White Point Garden, located next to the historic Charleston Battery, provides majestic views of Fort Sumter and the Charleston Harbor.
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Jan 2, 2025
At the southern tip of the Charleston peninsula sits White Point Gardens and the Battery. It’s where the Ashley and Cooper Rivers meet to form the Atlantic Ocean (according to locals), and is a must-… Full review by sanju_222323
Sep 27, 2024
Beautiful park with historical statues, live oaks, gazebo, they are doing some construction so there is is fabric fencing up which blocks the water view, bummer. Historical homes on adjacent streets … Full review by Heidi S
Jul 31, 2024
The Battery is a landmark defensive seawall and promenade made famous for its stately homes. Beautiful area and very busy. Full review by DontStopExploring
Did you know that there is free parking along the Ashley River side of the park? If you travel down towards the Coast Guard Station there are plenty of spaces along the river.
A lot of homes and inns are around the Battery. Few of the closest John Rutledge House and Elliott House Inn. They are within 0.5 miles. The Battery Carriage house is across the …
A lot of homes and inns are around the Battery. Few of the closest John Rutledge House and Elliott House Inn. They are within 0.5 miles. The Battery Carriage house is across the street. Very beautiful and one of the most haunted locations in Charleston. So the stories are told.
Does the park close at a specific time, or can you walk around in the evening?
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The city closes the actual park around dusk during the tourist season, but the sidewalk along the river is always open. For safety's sake, I would not be there past 10 at night.
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