South Carolina City One of the Best for a Mother’s Day Getaway

We all know and love our mothers and/or mother figures. Mother's Day is coming up and we love to spoil our mothers as much as we can. If you want to take a weekend trip, day trip, or even summer trip there are some great places that you can take your mother. Mother's Day is May 12 and falls on a Sunday, so why not enjoy a great getaway with the special lady in your life?

Whether it's your mom, grandmom, god mom, aunt, sister, or wife you want to be able to treat them special every day, but especially on Mother's Day. This year for Mother's Day, if you are thinking about taking her on a special trip there is one place just a short road trip away from Charlotte. It's one of the most famous and beautiful cities in South Carolina, of course... Charleston!

Destination Mom Hood made a list of some of the best places to take your mother for a getaway in 2024. Charleston, South Carolina was named #15 on this list of places your mother would love for a Mother's Day getaway. Charleston is one of those beautiful destinations that also comes with so much history. There are tons of things to do from museums, shopping, restaurants, the beach, and so much more.

Depending on what you want to do, Charleston has just about everything for you. As a Charleston native, there are a lot of hidden gems that many tourists don't know. You can try local seafood spots to really taste what Lowcountry seafood tastes like. There is shopping downtown on King Street or you can walk around the market. Take a drive to the many beach options like Isle of Palms, Edisto Island, Folly Beach, or Kaiwah Island and enjoy a relaxing beach trip. As a native, of course, I will share a few of the must-try restaurants that I (a local) suggest.

If you take your mom down to Charleston for Mother's Day, she will love it. Even if you don't go for Mother's Day, there are plenty of fun things to do any other weekend. So, surprise her with a summer trip even if you want to do a random trip. Tell me how much fun it is, because I know it'll be great! Happy Mother's Day!

Call me a simp, but I may or may not miss home from time to time. I was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina and as much as I was ready to get out of there, it still holds a special place in my heart. Growing up, I use to think there was never much of anything to do. Don't get me wrong, some things are questionable but it's still home for me.

I don't go home often, but whenever people tell me they're going to Charleston I love telling them places to go and things to do. It's no fun being simple and going to the same old boring spots that everyone knows about. Sometimes being a local gives me the upper hand to know what places to recommend. So, I decided to put a list together of 5 spots that most people don't tell you about whenever you're visiting. I'm not saying these aren't places you may have not heard of, but it's places and things that hold a special place in my heart. So, let's take a crack at it!

If it's one thing I am going to do, it's eat some GREAT seafood when I am home. Everyone knows all of the popular sit-down, fancy restaurants around Downtown and Mt. Pleasant, but I know more local hole in the wall spots. My grandma has been in the same house since she was born in Downtown Charleston and this seafood spots is right around the corner. Dave's is my favorite place to eat whenever I am home. The small corner spot is serving hot, fresh seafood that will make you melt. I always enjoy the shrimp platter and it's nothing like it. The hours are a bit weird, but it's so worth it if you can catch them when they're open.

Nexton is a new area in the Summerville area, but it's well worth the visit. In Nexton, you will find plenty of food places and shopping, and homes to sightsee. From Viscous Biscuit having a line out the door during brunch, Bad Daddy's Burger Bar, Halls Chophouse, Ever Creamery, and so much more. If you want to just relax and enjoy a good day out in the sun, Nexton is a great spot to check out.

Check out Sullivan's Island if you are wanting the beach feels, but not to much of the crowd. Sullivan's Island is perfect spot to enjoy the beach and relax but not the complete chaos that Folly Beach and Isle of Palms may have. Trust me when I say, there is a difference. Either way, you're on the beach and can grab a bite to eat when you're free.

If you're looking for something cute and new to do, then head to the North Charleston Farmer's Market. Enjoy so many fresh things from bread, fruit, vegetables, and so much more. There will also be tons of local baked goods from Charleston's famous chewies to so much more! Sounds like a good time, doesn't it?

Oddly enough, many people don't know that Charleston has a water park. Yes, a water park. There are water slides, a lazy river, a wave pool, and more to enjoy. Head to Whirlin' Waters in North Charleston if you want to enjoy a good time with water not at the beach. There is plenty to do and you can grab some good food while you're there. Fun fact, I used to work there in the food services department.