Moving from Philadelphia to Charleston?
- 364 mi Distance
- 6 hr 4 min Drive time
- 208K Charleston metro
- 164 Sun days/year
Things you'll want to know about your new city.
Bookmark this page — these are the icons of Charleston, organized by what kind of day you're planning.
Charleston's essential restaurants.
The dining list every Charleston resident knows by heart. Save the spots, work through them.
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Bluegrass Kitchen
Farm-to-table restaurant in Capitol Market serving contemporary Appalachian cuisine with local ingredients.
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Ichiban
Long-established Japanese restaurant known for hibachi dining and sushi in a casual setting.
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Leonoro's Spaghetti House
Family-owned Italian restaurant serving traditional red-sauce dishes since 1933.
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Pies & Pints
Local pizzeria chain started in Charleston offering creative pizza combinations and craft beer selection.
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Tidewater Grill
Upscale seafood restaurant in a historic building featuring fresh fish and waterfront-inspired dishes.
What daily life feels like in Charleston.
Climate
Charleston has a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons, featuring hot, humid summers and cool winters with occasional snowfall. The city sits in a river valley, which can trap humidity and create foggy conditions.
- Sun days/yr164
- Rainfall43 inches
Walkability
- Walk Score38/100
- Transit Score17/100
- Bike Score36/100
Charleston is car-dependent — most errands require driving.
Outdoors & Recreation
- Kanawha State Forest with 25 miles of hiking trails and mountain biking paths
- Kayaking and fishing on the Kanawha and Elk Rivers
- Coonskin Park offering golf, disc golf, swimming pool, and trails
- New River Gorge National Park, approximately 60 miles southeast
- Cato Park with tennis courts, walking paths, and picnic areas
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