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Getting Around Charleston
From the airport to the Coliseum and everywhere between — pick the ride that fits your market days.
Rental Cars
Hertz, Enterprise, Budget & Avis counters at Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Uber & Lyft
Rideshare available curbside at CHS and throughout North Charleston. ~12 min to the Coliseum.
CARTA Route 11 Bus
Public bus serves the airport, North Charleston hotels, and the Coliseum/PAC. $2 one-way.
NASH Express Shuttle
Direct shuttle between downtown Charleston and CHS airport. $3.50 one-way.
Airport Shuttles & Limo
Private & shared shuttles, including Charleston Black Cab and Coastal Limo for groups.
Parking at the Coliseum
5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston, SC 29418
North Charleston Coliseum & PAC lots are located off Montague Ave. and International Blvd. Parking on event days is $10 per car, cash or card — sold directly onsite, no advance passes needed.
Lot A
Closest to Coliseum entrance
Lot B
Off Montague Ave
Lot C
Off International Blvd
Official Hotel Blocks
BASH Official HotelEmbassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Airport Hotel & Convention Center
0.3 miles (4-min walk) from venue
Block ends August 1
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BASH Official HotelHome2 Suites by Hilton Charleston Airport/Convention Center
0.3 miles (5-min walk) from venue
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BASH Official HotelDoubleTree by Hilton North Charleston Convention Center
0.4 miles (6-min walk) from venue
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BASH Official HotelHilton Garden Inn Charleston Airport
0.4 miles (6-min walk) from venue
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BASH Official HotelHyatt Place Charleston Airport/Convention Center
0.5 miles (8-min walk) from venue
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BASH Official HotelHampton Inn & Suites Charleston Airport
0.6 miles (10-min walk) from venue
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Charleston International
CHS · 12 min to venue
Myrtle Beach Intl
MYR · 1 hr 45 min to venue
Things to Do in Charleston
Between market hours, the Holy City rewards a detour. Our curated guide to the top-rated restaurants, rooftop bars, and adventures worth your time.
Where to Eat
Husk
$$$76 Queen St · Downtown
Sean Brock's temple of modern Southern cooking — ingredients sourced within a day's drive. A Charleston icon.
ExploreFIG
$$232 Meeting St · Downtown
Seasonal Lowcountry fine dining from Chef Mike Lata. Michelin-mentioned and a local standby for over 15 years.
ExploreThe Ordinary
$$544 King St · Upper King
James Beard winner Chef Lata's seafood hall in a former bank — raw bar, oysters, and the city's best tower.
ExploreLeon's Oyster Shop
$698 King St · Upper King
Fried chicken, raw oysters, and pimento cheese in a laid-back King St spot. Come early — it fills up fast.
Explore167 Sushi Bar
$$289 East Bay St · French Quarter
Some of the freshest sushi in the Southeast — omakase-style bites and oyster boats. Tiny, so book ahead.
ExploreChez Nous
$$32 Spring St · Harleston Village
The most romantic room in Charleston — a hand-written French menu changes nightly. Perfect for a market-night dinner.
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The Watch Rooftop
1121 N E Bay St · Historic District
Harbor and bridge views from the Hyatt House rooftop. Spritz flights, sunset cocktails, and a breezy open-air deck.
ExploreThe Cocktail Club
463 King St · Downtown
King Street's go-to rooftop for craft cocktails, charcuterie, and a four-seasons vibe. Industry favorite.
ExploreFiat Lux
205 Meeting St · Downtown
Hotel Bennett's polished rooftop overlooking Marion Square — the best skyline views and the prettiest pours in town.
ExplorePour Taproom
560 King St · Upper King
Charleston's tallest rooftop — self-pour beer, wine & cider walls. Pour by the ounce, stay as long as you like.
ExploreThe Belmont
507 King St · Upper King
A French-inspired cocktail bar on Upper King — leather booths, absinthe, and some of the best bartenders in the city.
ExploreThe Rarebit
51 Broad St · Historic District
Mid-century cocktail lounge serving the city's best late-night bites and a legendary burger. Open till 2am.
ExploreWhat to Do
Charleston Harbor History Cruise
90-minute narrated boat tour past Fort Sumter, USS Yorktown, the Battery & Ravenel Bridge. Dolphin sightings are common.
From $45 · 90 min
ExploreSchooner Pride Sunset Sail
Sail the harbor on a tall ship at golden hour — a top-10 US sunset sail. BYOB, blankets provided.
From $56 · sunset
ExploreHistoric Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour
Clip-clop through cobblestone streets past antebellum mansions with a licensed guide. The classic Charleston intro.
From $30 · 1 hour
ExploreMagnolia Plantation & Gardens
America's oldest public gardens — romantic bridges, swan lakes, and a grand avenue of live oaks. Transportation included on combo tours.
From $85 · half day
ExploreFort Sumter National Monument
Ferry out to the island fort where the Civil War began. Ranger-led, 2.5 hours round trip from the downtown wharf.
From $35 · 2.5 hrs
ExploreCharleston City Market
Open-air historic market since the 1840s — sweetgrass baskets, local art, and Lowcountry crafts. Free to wander, open daily.
Free · open daily
ExploreRainbow Row & The Battery
Stroll the iconic row of pastel Georgian houses and the harbor-front promenade of antebellum mansions. Free and walkable.
Free · self-guided
ExploreCoastal Expeditions Dolphin Tour
Kayak or boat eco-tours through the salt marsh — dolphins, manatees, shorebirds, and a guide who knows every creek.
From $55 · 2 hrs
ExplorePro tip for market week
Downtown Charleston is about 20 minutes from the Coliseum venue. Make dinner reservations now — the city's top tables (Husk, FIG, Chez Nous) book out weeks in advance, especially during event weeks.