Historic Charleston City Market

Category: Market in Charleston, South Carolina

Address: 188 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Phone: +18439370920

Opening hours

Sunday: 9:30AM–5PM

Monday: 9:30AM–5PM

Tuesday: 9:30AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9:30AM–5PM

Thursday: 9:30AM–5PM

Friday: 9:30AM–5PM

Saturday: 9:30AM–5PM

Reviews

Andrew Wong

Sep 20, 2022

I heard the happy commotion and thought it was going to be a public execution but instead it was a beautiful city market.

Señorita Jo

Sep 19, 2022

God forbid you have your phone out in this modern day, air conditioned flea market. For anyone who loves capturing the moment, vendors will hawk you down if they see you with your phone in hand on camera mode even though they want your money. To the Asian vendor who screamed, “NO PHOTOS!!!”, these pictures are for you! 😉 Otherwise, dope sock selections!

Tamra Benfield

Sep 19, 2022

Great variety. I went looking for an anchor pendant and had to choose between four different ones. Always enjoy looking and shopping here.

Haidee Pena-Perez

Sep 19, 2022

A must place to go to if you've never been Beautiful full of history.....we'll definitely be back😍

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Questions & Answers

Are credit cards accepted?

James R. Warren Jr. | Sep 20, 2018
Brandi Newhouse | Sep 20, 2018

Some vendors accept CC, I think there were very few that did not

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Is it good to visit on Monday?

Dianne Ferger | Sep 20, 2018
Ricardo Ortega | Sep 20, 2018

Yes, in fact, i enjoy it better on the weekdays before Friday. A lot less traffic, and all the same vendors.

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Are there restrooms?

Cheryl Hurlburt | Sep 20, 2018
Patricia Higgins | Sep 20, 2018

Yes in 2 locations

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Is the market back open since virus hit

Kathleen Woodruff | Sep 19, 2020
T*Bone | Sep 19, 2021

YES!!! Now open. Shop safe. 😷

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Suggest some ecomical parking

sainath cj | Sep 20, 2019
Sebastian Santiago | Sep 20, 2019

Tickets are 14$. It's cheaper to get a ticket rather than paying

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What are some things to do on the weekend?

Bob Drayton | Sep 19, 2021
MOM Scott | Sep 19, 2021

Check out local channel 5 Lowcountry Weekend on their website or app for a current listing of local events. Or Charleston Area convention and Visitors Bureau.

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Can we walk to market with our dogs??

Margie Sedor | Sep 19, 2020
Kimmy Kimmy | Sep 19, 2020

Yes. I've seen others walk their dogs

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A must, I was impressed about how much history and colture there is here.

Roberto A. | Sep 20, 2019
Tom Reddish | Sep 20, 2019

Fantastic place shop and eat. Take in all of the city's rich history and charm

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Is the Charleston City market small dog friendly?

Joseph Puccio | Sep 20, 2018
Mary Purkey | Sep 20, 2018

Dogs are not allowed unless they are service dogs

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What is the best way to purchase tickets to the aquarium? Are mask required?

sonya greene | Feb 21, 2022
upendra singh | Feb 21, 2022

Ofcourse mask will required and you can buy tickets by walkin

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Hi. A few weeks ago I purchased a few beautiful coasters. They may be colored glass - does anyone have the website?

Catherine Collins | Dec 23, 2021
Dwayne Williams | Dec 23, 2021

Atlanticcoasters.com may be who you're looking for.

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What time do you open?

Pat Jackson | Oct 24, 2021
Debbie Debbie Debbie C | Nov 23, 2021

9 am

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Are there wheelchairs available?

Chase Alberts | Sep 19, 2021
Sitrena Smith | Sep 19, 2021

No

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Where can I order sassy and sexy garlic seasoning?

Mrs. Dillard | Sep 20, 2019
Jim Makeever | Sep 19, 2020

There are 2 spice standard both are fun food items

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How is parking?

Richard Keough | Sep 20, 2019
Chris Stallings | Sep 20, 2019

There is on street parking but check signs. We had a car in our party get towed one day for parking during wrong time

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how many steps are there leading to the portico

Savanna Stevenson | Sep 20, 2019
Edward Riley | Sep 20, 2019

Never counted them

Is there a good Crepe restaurant in the market?

Michael Primicerio | Sep 20, 2018
Dave Mabo | Sep 20, 2018

No real dining in the market, there are many on the street, but I do not remember crepes

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Can you rent a space to selling jewlry

Annette Alston-Johnson | Sep 20, 2018
Tellya Later | Sep 20, 2018

The market is "JURIED" venue, so a merchant would have to have their products reviewed the approved before space could be rented. Most vendors are "permanent, therefore, availability of leases can be limited. Great question! Hope this helps some.

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Are tickets required to get into market?

sonya greene | Feb 21, 2022
upendra singh | Feb 21, 2022

No

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Is the flee market open on market street in Charleston in september

Kathy Aponte | Sep 19, 2021
Effin & Jeffin | Sep 19, 2021

It is open now! Bring good walking shoes and Water!:)

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Is there a place for RV parking?

Ryan Williams | Sep 19, 2021
Patrick Nolan | Sep 19, 2021

You could park down at Battery Park get there early and parking is free in certain areas. Nice walk to downtown

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Is it open year-round

John Osatchuck | Sep 19, 2021
Linda Breyfogle | Sep 19, 2021

Yes it is. They start setting up around 10 am.

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Is there a place to eat

Shirlie Anson | Sep 19, 2021
Sherry Brakefield | Sep 19, 2021

Coffee shop inside the Market and several restaurants within walking distance

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Do they sell sweet grass purses and wallets?

S Taylor | Sep 19, 2021
Johnathan M | Sep 19, 2021

Yes, a few vendors had them in stock and at varying reasonable prices.

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Several years ago I purchased a palm tree candle holder with a glass globe. I need a replacement globe. Is there any way someone could help me. I believe they came in 3 sizes.

Corne Huelsebusch | Sep 19, 2021
Terry McCall | Sep 19, 2021

All shops were open yesterday. Can't say on replacement globe

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Are the stores open at the market?

Kathryn Mousseau | Sep 19, 2021
Teresa Russell | Sep 19, 2021

Some are..You can't go inside of the market.

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Where can I go to set up and sell flea market things?

Teresa Bruce Hyatt | Sep 19, 2020
Myra Inman | Sep 19, 2020

What about the space under the Confederate museum? Last I knew they have put barriers & blocks up along the row. I hope you find a spot.

Will market place stay open longer than 6pm on weekend of 17-19???

tammy staton | Sep 19, 2020
Kay Maum | Sep 19, 2020

I believe so. Verify with the Charleston Visitor Center.

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Planning a trip in August 2020 but website about hours/days open are confusing. Hoping it is open on Sundays?

chuck griffith | Sep 19, 2020
Ronnie Edwards | Sep 19, 2020

Usually open on Sunday but closed now due to virus.

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Are you required to wear a mask at the market?

ROBYN FRONING | Sep 19, 2020
Bill Rose | Sep 19, 2020

Each shop has it's own policy. We were there last week and didn't wear one in almost all stores we went to.

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Are there any impending closures, mandatory or otherwise, expected in the coming days that will affect the shop hours?

eengeeoo | Sep 19, 2020
Mattie Brandon | Sep 19, 2020

Best to touch bases with the shops. I'm so sorry, I'm not sure.

Hotels in downtown Charleston???

Roseanne Dougherty | Sep 19, 2020
Rebecca Huang | Sep 19, 2020

Yes, plenty

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How is parking?

Evelyn Picard | Sep 19, 2020
Christian Binger | Sep 19, 2020

The public parking areas are plentiful and affordable

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When is the margaret open

Linden Bransom | Sep 19, 2020
Marc Van Baar | Sep 19, 2020

9 to 8 I believe

How do you get a booth

Linden Bransom | Sep 19, 2020
Aditya Bhattacharya | Sep 19, 2020

You ask for it

Is the market open in January?

Cristina Williams | Sep 19, 2020
Milli Langwell | Sep 19, 2020

To my understanding it's year round and a really nice place to go shipping when in town they have a bunch of really nice booths

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Does the Charleston Market have a fruitcake vendor during the holidays?

Raye Hammond | Sep 19, 2020
Catherine Colon | Sep 19, 2020

I did not see one but I may have missed it!

How far is the market from the port where the cruise ships come in?

CHERYL WHITE | Sep 19, 2020
Chelsea Holcombe | Sep 19, 2020

Easy walking distance. You can see the cruise ship from the market.

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Is the Charleston City Market going to close?

Janie King | Sep 19, 2020
Centiago Woods | Sep 19, 2020

Nope it's always open

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What hotels in the historic district that are reasonably priced

Tammy Burleson | Sep 19, 2020
Cindy Gillani | Sep 19, 2020

Homewood Suites is reasonable. If you are AAA member you get that discount too.

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Where is public parking

John Tuel | Sep 19, 2020
Keith Oakley | Sep 19, 2020

There are parking decks nearby your GPS will show.

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Will they be open on Labor day?

Amy Von Sprecken | Sep 20, 2019
Scot Rudman | Sep 20, 2019

Not sure. I can find out as I will be there tomorrow

Does it accept ebt?

Stoney M. | Sep 20, 2019
Jimmy Bustos | Sep 20, 2019

Cash or credit. Basic

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Is the market opened in september

Lenore Kelley | Sep 20, 2019
Evan Guthrie | Sep 19, 2020

Yes.

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Is it dog friendly

patti weaver | Sep 20, 2019
Carrie Southworth | Sep 20, 2019

Inside sections probably not, outdoor sections possibly, but I wouldn't take my dogs down there this time of year due to the heat. The pavement/bricks alone are hot enough to burn their paw pads.

Is the market place open tonight (Thursday)

Ann Graham | Sep 20, 2019
Chris Jackson (CJ) | Sep 20, 2019

Yes I believe so.

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What company sells the flip flops that you can change the design on them

Melissa Meier | Sep 20, 2019
Carol Price | Sep 20, 2019

Sorry I forgot either

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days it is open?

Penny Nugent | Sep 20, 2019
Diana Brown | Sep 20, 2019

It's open 7 days a week Is a wonderful place

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are leashed dogs allowed?

Heather Haney | Sep 20, 2019
Tom Krawiec | Sep 20, 2019

Only service dogs although I did see two people with dogs running around and they weren't identified as service dogs.

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Is there tarot or psychic readings

loretta watkins | Sep 20, 2019
Tanika Council | Sep 20, 2019

Sorry no

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Is it pet friendly

Jessica Littlefield | Sep 20, 2019
Gregory Kahn | Sep 20, 2019

They're allowed but not recommended - it's crowded, always.

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Is basketry by vera at this market. If so what are her baskets made of

Audrey Washington | Sep 20, 2019
Ophelia Amoakohene | Sep 20, 2019

No Vera is not in the Charleston City market.

will it be open on Thanksgiving day?

lauren caldwell | Sep 20, 2019
Dom Eagan | Sep 20, 2019

yes

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We want ro visit a plantation after the market...which one is fairly close and recommended?

Jami Giovinazzi | Sep 20, 2019
Lamb Slayer | Sep 20, 2019

The Charleston Tea Plantation is a nice experience. Free tea samples from the local fields. Approximately 40 minutes from the Market. On the way out you can stop by Angle Oak Park. There is a Giant Oak tree they date it to be over 500 years old.

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I am trying to find and order some spices. Iwould like to order several packs of Baked Grill Salmon. Can you assist me with that?

Chris Taft | Sep 20, 2018
Jerry Ellis | Sep 20, 2018

You would have to go to the market to find it.

will this be open labor day?

Cara Hutto | Sep 20, 2018
Robin Zinn | Sep 20, 2018

Yes. I called the phone number on their Facebook page and they confirmed they are open normal hours on Labor Day, 9:30am-6:30pm.

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Are there wheelchairs available.

Fredricka Taylor | Sep 20, 2018
Joshua Driscoll | Sep 20, 2018

There is access but none publicly available

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Is it open on Sundays

Jeffrey King | Sep 20, 2018
Ginny Abee | Sep 20, 2018

Are the open sheds open on Saturday during the summer?

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Is there a night the market is open later than 6pm?

Teresa Louw | Sep 20, 2018
DNA Baskets | Sep 20, 2018

Yes , Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, from 6:30p - 10p.

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Visiting Charleston soon. Is city market handicapp accessible? I'm on a mobility scooter.

Stephen Shacklette | Sep 20, 2018
c r | Sep 20, 2018

For the most part yes. There are some stairs at the two restaurants, but the rest of the market is accessible. It can be crowded though.

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Are you open memoral day weekend is sun, Mon and Tues?

Elaine Riley | Sep 20, 2018
Evan Guthrie | Sep 19, 2020

Yes.

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What days are the city market open

Kathleen Vencl | Sep 20, 2018
GK | Sep 20, 2018

M-S

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Hello how can I become a vendor at the market street location. TIA

Marisol Hernandez | Sep 20, 2018
Jim Makeever | Sep 20, 2018

U must qualify first. They r taking on new vendors soon but all must go through the night market first . Also only hand made items r accepted. I am a permanent vendor selling leather items at c8.

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Are there tables and chairs at which you may eat in the market?

Kathy Toney | Sep 20, 2018
Hillary Del Pozzo | Sep 20, 2018

Not in the market itself. But a there many in the parallel buildings!

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How far is this from the ocean

Debbie Mulligan | Sep 20, 2018
Nancy Clig-Wiles | Sep 20, 2018

About 5 or 6 blocks. You can see the Carnival Cruise ships docked in the distance.

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What are the times city market is open on easter

Aaron Earley | Sep 20, 2018
Emely Jazmine | Sep 20, 2018

We are open everyday but Christmas. 9:30-5pm (outside) 9:30-6pm (inside). Outside vendors get to choose to come or not though. Depending on the holidays and weather.

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Is the night market open today? or is that next week?

Brittnie Parchman | Sep 20, 2018
Dylan Soustek | Sep 20, 2018

Next weekend

Is the City Market inside or outside?

Pam Mohrhardt | Sep 20, 2018
dianejakefawn | Sep 20, 2018

Inside .... loooong corridor with all kinds of stuff to buy on either side

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Will the market be open Easter Sunday

tabitha herron | Sep 20, 2018
Rani Dey | Sep 20, 2018

On the Website, it says that the market is open every day of the year except December 25th. However, the hours (9:30AM - 6:00PM), may vary on Easter Sunday (Sunday, April 1st)

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Can I buy the chili spice mix on line from the spice vendor I visited 5 years ago?

Barbara Bennett | Sep 20, 2018
Gail Pritikin | Sep 20, 2018

Which vendor do you mean?

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Are leashed dogs allowed here?

Silver sumo cat 921 | Sep 20, 2018
Gail Pritikin | Sep 20, 2018

No, it's so crowed it would be hard

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How do you become a vendor and what is the cost?

Kathy Rosen | Sep 20, 2018
Robert Polhemus | Sep 20, 2018

Thousand a month. Chamber Commerce

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Are there the same amount of people selling at the market through the week as the weekends?

Tammy Miner | Sep 20, 2018
Say Sisco | Sep 20, 2018

I believe so.

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Where to eat.

Emily York | Sep 20, 2018
Marilyn D. | Sep 20, 2018

Fleet Landing on the harbor!

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Where is the best place to park?

Laurie Golubieski | Sep 20, 2018
TheClockworkProphet | Sep 20, 2018

Yep, one of several parking structures or simply using one of the metered locations

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will the market be open on the day after Christmas, tues, the 26th

patricia lloyd | Sep 20, 2018
Chris Mortensen | Sep 20, 2018

There is a sign that the market is closed on Christmas day. It should be open the day after.

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A few yeRs ago we purchased a small wooden pill box at the city market. It had a pineapple carved on it. My husband recently lost it and I would love to replace it for him. Any help?

Tanya Pearson | Sep 20, 2018
CHRISTOPHER DANIELS | Sep 20, 2018

They may have them still I recall seeing little hand made ones when I was there it's been a while but it was right outside the glasses in portion

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Is the city market open Friday ( Veterans Day)?

Courtney Blackwell | Sep 20, 2018
Joshua Hemingway | Sep 20, 2018

Yes

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Places to eat near City market

Paul Schmidt | Sep 20, 2018
David P | Sep 20, 2018

Hymans on Meeting St about 1 block from the Market. Seafood and Deli- great menu - Good Food - reasonable prices 😉

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Where can you park near the market

Lois Milne | Sep 20, 2018
Dennis P | Sep 20, 2018

There's are numerous parking lots in the downtown area including one on the corner of N. Market St. & Anson St.

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Where Is it open sundays

paul Padgett | Sep 20, 2018
Joshua Hemingway | Sep 20, 2018

Yes

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How far from airport

Htraganos53 Teriaco-Traganos | Sep 20, 2018
Joshua Hemingway | Sep 20, 2018

15mins

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What days and times is it open

Allison Frazier | Sep 20, 2017
Your Neighbor | Sep 20, 2017

Only trash cans in bathroom, so make sure you don't have any garbage. Or you will be stuck holding it.

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Parking near here?

Larry Sherman | Sep 20, 2017
Pete Shea | Sep 20, 2017

There are paid parking garages and lots near by.

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Are animals on a leash allowed

Sondra Cooper | Sep 20, 2017
Cameron Shea | Sep 20, 2017

Yes, but remember there are tons of people and kids.

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