Charleston Shopping

Shopping

Visitors to the downtown historic district will be bombarded with all kinds of kitsch – souvenir t-shirts, sugary fudge, shot glasses. Little boys selling handmade straw roses work the local parks and plazas. Careful shoppers will find plenty of lowcountry treasures, from authentic Gullah baskets to antebellum jewelry.

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Charleston City Market great value
You can’t miss this bustling outdoors market, a Charleston institution since the late 18th century. Vendors hawk souvenirs like sweet grass baskets, local art, and candies to huge crowds of tourists.
75 Calhoun St.; Charleston, SC; 843-973-7236
Tags: family | moderate | great value
Historic Charleston Reproductions smart splurge
This genteel boutique sells jewelry and home and garden accessories inspired by Charleston architecture or modeled after items from historic plantations, as well gift items like soaps and dishes.
105 Broad St.; Charleston, SC; 843-723-8292; www.heritagefederation.org/hcr_shop.html
Tags: smart splurge | expensive
Charleston Candy Kitchen
Employees pass out free samples of pecan pralines outside this sweet-smelling, downtown storefront, luring guests in to buy bagfuls of Southern treats like penuche fudge and sesame wafers.
32 North Market St.; Charleston, SC; 843-732-4626
Tags: family | budget
The Shops at Charleston Place
This high-end mall on the ground floor of the posh Charleston Place hotel is the place to come for Gucci bags and Godiva chocolates.  
130 Market St.; Charleston, SC; 843-722-4900; www.charlestonplaceshops.com
Tags: expensive
Biton
This new men’s and women’s designer clothing boutique is so trendy it’s intimidating, with its glossy wood floors and sleek minimalist displays. It’s your best bet for hip labels like Zac Posen and True Religion.
275 King St.; Charleston, SC; 843-805-8462
Tags: new | trendy | expensive
Charleston Crafts Cooperative
From hand-dyed silk shawls to carved walking sticks to stained glass ornaments, this coop sells a variety of well-made crafts from local artists. With rotating displays, the store functions as a craft gallery as well.
87 Hasell St.; Charleston, SC; 843-732-2938; www.charlestoncrafts.org
Tags: moderate | artisan crafts | editor pick
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