Here in Charleston, it is hard to be 'seasonally basic'. Things like wearing flannel shirts, instagramming a picture of fall trees, or drinking pumpkin spice lattes like water is tough when it is still 80+ degrees outside. But if you still want to embrace your inner basic white girl (you know you're guilty), we need to adapt. Here are six ways to add a hint of Charleston history and charm to your seasonally basic Fall activities:
1. Pumpkin Spice Fro-Yo (PSF)
When it's too warm outside for that latte, head to Yogurt Mountain for some pumpkin spice fro-yo. Places like Trader Joe's and Harris Teeter also have pumpkin flavor ice creams available, and if you're feeling very bold, go for the Persimmon's cafe pumpkin caramel custard.
2. Instagram your fall beach trip
Make your friends that go to school up north jealous by instagramming your October beach trip. Don't forget to use that x pro II filter to make yourself look tan, and use clever hashtags like #itsoctober or #charlestoned.
3. Take a REAL haunted house tour
Because Charleston is one of the oldest/most historic cities in the country, take a haunted house or haunted jail tour downtown you know has some history behind it with a company like Bulldog Tours for just $20. CAB is even offering some free tours for students in the coming weeks. You'll be able to have fun with your friends and see your walks to class in a whole new way.
4. Carve a 'Charleston' pumpkin
To celebrate Charleston being voted the number one city in America for the fourth year in a row, carve your pumpkin with a palm tree, the new CofC logo with the outline of the Cistern, anything that just screams Charleston.
5. Go to a 'Fright Night'
Places like Boone Hall and Magnolia Plantation have 'fright nights' available all month long, and are good for all ages. From haunted hayrides and corn mazes, to costume contests and s'mores, you can find something to do with a group of friends. Tickets start as low as $8 for certain activities.
6. Bring the Movie Marathon Outside
If you are living off campus, chances are you are living in a historic house with a nice front porch. Take advantage of the nice fall weather by bringing your scary (or not so scary) movies outside by streaming your movies outside on your laptop, or even use a projector (DIY projector here: http://bit.ly/1t5YP1i ) . Don't forget the hot cider and the plaid blankets!
