Best Shopping Malls, Outlet and Places in Folly Beach Area

"For a traditional shopping mall experience away from the business of downtown, head to Mount Pleasant, a suburb about 10 miles northeast of the city. This open-air shopping district has more than 65 stores, including national shops like Belk, Old Navy, Victoria's Secret, J. Jill, Loft, Ultra Beauty, and Barnes & Noble as well as local boutiques like Copper Penny and Millie Lynn, which sell women's clothing, shoes, and accessories. The complex also has several fast casual and chain restaurants like Qdoba and P.F."

"Outdoor shopping center with dozens of stores, including Belk, Buckle, GAP, Old Navy, Southern Tide, Chico's, LOFT, Soma, Victoria's Secret, Grimaldi's Pizzeria, Longhorn Steakhouse, P.F. Chang's, TCBY, TGI Fridays, Zoes Kitchen, Pandora, GameStop, Bed Bath & Beyond, Regal Cinema, Bath & Body Works, GNC, Ulta Beauty, Rack Room Shoes, Barnes & Noble, Palmetto Moon, Peloton, Sunglass Hut, Hyatt Place, LensCrafters, Jos."

"Mount Pleasant Towne Centre sits about 30 minutes from downtown Charleston. The center welcomes shoppers to browse dozens of stores, and many welcome pets as well. Find men’s, women’s and children’s fashion, jewelry, home furnishings, health and beauty, and specialty shops."

"A post shared by Atrium Art Gallery (@atriumartgallery) on Nov 30, 2019 at 1:16pm PST. Situated at the heart of downtown Charleston, Atrium Art Gallery is a champion of local and contemporary art. This gallery continuously aims to veer away from conventional art, and often hold exhibits that cater to modern times."

"Atrium Art Gallery is a warm, inviting venue located on Queen Street. You’ll find a wide selection of painters, photographers, and more on the walls. Preview their current works with their virtual tour!"

"A post shared by Mary Martin Gallery (@marymartingallery) on Nov 19, 2019 at 1:28pm PST. Welcoming art of all genres is Mary Martin Gallery. They call themselves an eclectic gallery that does not limit themselves to only one style of work."

"Charleston Gallery Association with over 40 art galleries in the greater Charleston area. Visit our website for a printable map and a link to all galleries and art offerings."

"With 600+ members, the Charleston Artist Guild is the region’s leading arts organization providing professional development, exhibiting opportunities and community outreach."

"The Anglin Smith Gallery features landscape, still life, city scenes, and abstract painting and sculpture that are all infused with a distinct, Lowcountry feel. Flashy palets and warm tones contribute embody the charm of Charleston in the best way possible!. Take the gallery’s virtual tour right here!"

"Featuring works by painter Betty Anglin Smith & her triplets, Jennifer Smith Rogers, Shannon Smith Hughes, Tripp Smith & others"

"Located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, only minutes from Charleston, Isle of Palms and Sullivan's Island, The Shoppes at Seaside Farms offers something for everyone. Whether you're looking for unique shopping and great restaurants or a relaxing massage, this is your premier choice. The Shoppes also feature Harris Teeter's flagship store and Target for your everyday shopping convenience."

"Redux Contemporary Art Centre is a non-profit art gallery in Charleston. Small yet impactful, this art centre is known for the best art sessions, workshops and discussion panels in South Carolina. Workshops like figure painting, portrait drawing are a must attend if you happen to be in Charleston on assigned dates."

"The Redux Contemporary Art Center is a non-profit organization focused on bridging the gap between artists and audiences. They host eight creators a year as well as host fantastic educational programs."

"This regional shopping mall in Charleston houses over 100 stores, including 5 high-end anchor stores like Belk, Dillard's, and department stores like the area's first Target. Citadel Mall is also home to independent boutiques and brand stores stocking up on casual feminine clothing, men's formals, accessories, footwear, and fresh groceries. There is a massive food court at the mall to satisfy your cravings for freshly baked cakes, scrumptious snacks, and coffee."

"The citadel mall is one of the oldest and largest malls in Charleston. It was first opened in 1981 and is at the intersection of Sam Rittenberg Boulevard and I 526. This mall has more than 100 stores with four anchor stores like Belk, Dillard department store, JCPenney, Sear, Dick’s Sporting goods and Target supermarket."

"Super cute spot Baguette Magic offers carbs on carbs on carbs. Patrons rave about the recovery baguette — a hangover-curing combination of scrambled eggs, bacon, prosciutto, white cheddar, tomato jam, and arugula. For those in search of something sweet, check out the homemade Pop-Tarts or the chocolate croissant."

"When the “open” light is on at this non-descript store front on Folly Road, it’s time to stop by for whatever’s just come out of the oven. Specialties include brioche, loaves of bread, croissants with fresh berries or chocolate, and interesting sandwiches like the baguette BLT with avocado and pimiento cheese."

"Tucked-away shop Baguette Magic creates breads and croissants using traditional French methods. Baker Mathieu Richard's baguettes are often touted as the best in the Lowcountry."

"As its name implies, Christophe Artisan Chocolatier would rather be known for its Charleston chocolates. But their French-pressed coffee and pastries are pretty amazing as well. Plus, their seating areas are cute both upstairs and in the outdoor area behind the building on Society Street, just off of lower King Street."

"This cozy shop sells their chocolates downstairs and has a small seating area upstairs. You’ll find chocolate bars and other handmade chocolates including truffles and hand-painted chocolates. Make sure to order some of their drinking chocolate as well!"

"Set on the banks of Old Town Creek, Charles Towne Landing brings the past to life at the site of the first permanent European settlement in the Carolinas. In 1670, the first English colonists landed on this spot and named their new town for King Charles II. Exhibits here today re-create what life was like for those early settlers: the earthen fort they built, the wooden palisade wall they erected to keep their enemies at bay, crops they planted to sustain themselves, and a reproduction of the 17th-century cargo vessel like the one they would have used to ferry supplies and provisions. There's also an animal forest where you can see native animals that the settlers would have encountered in their new home at South Carolina's first colonial settlement."

"This is a choice park to satisfy history buffs and nature lovers alike. Driving into Charles Towne Landing is reminiscent of the enchanted forest in a fairy tale. The live oaks lining the trails create breathtaking tree tunnels."

"This site offers one of the most natural views of Charleston’s flora and fauna. Located just north of the John F. Limehouse bridge, it has a quarter-mile trail that skirts the handful of houses along Moonglow Drive. A boardwalk surrounded by sea grass, pluff mud, and views of the Stono River provides a straight path over the marsh to two islands with trail loops."

"The Charleston Gaillard Center is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to developing and operating a state-of-the-art performing arts center in downtown Charleston."

"Located on the corner of French Quarter Queen and Church streets, the Dock Street Theatre has a rich Charleston history spanning four centuries. On the National Register of Historic Places as the first building in the U.S. designed for theatrical use, The Dock Street Theatre first opened in 1736, and hosted the first opera performance in America with Flora. The original building is said to have burned down in the Great Fire of 1740, and finally succumbed to disrepair following the Civil War."

"This is a great choice not only for the venue itself but also for its supreme location in the city's historic French Quarter neighborhood in Charleston's downtown area. It started out as a hotel in 1809 and was converted into a theater in 1935. It was actually the first place designed and built for use as a theater in the Thirteen Colonies and is therefore also on the National Register of Historic Places."

"The Dock Street Theatre is an underrated photographic gem located in the historic French Quarter of downtown Charleston. It was originally built as a hotel in 1809 before being converted to a theater in 1935. You can see the beautiful Dock Street Theatre in the image below from photographer Bent Bjørnskov."