Charleston Adventure: 3 Days of Food, Fun, and Culture on a $1K Budget
- Triple Level Travel
- Jun 7
- 1 min read

🏷 Budget Adventurer – $1,000 Itinerary
🏨 Lodging: NotSo Hostel – $75/night x 3 =$225🚍 Transportation: CARTA 3-Day Pass = $15
Day 1: Grits, Gravestones & Gas Lamps
Breakfast: Daps Breakfast & Imbibe – Breakfast Burrito + French Toast: $24
Morning Activity: Pineapple Fountain selfie + Charleston Museum (entry): $15
Lunch: Dave’s Carry-Out – Fried Shrimp & Scallops Platter: $18
Afternoon: Explore King Street shops/galleries: Free
Dinner: Rodney Scott’s BBQ – 2 Meat Combo + Banana Pudding: $30
Total: $87
Day 2: Biscuits, Beaches & Market Finds
Breakfast: Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit + Cold Brew: $18
Morning Activity: CARTA Beach Shuttle to Folly Beach: Free
Lunch: Rita’s Seaside Grille – Rita’s Nachos: $20
Afternoon: Charleston City Market – Sweetgrass coaster + postcards: $12
Dinner: Fuel Charleston – Jerk Chicken Sandwich, fries + margarita: $28
Total: $78
Day 3: Books, Battlements & Big Flavor
Breakfast: Toast! All Day – Classic Breakfast + Coffee: $18
Morning Activity: White Point Garden & The Battery: Free
Lunch: Jestine’s Kitchen – Fried Chicken over Rice + Veggie: $18
Afternoon: Blue Bicycle Books – Book or Cookbook: $10
Dinner: Poogan’s Smokehouse – BBQ Platter: $25
Total: $71
🎯 Budget Summary:
Lodging: $225
Transport: $15
Food & Fun: $236✅
Total: $476
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