Charleston may be South Carolina's most underrated romance capital. Where else can you go from a scenic morning walk to a candlelit dinner at 82 Queen without leaving the region? Here are our 6 favorite romantic things to do in and around Charleston, sorted by distance.
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Romantic Dining< 1 mi82 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401
Follow a narrow gas-lamp-lit alley to discover this enchanting restaurant with a stunning garden courtyard.
Romantic Dining83 mi23 W Gaston St, Savannah, GA 31401
Dine in a beautifully restored 1771 mansion with candlelit rooms, a lush courtyard, and ghost stories in the basement bar.
Culture & Entertainment83 miRiver St, Savannah, GA 31401
A cobblestone waterfront promenade lined with shops, praline stores, and live music under moss-draped balconies.
Classic Romance4 mi3550 Riverside Dr, Charleston, SC 29405
America's oldest public garden — 60 acres of azaleas, camellias, and ancient oaks along the Cooper River.
Classic Romance10 miPitt St, Isle of Palms, SC 29451
A beloved Lowcountry landmark with a stunning pier stretching into the salt marsh. Magical sunset views.
Classic Romance84 mi51 E Park Ave, Savannah, GA 31401
30 acres with a stunning fountain, towering live oaks dripping in Spanish moss, and winding paths perfect for strolls.
Scenic & Sunsets181 mi13296 Heckscher Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32226
A shoreline of salt-bleached oak skeletons draped across wild sand — Florida's most hauntingly beautiful beach walk, twenty minutes from downtown Jacksonville.
Culture & Entertainment215 mi1 S Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32084
America's oldest city after dark — lantern-lit lanes, a 17th-century fortress, and carriage rides over cobblestone.
Scenic & Sunsets241 mi338 Jane Braselton Rd, Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
A 1,000-foot-deep river gorge with rim overlooks and a suspension bridge swaying 80 feet above a waterfall — Georgia's grandest canyon.
Classic Romance243 mi1 Lodge St, Asheville, NC 28803
America's largest home — a 250-room French Renaissance chateau on 8,000 acres with gardens and a winery.
Romantic Dining266 mi600 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
Perched on the 47th floor with panoramic views of the Atlanta skyline. New Southern cuisine with floor-to-ceiling windows.
Outdoor Adventures282 mi107 Park Headquarters Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Misty mountain peaks, wildflower meadows, and cozy mountain towns. A perfect blend of wilderness and romance.
Yes — Charleston, South Carolina is one of our 167 curated romantic destinations, with candlelit dining, sunset views, and quiet corners for two. This guide covers our editor-vetted favorites, sorted by distance from Charleston.
Couples come to Charleston for sunset strolls, special-occasion dinners, and scenery worth sharing. Start with the places listed above — each entry is curated, described, and easy to reach from Charleston.
Romance here is year-round, but shoulder seasons mean smaller crowds and easier reservations. The seasonal picks on our home page help you time the trip.
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