When I knew I would be visiting Charleston for the first time, there were a few things I wanted to be sure to include in my itinerary. I wanted to see some of the places shown on Southern Charm (a reality TV show that takes place in Charleston*), I wanted to see the Pineapple Fountain, and I wanted to walk across the Ravenel Bridge.
Guess what? I’m happy to say I was able to accomplish all three!
The Pineapple Fountain is a famous, relatively new (1990) landmark in Waterfront Park, symbolizing Southern hospitality, wealth, and the city’s recovery from Hurricane Hugo.
While in Charleston, I walked many miles. It is a very walkable city and I love walking, so it was a great fit! It was a nice walk from my hotel to Waterfont Park where the fountain is located. There are great views of the harbor and access to piers and boardwalks and some cool porch swings once arriving at the park.
Surprisingly, splashing inside the fountain is allowed! It was cool and windy the day I visited so I didn’t witness anyone in the water!
I never made a visit to the foundation in the evening, which is unfortunate, since the fountain is illuminated at night. Offering a dramatic contrast against the dark sky, I’m sure it must be beautiful!
One of the other nice walks I took was to (and across) another Charleston landmark – The Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge. It’s 2.5-mile span stretches across the Cooper River. In the spring, it hosts one of the largest 10Ks in the U.S. – the Cooper River Bridge Run.
The Ravenel Bridge opened in 2005, replacing two aging structures.
It connects Charleston with Mount Pleasant.
One of the most popular features of the bridge is Wonders’ Way, the dedicated pedestrian and bike path that runs along the southern edge of the bridge and made my walk across and back possible.
*Check my Instagram if you’d like to see the Southern Charm places I visited!
Hope you enjoyed sharing my Charleston landmarks! Thanks for stopping by!
Have a wonderful weekend and remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie
