Sights—The woodwork at Drayton Hall; the work yard at the Aiken-Rhett House; the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon; the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge.

Museums—Sterling silver and sweetgrass baskets at the Charleston Museum; the miniature collection and gift shop at the Gibbes Museum of Art; the floating, circular staircase at the Nathaniel Russell House.

Memorable Meals—Fried chicken and sweet tea at Jestine's Kitchen; lunch specials at Gaulart and Maliclet Cafe; Sunday brunch on the shaded terrace at Hominy Grill.

Late Night—Drinks at the Library at Vendue Rooftop Bar; jazz at Charleston Grill at Charleston Place; late-night Irish coffee and pie at Kaminsky's Cafe; a midnight snack at Rue de Jean.

Walks—A stroll along Rainbow Row, the line of colorful houses on East Bay Street; the gardens at Middleton Place; a walk along the water's edge at Folly Beach; breathtaking views of the harbor from the promenade along Waterfront Park.

Especially for Kids—Native marine-life displays at the South Carolina Aquarium; the interactive fountains and swings at Waterfront Park; swamp life at the Magnolia Plantation; the scavenger hunt map available at the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon; exhibits at the Children's Museum of the Lowcountry.