<alt=' class='alignleft size-medium wp-image-5490' height='225' src='https://breastreconstructionnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Rose-300x225.png' style='margin: 5px;' width='300'>You don’t need to go to Paris to experience a city of romance. If you know where to look, Charleston has all the warmth, love, and coziness you need. Maybe the heart of Charleston beats stronger because of the city’s rich history. Or perhaps it’s the culture of the city that makes visitors welcome each other with open arms. Whatever the reason, there are many places to go, things to see, and experiences to share with your special someone in Charleston.   In this post, we’ll look at some popular — and some hidden — places to go to have a fun and unique date (on a related note, our top 5 restaurants and bars(opens in a new tab) post may serve you well on date night).   You may have heard of the recommendations on this post before, but you just haven’t had the time to pursue them. Let this list below be your motivation to get out there and share a day of fun or evening of romance with someone special.  

Cocktails By the Fireplace

  If you like this idea of sipping your favorite drink next to your favorite person, while enjoying the warmth of a cozy fireplace, then you’ll love this recommendation. A little investigative research on Google and Yelp will uncover many cozy evening bars.   Want to save time searching? No problem. We found this place that we believe provides the perfect date night(opens in a new tab). It has a fireplace you can snuggle up next to, and a dimly lit setting to relax in.   Be sure to call in McCrady’s in advance to research your seat. They also have an online reservation tool, so you have no excuse not to plan ahead for this special place.  

Celebrate New Milestones

  In a relationship, new milestones can mean different things. It could mean getting married, moving in together, or eating at a new restaurant. With this upcoming recommendation, you can surprise your partner by saying you want to celebrate something BIG.   Chances are, they’ll look at you confused. But when you tell them you want to have drinks and enjoy the skyline and harbor views at the Market Pavilion Hotel(opens in a new tab), they’ll likely laugh at your corny joke. Laughter and good times will continue when you enjoy the charming rooftop bar and pool area while sipping a cocktail as you the two of you watch the sun go down. Plus – the Market Pavilion Hotel earned a number 1 ranking as the best small city hotel in the U.S. and Canada. What could be better? Your sweetheart will love your venue choice.  

Walk the Path of Love

  Take a break from the stoplights and city noise and reconnect with nature. You and you partner deserve it. Surround yourself with majestic oaks and ancient beauty at the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens(opens in a new tab), a place where you can tune out from the city and tune in to each other.  

Best Dates Charleston Facebook Page

  On this Best Dates Charleston Facebook page(opens in a new tab), you will find regular updates about things to do in Charleston. We love lesser known yet valuable links like this. Do you have any to share? Let us know in the comments below.  

Live and Love in Charleston

Did you know Travel and Leisure magazine rated Charleston the 10th best city in the world(opens in a new tab) for romance? Personally, we think it’s the #1 city, but we’ll take the 10th place IN THE WORLD. We love how the magazine says, “Every corner seems to stage a proposal-worthy scene, form the Battery with its moss-draped oaks and antebellum mansions to Waterfront Park’s picturesque Cooper River views.”   We completely agree with that statement – and we know you do too.   Photo Credit: Parvin(opens in a new tab)