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Evening

Golden Hour at the Battery

Start with the sunset view, then head to nearby spots for dinner and a nightcap.

Best time: sunsetAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 16:51

    Allan Park

    Walk through Allan Park and head southeast toward the tip of the peninsula. The park is lined with oak trees and offers a quiet start before the crowds gather.

  2. 17:36

    White Point Garden

    Stand at White Point Garden and watch the sun set toward the WSW. This 5.7-acre park at the southern tip provides an open view of the harbor and the Cooper River as the light fades.

  3. 18:06

    Slightly North of Broad

    Walk four minutes back toward the waterfront to Slightly North of Broad for dinner. The restaurant serves traditional Southern cuisine that changes with the seasons, making it a perfect spot for an early evening meal.

  4. 18:51

    Rooftop

    Finish the evening at the Rooftop bar atop the Vendue Inn. It is an excellent place to enjoy a drink outdoors while looking back toward the city lights.

Local tip

The Battery and White Point Gardens are popular for people-watching and views, so arrive early to secure a good spot along the promenade.

Check before you go

  • Slightly North of Broad is open Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00 and Su 10:30-22:00.
  • The Rooftop is open Mo-Su 11:30-00:00.

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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