Charleston

A park

Travel

In the heart of the Holy City, a once-overlooked stretch now offers a tree-lined pause from downtown’s bustle

Terra-cotta vessels full of clematis, hellebores, ranunculus, garden roses, and geranium greenery adorned tables.

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How a plant-loving family and an inventive floral team transformed a historic hall into an otherworldly oasis

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Three opening events celebrate Serena & Lily’s first Charleston storefront.

Gumbo in bowls

Recipe

An Atlantic cousin of the Gulf Coast classic

A band performs on a stage

2026 Bucket List

The fiftieth season of Charleston’s beloved performing arts festival promises a kaleidoscope of stages, sights, and sounds

Arts & Culture

Charleston will welcome the likes of Béla Fleck, Ken Burns, and Brandi Carlile to the performing arts festival, which marks its fiftieth season

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An evening in Charleston designed by Tara Guérard Soirée.

A cocktail

Recipe

From Charleston’s Félix, this seasonal creation brings the sugar, spice, and everything nice

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A seasonal Southern makers market.

Inside a book store

Travel

In a storied King Street building, a new woman-owned shop bolsters the Holy City’s growing literary district

Food & Drink

The Michelin Guide canvassed six new states across the region for its selections, including a two-star designation for Emeril’s in New Orleans

A portrait of a woman with short hair

Arts & Culture

A chat with the author about her latest novel, metalsmithing, and her preferred way to travel ahead of her appearance at the Charleston Literary Festival

a bride and groom sign a wall

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How one bride and groom captured the essence of the Holy City

A wood building on a well-landscaped lot

Conservation

Reclaimed wood, native landscaping, and local art shine on fifty acres that will soon house a county park

A rooftop lounge

Travel

The skyline spot borrows color, flavor, and style from the French Riviera. Plus, take a spin through the boutique hotel’s fountain courtyard and jewel-box lobby.

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Pre-ceremony monsoons, falling lanterns, too-short tuxedo pants—Calder Clark has handled it all

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And other tips from Charleston wedding pro Calder Clark

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Wedding planner Calder Clark talks innovative menus, knowing your guest list, and the one emergency tool you should always have on hand

A woman in a patterned blouse stands in a wood-paneled dining room

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Calder Clark dishes on venues, decor, hospitality, and, yes, a war story or two

Travel

In the Holy City, history greets you around every corner.