Need a day of shopping on your South Carolina vacation? Visit a unique shop, Out of Hand: The Art of Creating to find beautiful handbags like this.

Are you planning a vacation to South Carolina? Charleston is a beautiful city with plenty to do and see including museums, historic sites as well as golfing and dining out. While the men are out golfing, have a girls’ day out and experience some of the great shops the city has to offer. Here are the top 5 stores that you must stop by provided by 10Best.com.

Out of Hand – the Art of Creating: This shop features beautiful collectibles, prints, gifts and accessories that will look perfect in any home. The store is run by a group of women who create many hand-made gifts including invitations, flowers, jewelry and handbags. If you’re out with the girls, this store is a must-see.

Charleston Cooks: This high-end kitchen store features every kitchen gadget known to man, including many that you probably didn’t even know existed. Each month well-known chefs make an appearance offering classes on techniques, tips and food specialties for those who are beginners or more advanced in the kitchen. Plus, many classes include sampling the delicious food, who could say “no” to that?

The Ragamuffin Shop: Voted by Charleston residents as the number one place for infant and kids clothes, Ragamuffin’s has been dressing babies to size 7 in adorable outfits for over 30 years.

City Public Market: This outdoor market has everything from jewelry, local art, clothing and home furnishings and accessories. Don’t forget to pick up a lovely sweet grass basket, one of the hand-made items Charleston is known for.

Historic Charleston Foundation Bookstore: This store has something for everyone. Find a perfect coffee-table book that will forever remind you of your trip to Charleston. Looking for reference book on a certain subject? This store has books about everything from gardening to decorating all available in the famous Charleston style you’ll instantly love. This is also a great place to purchase Charleston-inspired souvenir gifts for your loved ones who didn’t come on the trip.

Visiting these lovely shops during your next visit to Charleston, South Carolina vacation will make for a perfect day out with the girls. To find out about more great shops the city has to offer, read the full list on 10Best.com.