Charleston City Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Charleston.

1. Charleston City Market

8.1
188 Meeting St (at Market St), Charleston, SC
Market · Downtown Charleston · 114 tips and reviews

Vincent B.Vincent Bobo: Support your local artists in the market! You'd be shocked to see what you can't find in the gallery.

Evon B.Evon Barnes: Love this place. It has been modernized a little, but the talented artists & creators make up for that. Hardworking, proud people.

Charleston Area CVBCharleston Area CVB: The Charleston City Market is one of the oldest public markets in America, and it is home to more than 300 local vendors including 50 sweetgrass basket artists. Open daily.

Redux Contemporary Art Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Charleston.

2. Redux Contemporary Art Center

7.6
1056 King St (Romney St), Charleston, SC
Art Gallery · 4 tips and reviews

The Bagel ShopThe Bagel Shop: A great spot for any art enthusiast - stay on the lookout for special events held here...they are usually a blast.

Alizey K.Alizey Khan: Great art classes and workshops- check out their exhibition openings for free lectures!

Courtney S.Courtney S: They have a full schedule of workshops and classes available all year round.

Sottile Theatre, College of Charleston is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Charleston.

3. Sottile Theatre, College of Charleston

7.8
44 George St, Charleston, SC
Theater · Downtown Charleston · 9 tips and reviews

College of CharlestonCollege of Charleston: Attend a performance in this 800-seat theatre, which hosts hundreds of events a year – from Spoleto Festival USA performances to School of the Arts events.

Gregory G.Gregory Gulick: Be sure to admire the mural on the wall along the inside of the theater. Google "Sottile Theater mural" to read about this artistic gem discovered upon removal of acoustic tiles during restoration.

College of CharlestonCollege of Charleston: Get dressed up for a night out.

Gibbes Museum Of Art is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Charleston.

4. Gibbes Museum Of Art

7.7
135 Meeting St, Charleston, SC
Art Museum · Downtown Charleston · 11 tips and reviews

Charleston Parks ConservancyCharleston Parks Conservancy: After seeing the wonderful art in this museum make sure to check out the brand new courtyard, thanks Charleston Parks Conservancy!

Yomizma R.Yomizma RG: It's an small museum with interesting real pics and art from the 1,700/1,800s. Mixed with some contemporary art paints. Was free admission day. Normally costs 9 dollars per person but discounts apply.

Erin O.Erin O'Brien: We enjoyed our walk through the museum. Lots of different styles of artwork and a beautiful building to host it all in.

Belmont is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Charleston.

5. Belmont

8.7
511 King St, Charleston, SC
Whisky Bar · Radcliffeborough · 46 tips and reviews

Jeremy F.Jeremy Fisher: Art deco cocktail bar

Jessica K.Jessica Karle: Super cute interior and Art Deco vibe. Good cocktails!

Ben K.Ben K.: Art Deco cocktail bar.

Michaels is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Charleston.

6. Michaels

8.5
832 Orleans Rd (at Sam Rittenberg Blvd), Charleston, SC
Arts and Crafts Store · west of the Ashley · 7 tips and reviews

West A.West Ashley: Michaels is a great arts & crafts store! We've needed them for so long in West Ashley.

Todd S.Todd Smith: This is the best Charleston area Michaels locations of all of their area stores. It’s in such a central location and convenient to everything. Great selection and very helpful associates!

Mary Catherine J.Mary Catherine James: We got this rocket kit for our church for VBS this year. It was the most amazing prop and looked beautiful once I painted it!

Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Charleston.

7. Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art

7.6
161 Calhoun St (at St. Philip St), Charleston, SC
Art Gallery · Downtown Charleston · 3 tips and reviews

College of CharlestonCollege of Charleston: While you’re exploring an exhibit at the Halsey Institute, make sure you settle into a beanbag chair in the media room for a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the featured artist.

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: The small museum on the College of Charleston’s campus is a welcome addition to the city’s art scene. Past exhibits have included American artists Jasper Johns and Shepard Fairey.

Liza D.Liza Dye: Stop on the 3rd floor to see what shows the Theatre Department are putting up!

Mellow Mushroom is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Charleston.

8. Mellow Mushroom

8.5
19 Magnolia Rd, Charleston, SC
Pizzeria · west of the Ashley · 39 tips and reviews

Geoffrey R.Geoffrey Richardson: Bring old school red/blue 3D glasses and check out the mural upstairs!

The Becket AgencyThe Becket Agency: Entire place was painted by artist Carl Janes - it's a must see.

Matthew R.Matthew Reames: Go here! Beautiful old renovated movie theater. The best Mellow Mushroom I've been to!

Grand Bohemian Hotel Charleston, Autograph Collection is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Charleston.

9. Grand Bohemian Hotel Charleston, Autograph Collection

8.5
55 Wentworth St (at Meeting St), Charleston, SC
Hotel · Downtown Charleston · 6 tips and reviews

Mary Catherine J.Mary Catherine James: Amazing place with an art gallery built in!

Laura B.Laura Bell: Amazing staff, great food and drink. Comfy bed, fabulous shower, beautiful and unique decor...just loved it!

Chris M.Chris Moore: Charleston doesn't have a lot of the big chain hotels in great spots or upscale hotels attached to the bigger loyalty programs. This hotel is an exception. Great service and spot. Part of Marriott/SPG

Children's Museum of the Lowcountry is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Charleston.

10. Children's Museum of the Lowcountry

7.3
25 Ann St, Charleston, SC
Museum · Downtown Charleston · 10 tips and reviews

Mike T.Mike Throne: Do the art room first to allow the creations time to dry

John M.John Morgan: A must visit! We had hours of fun! Lots to do and learn in the castle, pirate boat, waterwise area, art area, etc.

John L.John Lawson: ACM reciprocal! Small but my boys (5 & 3) love every inch. Castle and Pirate ship are the highlights for them but the painting and craft area are also very nice.

Charleston Farmer's Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Charleston.

11. Charleston Farmer's Market

8.9
Marion Square Park (Calhoun & King St), Charleston, SC
Farmers Market · Downtown Charleston · 43 tips and reviews

Bobby M.Bobby Martyna: Lovely art, food and people. Must go for visitors.

Paige C.Paige C: Really unique produce and vendors. Waffles on a stick, pickled okra, BBQ for breakfast, biscuits with gravy. It was amazing.

Ash S.Ash S: The crepe stand may have a long wait but it is soooooo worth it.

The Charleston Museum is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Charleston.

12. The Charleston Museum

8.0
360 Meeting St (at John Street), Charleston, SC
History Museum · Downtown Charleston · 22 tips and reviews

Dea C.Dea C: If you knit, sew, spin, tat, weave, or quilt, check out the wonderful fiber arts display, about halfway through the main gallery on the second floor!

Charming Inns of CharlestonCharming Inns of Charleston: We love the Charleston Museum! Such a gem. Their locally-focused exhibits are always fun and amazing.

Clay C.Clay Chastain: Everything from mummies to strange creatures in bottles like in the horror movies. Some truly interesting history. Not the largest museum but I wasn't disappointed.

Bin 152 is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Charleston.

13. Bin 152

9.1
152 King St (at Queen St.), Charleston, SC
Wine Bar · Downtown Charleston · 36 tips and reviews

CHARLIECHARLIE: Get the taleggio- amazing cheese that will please everyone. Check out the art work, rotating between local artists every few weeks. Like the chair you're sitting in? It's for sale. Everything is. Read more.

SoniaSonia: Bin is the one place I go to every time I'm in town. Amazing wine, great cheese, and wonderful owners who are always happy to recommend something new and delicious— and then let you sample it!

Evan E.Evan Eggers: Can you find the owners' pug in the Bin 152 logo on the front windows?

The Vendue is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Charleston.

14. The Vendue

8.0
19 Vendue Range (at E Bay St), Charleston, SC
Hotel · French Quarter · 22 tips and reviews

Rob Z.Rob Zaleski: Very cool art and a fun atmosphere. Worth checking out what they're featuring.

The Swi FoxThe Swi Fox: Really nice place! Great location. The Junior Suite had a big tub and pretty fireplace in the room, plus the little extras were great: breakfast made-to-order, managers reception@4, and cookies@9.

Hotel TonightHotel Tonight: Walking distance to everything, with complimentary cruiser bikes to get guests around.

McCrady's is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Charleston.

15. McCrady's

8.6
2 Unity Aly, Charleston, SC
New American Restaurant · French Quarter · 56 tips and reviews

Rob D.Rob Davis: My favorite restaurant in the south. You can get food anywhere, at McCrady's you taste art. Trust the Chef and his numerous sommelier, you will not be disappointed.

W magazineW magazine: Expect a genteel experience, with white tablecloths & formal service, but a farm-to-table sensibility, serving artistically plated compositions like celeriac baked in hay, pear, pecorino & truffle. Read more.

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Fantastic Sean Brock brunch. Hot Brown, Sunny Side Egg and Pan con Tomate, Smoked Trout, Soft Scramble both standouts.