King Street

King Street is lined with boutiques, many of which are owned by multigenerational merchant families. Top choices on Lower King are George C. Birlant & Co. (191 King St.) in the antiques district, known for its Charleston Battery Bench with cypress slats and cast-iron sides; Croghan’s Jewel Box (308 King St.); and the Ben Silver Collection (149 King St.) for clothes and accessories.