{"id":12417,"date":"2022-07-21T13:00:49","date_gmt":"2022-07-21T13:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/margaretdonaldsoninteriors.com\/?p=10642"},"modified":"2022-07-21T13:00:49","modified_gmt":"2022-07-21T13:00:49","slug":"summer-in-charleston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/box2483.temp.domains\/~urbanar5\/mdi-maradesignco-com\/summer-in-charleston\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer in Charleston"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer is such a beautiful time in Charleston! It gets hot here in the Lowcountry, but there is still so much to enjoy. We put together a list of some of our favorite Charleston summer activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Biking on Kiawah Island<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a must! You can bring your own or rent bikes and gear from one of the many local bike shops. With over 30 miles of paved trails and 10 miles of beach on Kiawah Island, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy. Some of our favorite places to see on our ride include the Kiawah Island Nature Center and Night Heron Park, the Marshview observation tower, and of course the beach. After your ride, grab lunch or dinner at one of the restaurants in Freshfields Village.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10645 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/margaretdonaldsoninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/MDI_Ryan_2020-9-1.jpg\" alt=\"Biking in Kiawah\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1536\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We love <\/span><b><i>GOLDEN hour in Charleston <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(see what we did there?)<\/span><b><i>. <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sunsets in Charleston are incredible, so you really can\u2019t go wrong any way you choose to enjoy them! Take a blanket out on the beach, visit one of downtown Charleston\u2019s many rooftop bars, or time your nightly walk to enjoy the sunset. One of our favorite ways to view the sunset is from the Ravenel Bridge. There\u2019s just something about being over the water and under a fiery cotton candy sky that can\u2019t be beat!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10650 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/margaretdonaldsoninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-21-at-10.09.15-AM.png\" alt=\"Golden Hour with Abby\" width=\"1416\" height=\"1763\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10648 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/margaretdonaldsoninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/david-martin-q86md0sqdBA-unsplash-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Golden Hour Ravenel Bridge\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1438\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Porch sipping<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a great way to experience the coastal weather here in Charleston. Grab a rocking chair, a friend, and a refreshing drink and listen to the sounds of the Lowcountry. We really like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hello-sunshine.com\/post\/we-tried-reese-witherspoons-favorite-cocktails\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this tea punch<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Reese Witherspoon\u2019s Whiskey in a Teacup!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10651 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/margaretdonaldsoninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/MDI_Milo2019-100-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Porch reading in Charleston\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No Lowcountry itinerary would be complete without a <\/span><b><i>beach day! <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our favorite spots are Beachwalker Park in Kiawah Island, Isle of Palms County Park, and Sullivan\u2019s Island. Charleston\u2019s beaches are lined with marshes, so you can really get a feel for the Lowcountry and the wildlife. Get there early to beat the crowds and the heat! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10647 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/margaretdonaldsoninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Seaton2018_9-59-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Charleston Beach Boardwalk\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The photo ops are endless when you spend a day <\/span><b><i>sightseeing in Charleston. <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out the local artists at the City Market and pick up some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/margaretdonaldsoninteriors.com\/sweetgrass-baskets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sweetgrass baskets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Then cross off some bucket list items, including the famous Charleston Pineapple Fountain and Rainbow Row. For a little slower pace, walk through the old streets and admire the beautiful homes in the French Quarter, South of Broad, and the Battery. Finally, do some shopping and grab something to eat at one of the many restaurants on King Street!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10646 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/margaretdonaldsoninteriors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/tyrone-sanders-iJgmwXLc35g-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Rainbow Row in Charleston\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re a longtime, year-round Charleston native, a recent local, or just vacationing, there is something for everyone in this colorful historic city!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is such a beautiful time in Charleston! 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