weekend in Charleston?

[spedrunner]

I am planning a solo getaway to a budget friendly (yet nice) little b&b or hotel for an upcoming weekend!

Looking for suggestions on accommodations, restaurants, things to do, etc , solo

Thanks ladies!!

[UnderProtest]

Do you want a place in downtown or at the beach?

[spedrunner]

I think downtown, id like to "explore" 

[orval]

I have stayed at this inn and liked it. The location can't be beat. Might not be budget though.

andrewpinckneyinn.com/

Food here is great - small plates. Good beer selection.

craftsmentaphouse.com/

Also liked this for low key place www.closed4business.com/

there is tons of good food everywhere in the historic district!

[spunkarella]

How budget for the B&B? I love this place.
www.fultonlaneinn.com

It's in a great location for walking all around the historic district. I love taking a carriage tour, walking around, people watching, and eating.

My favorites were BBQ shrimp and grits at 82 Queen, and a casual lunch at Gaulart and Maliclet/Fast and French. Fast and French has a communal table that would be great for eating alone if you're interested in chatting with strangers. 

[sporky]

Things to do: carriage tour, Aiken-Rhett House, Nathaniel Russell House, just explore the Battery and nearby homes, explore the market area, ghost tours (if you're in to that kind of thing)

Restaurants: SNOB (good for lunch or dinner), Circa 1886 (fancy dinner--- AMAZING, but maybe not for a solo trip), Blossom (dinner), Anson (dinner), Henry's House (lunch- sit up on the rooftop deck), Toast (breakfast), Sermet's (lunch or dinner), Hank's (dinner), Poogan's Porch (dinner).

I haven't stayed at any of the B&Bs but would recommend any of the hotels we've been at: Harbourview Inn, Anchorage Inn, and Francis Marion.

[tinabelcher]

Two restaurants that I enjoyed were SNOB and Lowcountry Bistro, but there are tons of excellent restaurants to choose from. There are numerous walking tours if you're interested in history, architecture, etc (we did one through Two Sisters Tours, which covered a lot of ground). If you like shopping, King Street is a great mix of local boutiques and upscale chains. It's also fun to just walk along The Battery and check out the beautiful homes. You'll have plenty to keep you busy!