Things to do in Charleston, South Carolina (SC): The Best Gift & Specialty Shops

Indigo's 20+ years in business have been a journey of creative growth for us, always with the goal of discovering a fabulous ever-changing product mix to delight our customers. Indigo began as a tiny business next to Magnolia restaurant on East Bay in the early 1990's and we took it over, transforming it from imports and antiques to a shop that offers eclectic household and personal items, original art and delightful gifts. Owners, Beth and Fred, were inspired by creative, inventive people all of their lives and began Indigo as a way to shed their former careers and make the risky move back to the coastal-fun lifestyle of Charleston to raise their kids. Back in those days, business was conducted with an old timey cash register, and handwritten receipts! We soon outgrew that little bitty East Bay space, made some tech advances, and moved into our current location on Vendue Range with the Harbor View Inn as our frien

Revealed is Charleston's premier stop for a lowcountry meets contemporary art and home decor experience. A tantalizing feast for the eyes, the gallery offers a well blended collection of sculptures, visual art, photography, hand crafted jewelry and a charming courtyard to boot. Discover that unique piece of art you've been dreaming about or pick up a small and perfect locally made gift. Just a block south of the Dock Street Theatre, this is a must stop when strolling through the French Quarter.

Learn the art of watercolor painting and macaron decorating at one of the Wharf Market's workshops. The Wharf Market is a gift and stationery boutique located just west of the Pineapple fountain in Charleston's historic French Quarter neighborhood. Shop locally made gifts, candles, eco friendly home goods, and handmade cards. Stop by our petit cafe for a pastry baked fresh daily by a French chef, and try our coffee or tea local to Charleston.

Located in a renovated gas station (c. 1930), Shop Historic Charleston's flagship store at 108 Meeting Street offers jewelry, food, tea, local art, and more quintessential Charleston gifts. In addition to the casual furnishings and garden and home décor you will find, Shop Historic Charleston boasts the city's largest bookstore dedicated to history, architecture, preservation, garden design and Lowcountry cuisine.