Markets

A fun and favorite local fixture from April through mid-December, the Charleston Farmers Market (843/724-7309, www.charlestoncity.info [1], every Sat. 8 a.m.–2 p.m.) rings beautiful Marion Square [2] with stalls of local produce, street eats, local arts and crafts, and kids activities.

Running April through October, East Cooper [3] has its own version in the Mount Pleasant Farmers Market, (843/884-8517, http://townofmountpleasant.com [4], every Tues. 3 p.m. until dark) at the Moultrie Middle School on Coleman Boulevard.

For organic groceries and/or a quick, healthy bite while you’re in Mount Pleasant, check out Whole Foods (923 Houston Northcutt Blvd., 843/971-7240, daily 8 a.m.–9 p.m.).

The biggest and best supermarket near the downtown tourist area is the regional chain Harris Teeter (290 E. Bay St., 843/722-6821, daily 24 hours). There are other Harris Teeter stores in Mount Pleasant (920 Houston Northcutt Blvd. and 620 Long Point Rd., 843/881-4448) and Folly Beach (675 Folly Rd., 843/406-8977).

For a charming grocery shopping experience, try King Street Grocery (435 King St., 843/958-8004, daily 8 a.m.–midnight) on Upper King [5]. If you’re down closer to the Battery [6], go to the delightful Queen Street Grocery (133 Queen St., 843/723-4121, Mon.–Sat. 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m., kitchen Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Need groceries at 4 a.m. on Folly Beach [7]? Go to Bert’s Market (202 E. Ashley Ave., 843/588-9449), open 24 hours.