NASCAR Racing Every Saturday from March through November, featuring NASCAR Super Trucks, Late Models, Kid's Bicycle Races for all ages and Mini-Cup Races for ages 4 to 7 and Yard-Cart Racing ages 8 to 3. VIP Company or family picnics, birthday parties, the chance to ride and drive a real NASCAR race and group discounts are just a few of the special services available. For ticket information and more on other special events please call (843) 871-8331.
A-League Soccer
Charleston Battery
The Charleston Battery has been thrilling soccer enthusiasts in Charleston since 1993, when the newly formed team joined the USISL. then a small but growing outdoor league with 23 teams. Just three seasons later, the team proved it had what it took for A-league play after winning the 1996 Pro-Division League. Located on Daniel Island, Blackbaud Stadium began hosting the team in April 1999.The Charleston Battery kicked-off its 2001 season on April 14. For ticket information please the Charleston Battery hotline at (843) 971-4625
The Charleston Riverdogs is a Single A Affiliate of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays Baseball organization. We provide fun, affordable entertainment in a gorgeous downtown ballpark located at 360 Fishburne Street. The season runs April to August and ticket prices range from $4 to $8. There's no such thing as TOO MUCH FUN! For more information please call (843) 723-7241.
It's "fifty yard indoor war" at its best. The Charleston Swamp Foxes kicked off their second season of Arena Football2 in April 2001 to an eager crowd at the North Charleston Coliseum. Come see the high scorin’, heart stoppin’ helmet poppin’ action of arena football. Season runs from April through July. For ticket information please call (843) 744-1232.
Women’s Professional Tennis
Family Circle Cup
The Family Circle Cup is a tier one women's professional tennis event and 2001 marked the inaugural year in April on Daniel Island in historic Charleston. Governor Daniel Park, a new state of the art stadium was the centerpiece of this amazing 27-acre tennis complex. The Park will not only feature "America's Premier Women's Tennis Event", but also it will operate as a full time tennis club, as well as host other events such as concerts, summer movie series, and other tennis events managed by the Family Circle Cup team. For tickets please call (843) 534-2400.
ECHL Hockey
South Carolina Stingrays
The South Carolina Stingrays have been thrilling fans at the North Charleston Coliseum since 1993. A member of the Southern Conference, Southeast Division of the East Coast Hockey League, the Stingrays are affiliated with the Buffalo Sabres NHL franchise. Through their first seven seasons, the team has averaged over 285,000 fans per seasons. Play begins in October and runs through April, with the playoffs to follow. Tickets may be purchased at the North Charleston Coliseum box office or to charge tickets by phone, please call (843) 554-6060.
Please check the events calendar to find out what's happening during your trip to Charleston. You'll also find great restaurant and evening entertainment ideas in Dining & Cuisine.
Charleston has a new casual waterfront seafood restaurant that is a destination unto itself. Housed in a 1940s retired naval building on the east side of the Charles- ton peninsula, Fleet Landing features Chef Hedlund's fusion of classic and contemporary Southern seafood fare in a setting that cele- brates the area’s waterfront heritage.
Located in the historic City Market, Mercato is Charleston’s newest Italian restaurant. Mercato combines an expressive, stylish, sexy and fun attitude with Chef Jacques Larson’s intriguing blend of Italian culinary styles. The sophisticated surroundings include a New York-style bar and open antipasta kitchen. Live jazz six nights a week.
Nestled in the gardens behind the Wentworth Mansion is one of Charleston's hidden gems. Circa 1886, named for the year the Wentworth Mansion was built, is home to some of Charleston's finest fare. With an extensive wine list and contemporary cuisine, this five-star restaurant offers diners an intimate evening that won't soon be forgotten.
The Charleston Battery has been thrilling soccer enthusiasts in Charleston since 1993, when the newly formed team joined the USISL. then a small but growing outdoor league with 23 teams. Just three seasons later, the team proved it had what it took for A-league play after winning the 1996 Pro-Division League. Located on Daniel Island, Blackbaud Stadium began hosting the team in April 1999.The Charleston Battery kicked-off its 2001 season on April 14. For ticket information please the Charleston Battery hotline at (843) 971-4625
Charleston has a new casual waterfront seafood restaurant that is a destination unto itself. Housed in a 1940s retired naval building on the east side of the Charles- ton peninsula, Fleet Landing features Chef Hedlund's fusion of classic and contemporary Southern seafood fare in a setting that cele- brates the area’s waterfront heritage.
Located in the historic City Market, Mercato is Charleston’s newest Italian restaurant. Mercato combines an expressive, stylish, sexy and fun attitude with Chef Jacques Larson’s intriguing blend of Italian culinary styles. The sophisticated surroundings include a New York-style bar and open antipasta kitchen. Live jazz six nights a week.
Nestled in the gardens behind the Wentworth Mansion is one of Charleston's hidden gems. Circa 1886, named for the year the Wentworth Mansion was built, is home to some of Charleston's finest fare. With an extensive wine list and contemporary cuisine, this five-star restaurant offers diners an intimate evening that won't soon be forgotten.
