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59 Charleston, SCCHARLESTON WATERSPORT Between plates of fried chicken and pints of Ben & Jerry’s, I try to stay active and enjoy Charleston’s natural beauty as much as possible. Flat as a pancake, hot as an oven, and surrounded by water, your best bet on being outdoorsy here is to take up a hobby that requires you to get wet. Whichever aquatic pastime you decide upon – be it surfing, paddleboarding, kayaking, waterskiing, or wakeboarding – Charleston Watersport’s got the tool for the job. They offer rentals as well. 1255 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, www.charlestonwatersport.comARTIST AND CRAFTSMAN SUPPLY This place always makes me wish I was back in art school. That crisp smell of pencils and canvas is as tantalizing to me as a whiff of warm apple pie. They sell solvents, pigments, papers, and anything else your creative pursuit might require. As odd as it sounds, make sure to visit the bathroom – every poster, flyer, or invitation designed in Charleston seems to make its way there – it can be very inspiring. 143 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401, www.artistcraftsman.comTHE CHARLESTON FARMERS’ MARKET Marion Square in the heart of Downtown hosts a farmers’ market every Saturday from April through December, 8am-2pm. Locals flock to socialize with neighbors and stock up on fresh produce and flowers. They also have live entertainment, some crafty stalls, and lots of brunch and lunch options. Marion Sq, Charleston, SC 29403OUT OF HAND When my girl and I first got together, she unabashedly let me know: “if you ever want to buy me a present but don’t know what to get, just buy something from Out of Hand.” Even though the store is quite feminine, I have to admit that when I made my first visit I became less concerned with what to get her and more focused on what to pick up for myself. From daintily distressed picture frames to exotic soaps that, well, make a guy wanna buy exotic soaps, a trip to Out of Hand is like visiting the tree of some fantastical, whimsical creature who’s been squirreling away trinkets and treasures you never knew existed. 113C Pitt St, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, www.shopoutofhand.comSHOPHALF-MOON OUTFITTERS With three locations in the Charleston area, Half-Moon is your one-stop-shop for all things adventurous and outdoorsy. Just stepping inside makes me want to take on Everest. Well, base camp, anyway. 280 King St, Charleston, SC 29401, www.halfmoonoutfitters.comWORTHWHILE Worthwhile is the kind of place where you walk in the door not looking for anything, and leave with a metal insect made of watch parts, a book outlining life lessons for your unborn son, and/or the nicknack you saw on a design blog yesterday but never thought you’d actually see in person. Worthwhile’s unique array of pretty things is always a treat for the senses. 268 King St, Charleston, SC 29401, www.shopworthwhile.com