ONE-DAY CHARLESTON ITINERARY

10:00 AM - Waterfront Park (Free)

• Let kids splash at the Pineapple Fountain

• Breezy, scenic, easy place to start

10:45 AM - Rainbow Row (Free + Quick)

• 13 colorful historic homes

• Perfect family photo stop

• Short walk from Waterfront Park

11:15 AM The Battery & Historic Mansions

• Walk the iconic Battery seawall

• Explore White Point Garden

• See stunning pre‒Civil War mansions along the route

12:00 PM Lunch

Budget options:

• Hot Dogs from the Market on Main Street (short walk and the market is a cool place to check out!)

• New York City Pizza on East Bay Street (we’re from NJ and anytime we can get some New York Pizza, we’re in!)

• Picnic in White Point Garden (grab food from Publix/Harris Teeter)

1:15 PM Ravenel Bridge Pedestrian Walk

• Park at Mount Pleasant Waterfront Park (free)

• Walk partway up for incredible harbor views

• Great for teens + stroller friendly

2:15 PM Shem Creek Boardwalk

• Dolphin sightings are common

• Easy free boardwalk stroll

• Boats + birds to watch

3:15 PM Sullivan’s Island Beach

• Free street parking (check signs)

• Bathrooms near Stations 22 + 26

* Optional add-on 5:30 PM Ice Cream Treat

• Beardcat’s Sweet Shop or Republic Ice Cream