Riding bikes around Charleston is the best way to explore the city. If you drive a car around, you will miss all the quaint nuances and secret gardens, and if you walk, you can only go so far. Thomas and I have enjoyed biking around Historic Downtown and the South of Broad areas. We suggest you bike to one of Charleston’s largest public spaces: the beautiful, recently updated Colonial Lake. Another spot to reach by bike is Queen Street Grocery, a cute little lunch spot that offers signature crepes and smoothies. Anywhere you go, always be careful of the one way streets! If your hotel does not offer complimentary bikes, you can rent them at either The Bicycle Shoppe or Affordabike.