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Evening

Golden Hour at the College

Catch the last warm light on the campus before dinner and drinks nearby.

Best time: sunsetAbout 105 min

Timeline

  1. 16:21

    Burns Alley

    Grab a drink at Burns Alley. It is tucked among the King Street college bars and opens at 12:00, so you have plenty of time to settle in before the evening rush.

  2. 17:06

    Mace Brown Museum of Natural History

    Walk to the Mace Brown Museum of Natural History on the College of Charleston campus. It is just a short stroll from the anchor. Use this time to explore the exhibits while the light is still bright.

  3. 17:36

    Sottile Theater

    Head to the Sottile Theater. It is a rental venue owned by the College and located just minutes from the campus center. Stand outside or in the lobby to catch the sunset glow on the historic architecture as the sky turns gold.

  4. 18:21

    Slightly North of Broad

    Dinner at Slightly North of Broad. This southern restaurant serves traditional cuisine with seasonal menus. It is open until 22:00 on weekdays, giving you ample time to enjoy a meal after the sun has set.

  5. 19:06

    Sottile Theater

    End the night back at the Sottile Theater area. The neighborhood comes alive at night, and you can linger near the theater or take a short walk back toward the campus to reflect on the evening.

Local tip

The College of Charleston campus is walkable. Burns Alley is near King Street, while the campus and Sottile Theater are close together. Plan your walk from the bar to the museum to be comfortable in the evening air.

Check before you go

  • Burns Alley opens at 12:00 daily.
  • Slightly North of Broad is open until 22:00 Monday through Saturday.

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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