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The Market: Market Street- The center of Tourism
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  • TheTravelingNerd
  • Updated By TheTravelingNerd on May 7, 2007
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  • Begininng of Market St. - Charleston
    Begininng of Market St.
    by TheTravelingNerd, 4 more photos
    If you want to see Charleston make sure you walk around downtown Charleston.

    MARKET ST. - At the beginning of Market St. is The front facade of "the Market" (see pic) it is an amazing grand facade like on an old southern mansion. Behind it are a few indoor shops, but the bulk of the market consists of 3 blocks of open air market. Get there early for parking and the best finds. They pretty much sell everything. The best finds here are the local seagrass baskets weaved by Gullah women (more on that under local customs) and antiques.

    Along both sides of the market are North and South Market streets. on both are great restaurants and shops. There's a Ben & Jerry's, The Crab Shack restaurant, a rock shop with gemstones and jewelry, Papillon restaurant, the Peninsula hotel, and many MANY other restaurants, shops and tour companies.

    It is a very short walk from Market St. to the St. Phillips church and graveyard. It's absolutely beautiful in this area. I highly recommend losing yourself in this part of town between Market and all the way over to Waterfront Park. The houses are gorgeous and most are mansions or traditional "side houses". There are many small alleyways hiding beautiful courtyards with gardens and statues and cobblestone streets.

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    The Market: The Market
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  • Updated By MandaJ320 on May 1, 2004
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  • sweet grass baskets - Charleston
    sweet grass baskets
    by MandaJ320
    The market is located downtown right off of East Bay Street on Market Street. The market is very old, and is home to a variety of different vendors. You can watch sweet grass baskets being made at the market, and you can buy them also, but they are sometimes expensive. The market is a great place to buy souvineers.

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    The Market: Checking out the Market - hey, it's cool inside!
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  • By spgood301 on June 15, 2008
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  • The Market, Charleston - Charleston
    The Market, Charleston
    by spgood301
    People gravitate to the Market to shop and eat - and there's plenty of shops and eats there. The Market's centerpiece is three or four blocks of indoor shopping in a beautiful old building, with stalls set up to suit almost any taste. Check out the arts and crafts, jewelry, t-shirts and other clothing, and so much more. Not only is the shopping fun, but you can escape the heat for a while too.

    What give the Market it's special character is the basket weavers, making their crafts for you as you watch them. You may be tempted to take a picture of them - if you do, please be prepared to buy something. It's only fair, right?

    There are many other shops lining Market Street; it's the best place in all of Charleston to find souvenirs. Take a break from shopping and try of the many fine seafood restaurants, or buy an Italian Ice from one of the many vendors. I had a blueberry ice - perfect for a hot summer day.

    The Market is one place you'll certainly want to visit while in Charleston; maybe even several times.

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    The Market: The Market
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  • Updated By Docu2001 on December 27, 2006
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  • Low Country Grass Weaver - Charleston
    Low Country Grass Weaver
    by Docu2001
    Basket weavers still sell handwoven grass baskets in the old stalls of the Market, near markets of a different sort where 250 years earlier the largest slave market in north america once existed.

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    The Market: Park your car and walk!
    dreamerofislands
  • By dreamerofislands on August 20, 2006
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  • Charleston is a great city to visit. There are so many things to do, but I will talk about the downtown area here. The Market is a great place to start. Park your car and walk around! The open air market is filled with vendors selling lowcountry delights. All in one place you can buy a hand made sweet grass basket, snack on lowcountry fare such as boiled peanuts or pralines and sign up to take a horse drawn carriage tour of the city!

  • Directions: I-26 to downtown Charleston
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    The Market: Old City Market
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  • By Inna_S on October 5, 2009
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  • Here you'll be able to meet all your souvenir needs. The Old City Market stretches for several blocks and is covered by a roof. It's the perfect place to buy southern sweets such as candied pecans and peanut brittle. You can bargain with many of the merchants.

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    The Market: The Market
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  • By OCNJBritt on March 27, 2005
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  • The outdoor market is full of great shopping. Pick up some jewelry, a handmade basket, have some candies...

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    The Market: Better Shopping in The Market
    Kaya526
  • By Kaya526 on December 9, 2007
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  • When in the market be very friendly and DO NOT smirk at a southern drawl. Smile alot even when in a bad mood and you may find new friends and if you are in the market and keep a good attitude and their in a good mood you may find stuff is alot cheaper

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    The Market: Charleston Farmer's Market
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  • By queensgirl on August 4, 2005
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  • You will find alot of local favorites for cheap prices.

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  • Phone: (843)724-7305
  • Website: www.ci.charleston.sc.us
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    The Market: Old City Market Area
  • By elw on August 26, 2002
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  • an open air market with crafts, jewelry, food and basketmaking.

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