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Specialty Shops in Charleston/Downtown
There's something special about finding something you can't get anywhere else. Charleston is home to many artisans and craftsmen that pride themselves on making one-of-a-kind goods and setting up shops to help you find exactly what you are looking for.
Regional Featured Offers
The Shops at Charleston Place
An exclusive collection of world-famous stores in the heart of downtown Charleston. The ultimate shopping experience & the finest selections in the city.
Gibbes Museum of Art
Showcasing the creativity of regional artists, the Museum Store features jewelry, gifts, books and specialty items that introduce art into everyday life.
Gold Creations
Gold Creations charms visitors with Charleston inspired 14K gold and sterling silver southern style jewelry. Come see our Charleston Charms, Charleston Gates, and Rice Beads.
Old South Carriage Co.
Historic and Haunted Carriage Tours
ibu
Locally-based global brand designing luxury hand-crafted apparel, jewelry & home décor with artisans in 38 countries. Shop, learn, discover the showroom & rooftop event space.
Charleston Candle Co.
We craft luxurious and sustainable home fragrances inspired by the charm and allure of the Lowcountry. Our flagship offers home decor, gifts, & hands-on candle making classes.
Nature Adventures
Ready for your close encounter with nature?
Hermosa Jewelry
Shop local, handcrafted jewelry and unique gifts inspired by the Lowcountry. Discover Charleston's premier Permanent Jewelry. A fun experience for groups and private parties.
Marsh & Magnolia Charleston
Marsh & Magnolia is a custom hat bar experience where guests work one-on-one with a skilled hat stylist to create a felt or straw hat that is uniquely their own.
Candlefish
Masters of our craft, we aim to share our illuminating experiences of candle-making through scent, touch, and sight. Home to more than 30 brands of unique candles and gifts.
Keep Shop
Keep Shop, a luxury retail experience located in the lobby of Emeline, features a variety of handcrafted treasures by some of Charleston’s most preeminent artists and makers.
Needlepoint.com
Stitching isn't just a hobby, it’s a passion. Stop by and choose one of our Needlepoint To Go kits to remember your visit to the most well-known spots in historic Charleston.
The Paper Canopy
The Paper Canopy is a stationery and paper shop with curated art supplies. We offer unique gifts, cards, and stationary, as well as beginner craft classes.
Southern Ruetz Hat Bar
Charleston’s premier custom hat experience. Individually handcrafted using high-quality sustainable materials. Let’s create and design your personalized one-of-a-kind hat.
Palmetto Carriage Works
Historic horse and mule drawn carriage tours
Bennett Boutique
Exclusive Hotel Bennett apparel, jewelry, & brands like Prada, Emerson Fry & Brackish. Explore our charming collection to find unique items that capture Charleston's elegance.
Blue Bicycle Books
The favorite locally-owned bookstore. Over 50,000 used, rare, local & new books. We focus on connecting writers with readers with writing programs, events & book signings.
Buxton Books
Independent bookstore downtown at 160 King St. with a friendly staff, well-curated book selection, & robust event schedule. For locals and visitors alike. Books connect us!
Charleston City Market
Open M-Su. The sprawling City Market encompasses three open air sheds and one enclosed Great Hall, which house more than 140 merchants, including 20 locally owned boutiques.
Christophe Artisan Chocolatier-Patissier
3rd generation French Chocolatier Christophe Paume & his Cafe offer sandwiches, baguettes, French pastry & chocolate: Hand-painted, bars & sculptures, even chocolate shoes!
Clayton & Crume
We founded Clayton & Crume on a simple idea, we believe all leather goods should last a lifetime. Like the saying goes, they don’t make it like they used to - well we do!
Congregation Beth Elohim, Chosen Treasures Gifts & Judaica
In one of America’s most historic synagogues. Eclectic mix of fine gifts & Judaica featuring work from noted artists from the US and Israel. Unique and beautiful jewelry.
Fieldshop by Garden & Gun Magazine
Inspired by the pages of the iconic Southern lifestyle magazine Garden & Gun, Fieldshop is a unique online shopping experience featuring bespoke products made in the South.
Jackson Davenport Vision Center
Serving Charleston for over 67 years with the ultimate, unique, eye-care experience. With boutique brands such as Lindberg, Cartier, Anne Et Valentin, Matsuda, Lunor & more.
Jessamine + Vine
J+V brings a unique, curated selection of family-owned wineries + craft spirits to downtown Charleston with an appreciation for low/non-intervention + thoughtful products.
Kenny Flowers
Welcome to the Kenny Flowers flagship store - where you'll encounter our unbelievably soft fabrics and premium island-inspired men's, women's & kids apparel, designed locally.
Lowcountry Olive Oil
Delicious Carolina-infused olive oils & vinegars is what you'll discover inside our historic store. Local gifts, delectable treats, art & candles, homegrown snacks & spices.
Mercantile and Mash
Located at the Cigar Factory, Mercantile is a food + retail emporium offering coffee, pastries, local goods + more. Bar Mash is a cozy spot for a well crafted beverage + bite.
Michael Mitchell
Contemporary gallery & interior design showroom on King Street featuring original artworks, high-end furniture, home accessories & Farrow & Ball paint.
Norton and Hodges
Luxury handbags and accessories that blend Charleston elegance with the wild beauty of Africa. Each piece is a story of craft skills, sustainability, and female empowerment.
Old Whaling Company
Handcrafted, sea-inspired bar soaps, bath bombs, body butter, scrubs, perfumes + candles. Coastal gifts + cards. Three locations: City Market Great Hall | 43 Broad | 409 King
Petit Merci
In the heart of the historic district, Petit Merci is a neighborhood market offering fresh breads and pastries, prepared foods, provisions and homewares, not to be missed!
Philosophers & Fools
Charleston’s only bookstore bar. Created for those who love to sip a glass of wine or a beer and sit in a cozy chair while they read. Shop our well-curated selection of books.
Preservation Society Shop
Preservation Society Shop features an assortment of locally crafted specialty items from a wide collection of artisans.
Sewing Down South
Sewing Down South, a lifestyle brand founded by reality TV personality Craig Conover, is nestled at 493 King St and offers a curated retail experience inspired by Charleston.
Short Court
Pairing style with performance, Short Court is a line of pickleball apparel and equipment for the discerning player. Pairing modern styling and high performance paddles.
The Boutique
A quintessential Charleston shop showcasing the finest porcelain, linens and gifts. We ship all over the U.S. Please pop by and see our beautiful offerings.
The Port Mercantile
This uniquely curated shopping destination is a modern day mercantile with an upmarket touch, offering thoughtful essentials you didn’t know you needed until you saw them.
The Shops Of Historic Charleston Foundation
Locally-inspired gifts including jewelry, Charleston-related books, and specialty ingredients. Purchases support Historic Charleston Foundation.
Wine & Company
Whether you are looking to enjoy a glass of champagne and a bite, buy a special bottle for a friend or restock your cellar-Wine & Co is the perfect stop to meet your needs.
Wonder Works
With toys for all ages of imagination, Charleston’s favorite local toy store fascinates visitors with inspiring 'wonderfuntastical' toys, gifts, books & gadgets!
Wonder Works City Market
With toys for all ages of imagination, Charleston’s favorite local toy store fascinates visitors with inspiring 'wonderfuntastical' toys, gifts, books & gadgets!
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