A Charleston Theater Getaway

Enjoy a cocktail and a savory snack as the 34 West Theater Company presents a lively musical or comedy in this bistro-style venue. Dinner and show packages are available here, or try the Peninsula Grill, a AAA Four Diamond restaurant offering regional American fare in a casual, elegant setting at the Planters Inn. This AAA Four Diamond lodging is within easy walking distance of 34 West. If you’re craving something sweet, drop in to Kaminsky’s, a café serving desserts and specialty coffee drinks.

Looking for fun thingst to do with friends? Be a part of the show at The Black Fedora, which stages interactive comedy mysteries. Desserts, appetizers and beverages are available at the venue. For dinner, Tommy Condon’s Irish Pub is a casual restaurant that dishes up pub-style and Low Country fare. The French Quarter Inn and The Spectator Hotel, both AAA Four Diamond properties, offer exceptional lodgings.

The Dock Street Theatre is a must-see for theater and history buffs. The original, built in 1736, was the first in America constructed solely for theatrical performances. Though it was destroyed and later replaced by the Planter’s Hotel—of Planter’s Punch fame—the hotel was ultimately restored as a theater that is now home to the Charleston Stage Company. The Barbadoes Room is a nearby AAA Three Diamond restaurant that serves a seasonal menu based on regional ingredients in an elegant, historic setting. The Elliott House Inn, a AAA Three Diamond hotel, has a secluded courtyard for a peaceful place to unwind.

In the mood for improv? Head to Theater 99 where the belly laughs won’t cost you big bucks. Before the show, sample some sweet Carolina-style barbecue ribs at Sticky Fingers Rib House. The nearby Grand Bohemian Hotel Charleston, Autograph Collection, a AAA Four Diamond property, features an on-site art gallery and a rooftop lounge and patio with panoramic views of downtown.

The Village Repertory Company performs dramas, comedies and musicals in a former meatpacking warehouse that now houses two theaters, a wine bar, a full-service theater bar and classrooms where the company holds children’s theater programs. The Grocery serves up a seasonal menu featuring fresh, local ingredients. AAA members save 10 percent at the nearby Hyatt Place Charleston-Historic District and the Hyatt House Charleston-Historic District. These AAA Three Diamond properties offer spacious rooms, a fitness center, an indoor pool and an outdoor patio with fire pits. Suites with full kitchens are available at the Hyatt House.