Charleston Travel and Food Guide (With a Baby Version) 👶🍼

First of all, it is highly NOT recommended to travel long distances with a young baby — it’s exhausting for both the baby and adults. 🥵 Charleston, SC is super hot, and our baby was sweating all the time when outdoors. Attractions 🚢 Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum (Aircraft Carrier) $28 per person (free for infants). There’s an accessible elevator to the Main Deck. Since it was extremely hot, I stayed with the baby on the Main Deck while the rest of the family explored. No AC inside — the deck and cabins are VERY hot and have some odd smells.🎉 Audio guides are available for rent. Compared to the warships in San Diego, this one is smaller and not as well-maintained. Not recommended for summer visits with a baby.☺️ 🌳 Middleton Place $29 per person, $15 for students. A classic Southern plantation, and one of the filming locations for Gone with the Wind. Scenic views and nice environment, but… again, very HOT and filled with mosquitoes and bugs. 🦟 🍍 Pineapple Fountain A famous photo spot — not much to do, but the surrounding area is pretty. Nice for a stroll with the baby. 🌈 Rainbow Row Located near the Pineapple Fountain — a row of colorful historic houses, very Instagrammable. Remember to apply mosquito repellent! Food 🍖 Lewis Barbecue (Texas-style BBQ) Went twice! Always crowded — go before 5:30 PM to avoid lines. Parking is limited; use their additional parking lot.🎈 Recommended: pork ribs, brisket (sold by the pound or as sandwiches). Sides: coleslaw (tangy and refreshing), banana pudding (sweet but good). Four adults spent around $110 — portions are generous! 🦀 Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar Not super hyped on Xiaohongshu, but definitely worth a visit! Oceanfront location — must make a reservation in advance! Recommended: oysters, crab cake, crab soup, fried oysters, lobster pudding. Large portions, good value. Four people spent around $180 including tip. 💵 Cash discounts available. 🅿️ No parking onsite — use nearby Concord Cumberland Parking Garage. 🍴 Slightly North of Broad (Broad Street Restaurant) Southern cuisine, nice atmosphere — reservations recommended. Small portions — four people left still hungry after $120. Shrimp and grits were good but a bit salty. The complimentary bread was delicious. Park at the garage mentioned above.✨ #CharlestonTravel #CharlestonFood #TravelWithBaby 👶💦