Charleston City Market
7 expert reviews
“The Charleston City Market is home to more than 50 sweetgrass basket weavers who demonstrate their hand-weaving techniques daily.”
– Afar Magazine
Fodor's
"Most of the buildings that make up this popular attraction were constructed between 1804 and the 1830s to serve as the city's meat, fish, and produce market." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The historic market is the crowded center of the district, with vendors hawking junky souvenirs from open-air stalls." Full review
Frommer's
"Charleston’s City Market dates back to 1788 and remains a fun if touristy place to explore, crammed with arts-and-crafts stalls, restaurants, and the city’s famed Gullah “basket ladies”." Full review
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Today the long sheds offer a virtual flea market of foodstuffs, T-shirts, jewelry and sweet grass baskets." Full review
Where
"In the present day, the market is a shopping favorite of locals and tourists alike. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"easily the city’s most distinguishable landmark. " Full review