Charleston Shopping

While vacationing at your Charleston bed and breakfast, take some time to go shopping. In this beautiful southern city, there are a lot of stores and little shops to pick up some memorabilia of your time here. Below are just a few of the places to stop by.

Citadel Mall

2070 Sam Rittenberg Blvd #200Charleston, SC 29407-4609(843) 766-8511http://www.shopcitadel-mall.com

What women can resist a mall, even while relaxing at a Charleston B&B? When you have the urge to "shop 'til you drop, drop by Citadel Mall. You will find many sales and bargains at big name retailers like Ultra Diamonds, Bath & Body Works, Victoria's Secret, and Yankee Candle Company. Buy something sexy and some candles, go back to your room at the Charleston bed and breakfast, and have a nice romantic evening.

Northwood Mall

2150 Northwoods Blvd., Unit #60North Charleston, SC 29406Phone: (843) 797.3062http://www.shopnorthwoodsmall.com

If you can't find what you're looking for at Citadel Mall, take a drive six miles from Charleston to North Charleston and take a look in the Northwood Mall. With over 40 retail stores, you are sure to find what you're looking for. Before you venture out, check their website online to see which store is offering a coupon or discount that week. Browse and buy in stores like Aussie Outfitters, Ashley Stewart, Dillard's, Frederick's of Hollywood, GQ Menswear, JB Robinson Jewelers, and Express.

North Charleston Farmers Market

Felix C. Davis Community Center4800 Park CircleCharleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-1028
http://www.northcharleston.org/Visiting/Shopping_FarmersMarket

Plan your stay at a Charleston B&B anytime between mid-April through mid-October so you can go to the North Charleston Farmers Market. Open from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. every Thursday, you will not only fresh produce, but homemade jams, jellies, and home grown herbs as well. They also sell food and have picnic tables set up so you can eat and enjoy the scene. Special events are offered too such as health screenings and cooking demonstrations. For more information, visit their website.

George C. Birlant & Co. Antiques

191 King StreetCharleston, SC 29401
Phone:(843) 722-3842
http://www.birlant.com

For the antique lovers, this is the place you must visit when staying at a Charleston B&B. With over 80 years of expertise in fine antiques of the 18th and 19th century, you will surely find something to buy. They sell imported silver, china, crystal, and brass. Give someone a beautiful platter, wine rinse, or porcelain dessert server. You can have it gift wrapped as well--it's free!

Khoury Oriental Rugs

71 Wentworth St., Ste 102Charleston, SC 29401
Phone: (843) 720-7370
http://www.khouryorientalrugs.com

Think you can't shop for a beautiful antique Persian rug while vacating at a Charleston inn? Think again! Because Khoury ships anywhere in the U.S., you can pick out a rug from their inventory of over 3,000, and have it shipped to your home. In business since 2001, owners Leon Khoury and Paul Raad have several years of expertise in the oriental rug business. Their business has grown so well in the last several years that they have opened another store in Columbia.