Charleston

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.

Shrimp boats on the water

Food & Drink

SeaD Consulting used rapid genetic testing to sniff out whether restaurants in coastal cities are telling the truth about where their shrimp comes from—and the firm filled us in on the details