King Street will likely always be the star of our Downtown Peninsula, however, Broad Street has retained its authentic charm by staying hyper-local, offering a unique mix of local boutiques, galleries, eateries, and artisanal shops that showcase the city's rich culture and heritage — and should not be overlooked! As you stroll down Broad Street, you'll encounter a variety of independently owned stores, from quaint boutiques and vintage shops to artisanal bakeries and  restaurants. This street provides a genuine Charleston experience, with handmade crafts, local artwork, and specialty Southern foods that reflect the city’s historic identity.

While King Street, which was once a hub for local businesses and unique shops, has undergone a significant transformation. Today, it is increasingly dominated by larger national chains and high-end retail stores (which are loved by many). Of course King Street still has a few local gems, the influx of big businesses has shifted its atmosphere towards a more commercial and less personalized shopping experience. This change highlights the importance of areas like Broad Street in preserving Charleston's local character and supporting small businesses that are the true backbone of the community. By keeping the focus on local commerce, Broad Street continues to offer an authentic and engaging experience that distinguishes it from the more commercialized King Street.

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And What You May Be Missing…

BOYSTEROUS.: One-of-a-kind handmade fine and exotic leather accessories.

VIGNETTE HOME + TABLE: A lifestyle store that pushes the importance of the home, table, and garden to the forefront.

SEYAHAN JEWELRY: Hand crafted fine Turkish jewelry.

MILDRED NEWBERRY: A department store remembered from the past, reimagined for the present.

NEEDLEPOINT CHARLESTON: Advance and custom needlepoint shop. 

DARE GALLERY: 3 large rooms of artwork that celebrate the colorful tapestry of southern coastal culture as well as a courtyard sculpture garden filled with colorful contemporary sculpture.

GOAT SHEEP COW: A European fromagerie with cut to order cheeses, charcuterie, wines, and gourmet groceries.

LE CHAMBERTIN: Experience an authentic French bakery gourmet grocery store in the French Quarter serving daily lunch along with coffee, breakfast pastries, French Parisienne baguette, quiches, soups, salads, cookies, French Macaroons, & imported gourmets delicacies goods from France.

SIMPATICO GALLERY: The wish of Simpatico Gallery is to provide a range of fine art not to just occupy wall space, but to provide both quality and individual expression from dedicated artists.

BURBAGES GROCERY: Born in 1946, Burbage's is a family owned grocery store.

CLEOD GLASSWORKS: Family founded in 2019 and family operated ever since, all of their creations are collaboratively designed with founder + creative director James McLeod, hand-made in our women-majority facility in Massachusetts.