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Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge

Charleston, SC
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Ranked #1 of 87 attractions in Charleston
Type: Bridges
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Charleston, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Largest cable stayed bridge in North America. Want to go for a walk? Great for that. Lovely vista. Very large, easily traveled, see the Yorktown from thethe bridge. A spectacular part of the Charleston skyline.

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Jacksonville, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

I went to this attraction via a harbor cruise. If you like symmetry, you will lover this architectural design. It is also a towering structure of the Charleston skyline. We were not able to go over the bridge; however, our next trip will allow us. Truly a stunning feature in Charleston

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Ellicott City, MD
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

The architecture of this bridge is so simple and beautiful. The lines are graceful and make for great photos, both on the bridge and from the shore. There's a safe pedestrian area on one side for walkers, runners, and cyclists. Park at Patriot's Point (metered - $.50/hr) and enjoy the Memorial Park there. A visitor's center nearby has useful information.... More

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

This bridge can be seen from many locations around Charleston. The architecture of the bridge is a sight to see! As soon as we saw it--we knew we had to at least drive over it. I was happy to see the great, safe walking/biking area built right into the bridge. The weather did not cooperate to allow us to walk/bike... More

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Travelers Rest, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Loved riding or running this bridge. The scenic view is spectacular and makes the exercise that much more fun,

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Beavercreek, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

This bridge is really impressive from atop and below. We viewed the bride from below on a harbor cruise - engineering at it's best. From the pedestrian walkway (also a bike pathway), one gets a magnificent view of Charleston and the Charleston Harbor. Take the time to walk it in the early morning or at sunset!!!

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Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

My best friend and I saw this bridge coming into town and immediately put seeing it into our agenda. It was totally worth it. It was beautiful and offered a great view. When you get off the bridge going South there is a visitors center. Be sure to check that out as well - it's beautiful.GO AT SUNSET.

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Williamstown, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

What an awesome sight. Saw it first from aboard a boat during a harbor tour then got to drive across it the next day. It is really neat that people can walk, jog and bike across it.

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Monroe, NC
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Relatively new, they should have made this wider to accommodate the hoards of tourists that now make Charleston another "tourist trap". Traffic moves pretty quick but relatively crowded.

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Walnutport, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

The bridge is beautiful to look at, walk or run across the length of the bridge or go to the park at the bottom of the bridge on the Mt. Pleasant side and chill after a long day--sat in swings on the pier and watched the sunset.

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