π΄ο½2-Day Charleston Speedrun ππ¨
Day 1 π Middleton Place One of Americaβs oldest landscaped gardens, dating back to 1741 π³πΏ Beautiful lawns, lakes, oak trees, and camellias β perfect for a sunny stroll π Student-friendly: half-price tickets + free tours available! ππ« π₯£ Pink Bellies We tried the Og Garlic Noodle with pork and chicken π The chicken one was better! First bite = wow π, but it gets rich quickly. Very Instagrammable vibe though β worth a try! πΈ βοΈ Babas on Cannon A cute cafΓ© we passed by β ordered a cappuccino and a peanut milk iced chocolate latte π₯βοΈβ¦ both pretty good! π King Street A shopperβs paradise! ποΈ Lots of brands + beautiful Southern-style vacation dresses β my friend and I went all out ππΈ πΉ The Pineapple Hut A popular ice cream truck ππ¦ We got the Pineapple Float: pineapple juice with soft-serve. First sip = strong juice flavor, but once the ice cream meltedβ¦ perfection! π π Charleston City Market A fun market with cute, unique souvenirs π§Ίβ¨ A bit pricey though β and note: it closes between 5-6 PM. Donβt come empty-handed! β° π Pineapple Fountain A small but elegant landmark β² Right by the sea β perfect for sunset π Sit on a bench, feel the breeze, watch the palm trees, kids playing, and cargo shipsβ¦ pure bliss π Day 2 π Cypress Gardens The filming location of The Notebook β absolutely gorgeous! π¬πΆ Must visit! Only $10 including the boat ride ποΈπ Go early on a weekday to avoid 4-hour waits! β³ π₯£ The Grit Counter A local spot near our hotel ππ³ We ordered Charleston Hot Chicken + Steak And Egg β decent but not mind-blowing π #HiddenTravelGems #WanderInFamousGardens#Charleston #TravelDiary#StudyAbroadLife #TravelMoments
