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Sunset

Golden Light at the Battery

Grab a drink as the sun dips below the horizon, then walk the historic seawall while the sky turns purple.

Best time: 15 JanuaryAbout 75 min

Timeline

  1. 16:36

    Blind Tiger

    Order a drink at Blind Tiger. This old speakeasy is open late and perfect for settling in before the evening rush.

  2. 17:06

    White Point Garden

    Walk to White Point Garden. Stroll the perimeter of this 5.7 acre park at the tip of the peninsula. The Battery seawall offers a clear view westward toward the water.

  3. 17:36

    White Point Garden

    Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, aligning perfectly with the open view from the southern tip of the peninsula.

  4. 18:21

    Husk

    Dinner at Husk. Head here for award-winning Southern food by chef Sean Brock. It is open until 22:00 on weekdays.

Local tip

The walk from Blind Tiger to White Point Garden takes about 13 minutes. Allow extra time if you want to linger over your first drink.

Check before you go

  • Blind Tiger is open Mo-Su 11:00-02:00.
  • Husk is open Mo-Th 17:00-22:00. Check the route if you need to get there after sunset.

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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