, Public Markets

10Best Says

The Historic Charleston City Market is perhaps the most visited shopping destination in all of downtown Charleston. Always no less than bustling with shoppers and sightseers, the City Market is open 365 days a year, and showcases local Charleston vendors, their unique wares and crafts as well as casual and fine dining take-away fare. Charleston's famous sweet grass basket weavers can be found practicing their craft along the Market's open air stalls. The Market was constructed between 1804 - 1830, and originally used as a meat, vegetable and seafood marketplace. Charleston's City Market finished multimillion dollar renovations in 2011, and now features air conditioning and revolving fans, keeping shoppers cool in summer months.

Address:

375 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29401

Phone:

(843) 853-8000

Website:

thecharlestoncitymarket.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Clare Sweeney
Charleston Local Expert

Best Shopping: "The City Market can become quite full of visitors. Strollers and pets are not recommended here."
Christmas Shopping: "Chat with the vendors about their crafts, or feel free to ask them questions about other Christmas gifts in the market!"

Recommended as Best Shopping Because: The Charleston City Market tops our list of shopping destinations in Charleston due to its uniquely Charleston style, storied structure and variety of local goods.
Best for Christmas Shopping Because: The Charleston City Market is a highlight of Charleston's shopping districts, no matter the season, with a wide variety of goods and gifts throughout.