I love history. I've lived in Summerville for about 3 years now's I never been to this park…read more 1st off, there is a fee $3 per adult. Once you arrive at the park, you're greeted with the beauty of the park. The Ashley river runs there, and you can go explore the old building remnants. People did have their dogs there on leashes, there is head stones to see and read.

Absolutely love this site! There is a $2 entry fee. Accessible and easy parking. A few different…read morewalking paths to take while exploring the area. Very peaceful and spacious area.

The Charleston County Register Of Deeds does a great job of being quick and efficient with…read moreregistering deeds and other documents. They provide excellent customer service and are very pleasant to interact with. I have been impressed every time I have had to do business with them.

If you need a copy of your long-form birth certificate and live in the Charleston area, this is…read moreyour place. Visiting a government building is never a fun experience. It was easy to get through security and the guard seemed happy as he directed us to the area where birth and death certificates are issued. The building also has adequate signs and a lot of parking, and being just off Leeds Avenue, it's not really a bad drive from anywhere in town. The SC DHEC Vital Records website lets you order birth certificates online, but it costs twice as much, which is why I chose to come here. As far as the employees in Vital Records, they were typical government employees and you could they don't like their jobs. The system is electronic just like the SCDMV. Have a seat and wait until your number is called. All birth and death certificate forms are available onsite, too. If you are getting a birth certificate, you have to wait onsite, and it took around 15 minutes for them to search and print it after I paid. All total, it took around 30 minutes BUT you get the copy on the same day, which is a big plus. Thankfully, you can also pay with a credit or debit card.

Yep this is where you pay your taxes.Gave it four stars because you cant pay your taxes with a…read morecredit or debit card, They will direct you to an atm down the hall. On the plus side there is plenty of parking and super easy to get thru security, plus the restrooms are super nice! The folks that I have encountered working here have been very professional and nice. they aren't much for chit chat but that's ok. If you need help there is an are where you can ask questions and get directions, nice touch. Why do i go here to pay my taxes rather than online? Well since our state was hacked. I dont trust the system.

Beautiful historical resort. The courtyard is the same as when it was originally built. Take a walk…read moreback through time and stay at this lovely gem.

"Lodge Alley is just 10 feet wide and paved with beautiful Belgian blocks, a local term for bricks…read moreshaped like blocks of granite cobblestone. The alley also has the honor of being one of the oldest streets in Charleston and was named after the Masonic Lodge just a short distance from East Bay Street." A nice little walk between East Bay and State St in downtown Charleston. Well known for the various smells that come from the buildings, restaurants, and other local attractions. A tree in the middle has several "critters" perched and waiting for you to come by, so be sure to look up and wave to them for safe passage.

I was delighted to find The Irish Memorial Park today which is located off of East Bay St with…read morefabulous views of The Ravenel Bridge & The USS Yorktown. I've been meaning to check it out for a while since I am Irish. It was lovely to see. They have a large granite Irish map with counties carved out. Along with various plaques of Irish people. It's quite serene with lots of seating. On a cooler day .. a perfect spot to sit & reflect with shade trees.

What a gorgeous memorial- looks to be made of granite. Ireland in all it's glory, is situated…read moreoverlooking the Cooper River and the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge. Across the river you can see the USS Yorktown. I visited this park twice while visiting Charleston- once in the evening and again during the day to take better pictures. Included in the Charlotte Street Park- it has a lovely green space, plenty of benches, the Mayor's Gate and seems to be a popular spot for fishing. Dedicated to the many Irish immigrants who arrived in Charleston to settle.

Those voting early had an opportunity to cast their vote in an orderly and quick fashion. This is…read morethe second time I went to the Charleston County Board of Elections. The staff/volunteers were friendly, orderly, courteous and took every opportunity to get us in and out of the heat and to the voting stations. I was very pleased. Thank you for your service!

If you cannot vote on election day, the Charleston County Board of Elections holds in-person…read moreabsentee voting for a few weeks before primary elections. The 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary is on a Saturday, so I visited to vote early as I have to work that day. You can call or request absentee ballots to mail back in advance, but I prefer in-person absentee, as I like the experience of voting. This was a lot like voting at a neighborhood polling location. The voting machines are new and modern, as our state just got new ones this year. You vote electronically, and you're given a receipt with your vote, which you slide through a machine, fold, and place in an envelope. This gives your vote a paper trail. Only Charleston County residents who are registered voters can vote in-person absentee here so if you live in Dorchester or Berkeley counties, you must vote in your county. Thanks for doing your civic duty that so many fought and died for, and don't forget your "I Voted" sticker.

Hutson Alley between Hutson Street and John Street is one of my favorite alleys in all of…read moreCharleston. I like that this Alley is walkable with bricks and cobblestone and has a variety of bars and restaurants and is lit up nice at night with neon signs. It is fun to walk through here and overhear music from the Charleston Music Hall too. This is a cool part of Charleston.

ChatGPT told me to go visit Philadelphia Alley as part of my Charleston itinerary. I knew it was a…read morestop on some of the walking tours, so I'm sure I'm missing history or something special. To me this was just an alley with some Charleston charm with palmetto plants, colorful buildings, and cobble path. However, it was an alley... trash cans, a broken toilet, and nothing actually back there.

You wouldn't necessarily expect to walk down a historic alley in Charleston named after…read morePhiladelphia, but it makes sense in this case. My friend and I walked through the alley and stopped for a history lesson from our tour guide from Bulldog Tours. It's a very popular stopping point for tour guides, apparently. He told us a story about a duel, and some "haunted" history surrounding it, in addition to the known history of the alley. It's a pretty walk and it's central to the rest of the city. Definitely a charming place to check out once.