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Golden Hour at Allan Park

A short walk from Hampton Park to catch the low winter sun hitting the park’s open spaces.

Best time: 15 JanuaryAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:09

    The Park Cafe

    Pick up a coffee and a pastry at The Park Cafe. It opens early, making it a perfect start before the crowds arrive.

  2. 16:29

    Hampton Park

    Walk through Hampton Park. The park is open 24/7 and offers a quiet, green buffer before heading toward the waterfront.

  3. 16:59

    Allan Park

    Arrive at Allan Park. The golden light at 16:59 casts a warm glow across the park, ideal for watching the light shift over the open grass and trees.

  4. 17:29

    Moe's Crosstown Tavern

    End the evening with a drink at Moe's Crosstown Tavern. It is a short walk from the park and stays open late, letting you unwind after the walk.

Local tip

The walk from Hampton Park to Allan Park takes about 7 minutes. Keep an eye on the sky as the golden light begins to fade.

Check before you go

  • The Park Cafe is open Mo-Sa 07:00-22:00 and Su 09:00-15:00. Ensure your start time aligns with these hours.
  • Hampton Park is open 24/7.
  • Moe's Crosstown Tavern is open 11:00-02:00.

Worth knowing

  • The Park Cafe is open at 16:09 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Charleston (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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