Battery & White Point Gardens
Battery & White Point Gardens
Battery & White Point Gardens
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Discover historical Civil War monuments nestled among the greenery in these lush gardens on Charleston's south coast. Bonus: There's spectacular views of Fort Sumter and Charleston Harbor.
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- SandywyoSheridan, Wyoming111 contributionsMost beautiful US cityWriting review in regards to not only white point gardens and battery promenade but the entire battery area. An absolutely beautiful place to walk around. The homes, window boxes, hidden gardens, simple classy Christmas decorations, churches, horse drawn carriages, fountains, gas lanterns. We put our tennis shoes on and just explored on foot. I highly recommend.Visited December 2022Travelled as a coupleWritten 14 December 2022
- A Midlife AdventureDursley, United Kingdom1,313 contributionsWell worth a walk particularly to see the adjacent housesA pleasant stroll along The Battery and then back through the park. The highlight for us, however, was walking around the historic district adjacent to the park and admiring the architecture and unique historical Charleston houses. If you read every historic marker you could easily spend a few hours here wandering around.Visited August 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 10 August 2023
- Richard C768 contributionsWhite Point Gardens Are a Charleston HighlightWalking White Point Gardens is certainly worth your time when in Charleston. You'll be treated to see the harbor adjacent to the historic architecture that the city is famous for. There are benches to sit on, and it's a great place to relax and enjoy the beauty of the city.Visited December 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 December 2023
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Richard C
Virginia768 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
Walking White Point Gardens is certainly worth your time when in Charleston. You'll be treated to see the harbor adjacent to the historic architecture that the city is famous for. There are benches to sit on, and it's a great place to relax and enjoy the beauty of the city.
Written 6 December 2023
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Kyle-Kayla
Florida438 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Very nice park. Animal friendly, plenty of seating, and plenty of shade too. Nice water views. Some people were fishing too.
Written 7 September 2023
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Ann N
Belmont, NC14 contributions
Aug 2023
It’s not a flower garden, but rather a tree - filled park near the water. The tree lined avenue gives the tourist a cool respite from the heat of the subtropical place. Full of history.
Written 12 August 2023
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A Midlife Adventure
Dursley, UK1,313 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
A pleasant stroll along The Battery and then back through the park.
The highlight for us, however, was walking around the historic district adjacent to the park and admiring the architecture and unique historical Charleston houses.
If you read every historic marker you could easily spend a few hours here wandering around.
The highlight for us, however, was walking around the historic district adjacent to the park and admiring the architecture and unique historical Charleston houses.
If you read every historic marker you could easily spend a few hours here wandering around.
Written 10 August 2023
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StowMomof2Boys
Stow, OH222 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
The homes are amazing! Nice shady park to take a break from the sun whole exploring the homes and sites around the Battery.
Written 22 July 2023
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Michael R
Cumming, GA64 contributions
May 2023
Lovely park down on the tip of the peninsula. Beautiful spot to hang out and relax during your day long hikes around this gorgeous city.
Written 2 June 2023
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RobSC1001
Gaffney, SC440 contributions
May 2023 • Family
This neat-o place to walking around and check out old cannons and stuff. Not to many zombies or trolls walking. Just. Nice place to hand out and stuff.
Written 28 May 2023
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laewagne
Madison, WI170 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
We loved walking the neighborhoods near this park and picking out our favorite houses and gardens. The park has a lot of interesting history and old cannons which are neat, especially if you aren't planning on visiting one of the forts. Definitely recommend walking by/through!
Written 16 April 2023
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Lily125
Montreal, Canada347 contributions
Mar 2023
Very beautiful gardens and views. Walking there during the day is breathtaking and at night it's a bewitching place. I can't imaging being in Charleston and not visiting.
Written 2 April 2023
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ms W
19 contributions
Jan 2023
A very nice area to visit. The park is clean with great views. The parking is also free for a limited amount of time.
Written 10 January 2023
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alocalSummervilleSC
Summerville, SC340 contributions
Did you know that there is free parking along the Ashley River side of the park? If you travel down towards the Coast Guard Station there are plenty of spaces along the river.
USAOnTheMove
Charleston, SC232 contributions
No. Did not know. Thank you.
lauram1193
Crossville, TN
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Lagiles08
Morristown, TN217 contributions
A lot of homes and inns are around the Battery. Few of the closest John Rutledge House and Elliott House Inn. They are within 0.5 miles. The Battery Carriage house is across the street. Very beautiful and one of the most haunted locations in Charleston. So the stories are told.
kreinhold71
Houston, TX
Does the park close at a specific time, or can you walk around in the evening?
alocalSummervilleSC
Summerville, SC340 contributions
The city closes the actual park around dusk during the tourist season, but the sidewalk along the river is always open. For safety's sake, I would not be there past 10 at night.
Wanda M
Salters1 contribution
can you reserve for private wedding
alocalSummervilleSC
Summerville, SC340 contributions
Yes, but it stays busy during the spring and summer. Logistics will be difficult for chairs and other supplies. Doubt they would allow foods, and the homeless will join the other guests. You could hire a local transport co. for your guests, as parking will be a problem. There are many nice locations for weddings all around Charleston that would be easier.
Jeanie D
Louisville, KY3 contributions
How much??
alocalSummervilleSC
Summerville, SC340 contributions
Parking along lower Ashley River side is free. No charge for the park. No bathrooms except along E. Bay St. just past the Yacht Club.
melbeggs46
Sherwood5 contributions
Do the carriage tours go around this area?
alocalSummervilleSC
Summerville, SC340 contributions
It depends on what "tour" your carriage gets when you are ready to leave the barn. Every carriage is given a ticket, randomly, and that dictates what areas your carriage will travel....in order to keep traffic flowing. I would not suggest you take a carriage ride, but instead take the Downtown Shuttle over there and walk back to the Market Area and get a snack.
Dario N
Buenos Aires, Argentina85 contributions
Posiblemente vayamos en familia la última semana de Diciembre. QuerÃamos saber los costos y cual es el clima. Gracias.-
lovetravel2
888 contributions
Are there public restrooms in this area?
bebesmom
Venice, FL59 contributions
The subject of restrooms in the vicinity of the Battery and White Point Gardens on the Charleston Peninsula is of great interest, given that this is a strong tourist area. Although the original question is an old one, the subject is always of interest to those walking around old Charleston.
Today I took a walk down to the Battery which is very lovely, and at the White Point Gardens there is now a sign and a map showing the locations of all the public restrooms in the area and near the waterfront. The closest restroom is at the Hazel Parker Playground, very near the Carolina Yacht Club and the Historic Charleston Foundation if you're using a map app.
The restrooms are very clean and there is a lovely security "guard" named Albertha who monitors the restrooms (2 stalls) who will happily and enthusiastically answer any questions you have about Charleston. It's worth the trip!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Battery & White Point Gardens
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Battery & White Point Gardens:
- Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour (From €24.16)
- Daytime Horse-Drawn Carriage Sightseeing Tour of Historic Charleston (From €45.54)
- Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour (From €43.31)
- Charleston Historical Walking Tour: Pirates, Patriots, and More (From €31.91)
- 90-Minute Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour (From €28.26)
- Hotels near Battery & White Point Gardens:
- (0.03 km) Grand historic home, spacious, downtown, piazza and garden (Lic.#OP**********)
- (0.17 km) 15 Church Street B&B
- (0.10 km) Two Meeting Street Inn
- (0.15 km) 20 South Battery
- (0.25 km) 21 East Battery Bed and Breakfast
- Restaurants near Battery & White Point Gardens:
- (0.79 km) Brown Dog Deli
- (0.94 km) 82 Queen
- (0.82 km) Millers All Day
- (1.02 km) Revival
- (0.81 km) The Establishment
- Attractions near Battery & White Point Gardens:
- (0.06 km) Historic Downtown Charleston
- (0.14 km) Charleston Belle Tours
- (0.27 km) Edmondston-Alston House
- (0.49 km) Nathaniel Russell House
- (0.28 km) Charleston Green Taxi