Land, settle, first round
- Afternoon: Fly into CHS (Charleston International Airport) — 20 minutes from the core. Drop bags at King Street Party House (Airbnb).
- Dinner: 167 Raw Oyster Bar (Seafood / Oysters, $$$). King Street oyster bar with Maine-to-Florida lineup — quick, lively, perfect lunch
- Night: Ease in at The Rooftop at Vendue — Stunning harbor views from Charleston's original rooftop bar. Keep it reasonable; Saturday is the main event.