Check into The Restoration, an enclave of Southern elegance and urban charm. Enjoy boutique rooms featuring trendsetting local art, a rooftop restaurant and bar providing unparalleled Holy City skyline views and a cozy library escape.
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Rise & shine! Fuel for the day ahead at The Restoration's Instagram-worthy Rise Coffee Bar, which has teamed up with Springbok Coffee, a local specialty coffee roaster, to bring you the finest coffee in town. INSIDER TIP: The Rosemary Honey Latte never disappoints.
Charleston is home to an eye-popping array of historic mansions. Although most are privately owned, the Nathaniel Russell House, which was built in 1808 and is widely recognized as one of America's more important neoclassical dwellings, has been converted into a public museum.
Pick up a set of Sacred Bird & Butterfly porcelain teacups. The original setting of the handsome 17th century porcelain is on display at the Nathaniel Russell House. Reproductions of this dinnerware and other noted antiques are found at the Historic Charleston Foundation City Market Shop.
Head back to The Restoration and straight to The Watch Rooftop Kitchen & Spirits, the hotel's very own farm-to-table restaurant, that celebrates the bounty of fresh ingredients sourced directly from local purveyors, and provides one of the best Holy City skyline views. INSIDER'S TIP: Don't miss Tikis & Tacos on Tuesdays!
Savor the present before taking a trip back in time and searching for Charleston treasures.
Swing by The Rise for a latte to-go, then head to The Library to sip and savor a slow morning. Get lost in your favorite book or find inspiration in a vintage art history guide hand picked from the antique book collection.
Venture to Drayton Hall, which is widely considered the finest example of Georgian Palladian architecture in North America. Untouched by fad or fashion, the house museum stands as an example of meticulous preservation and has neither running water nor electricity.
Situated just a short stroll from The Restoration is Charleston's treasure trove, Croghan's Jewel Box. Browse through antique treasures and pick up a gilded bug from the stunning Goldbug Collection.
"See and be seen" at Slightly North of Broad, Charleston's version of the power broker's lunch spot famously referred to by the acronym SNOB. This spot is a favorite among locals and visitors alike for their fill of Lowcountry cuisine.
Begin with a morning of pampering before exploring Charleston by land, sea and cuisine!
Indulge in a deep tissue massage or organic body scrub via The Amethyst In-Room Spa Services before heading to Sunday brunch at The Watch, featuring live music along with sweet praline french toast and savory biscuits and gravy.
Hop on The Restoration's complimentary bicycles and bike your way through Charleston's cobblestone streets, spotting overflowing window boxes and four-legged friends proudly sauntering their way around the Holy City.
