The overall tract of wildlife refuge appears mostly something that you'd explore by boat, but…read moredriving down the dirt road to this little parking lot leads to an abandoned plantation surrounded by classic South Carolina swampland. Remnants of rice fields ring the mansion, leading to an interesting aesthetic experience even though I missed when the building was actually open. I can confirm that in the winter there wasn't much in the way of biting insects and the alligators I was warned of did not materialize. Probably hiding. I'm guessing in warmer weather the area has significant challenges, though you should expect this anywhere in the swampy parts of the lowcountry. As with any wildlife refuge, the priority isn't visitor experience, but for a free and interesting landscape to wander, it has some intrigue.

The drive in is pretty, as are the grounds, but holy moly the deer flies are aggressive. It was…read morealso way too hot to go on a day that the gates are closed and you have to walk in to the site. Lesson learned. I would love to return in the fall or winter. Bicycles are permitted so our teen brought his. He probably would have enjoyed it more if it weren't for the flies. We had bug spray on so not really sure how to deter them or if they're less mean in the fall/winter. I'll go back and let y'all know. Ha. They do have bathrooms on site which was nice. They were kinda stuffy in there but better than nothing.

Beautiful Garden! Another hidden gem in downtown Charleston. I highly recommend taking a walk down…read moreLegare Street to see this home and the famous Sword Gate House at 32 Legare Street.

A beautiful gate made by ironsmith Christopher Werner. Definitely worth a stop during a walk South…read moreof Broad.

The Cistern is a huge park used as a venue for concerts owned by College of Charleston. I attended…read moreThe Punch Brothers concert during the Spoleto Festival. The concert was at 9:00 PM so it was dark. The park was lit up with pretty lights strung between the huge old oak trees. So pretty! There was no restroom in the park but on our way out of the concert we were able to use the restroom in a college building across the street;) I would love to visit this park during the day and I would absolutely attend another concert here as well.

Went to a Spoleto event at the Cistern, and I feel it was marvelous. I went for a live jazz music…read moreperformance, and the setup was awesome. Sound and lighting were as good as indoor facilities, seating was folding chairs but with decent comfort, and row spacing was roomy. It's May/June and I was worried about bugs and bites, but next day I had no bites, no itching. Don't know if they sprayed, or we just got lucky. I didn't use the "facilities," so I can't comment on the cleanliness or amount of bathrooms.

Beautiful home right across from White Point Gardens. Alexander Graham Bell, Henry Ford, Theodore…read moreRoosevelt and Franklin D. Roosevelt all stayed here when it was a boutique hotel.

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.

Uh....got lost and found this place. Haha. It's a very beautiful place. Sorry, I don't know if…read morethere's many pokemons in this area.

This fountain is a main attraction to Charleston. It was a beautiful as all the pictures and very…read morepleasant to just sit and relax in the park. There are 2 small walking paths on either side around the park. ...you are also allowed to go in the fountain. I went in the middle of winter. The water was freezing, but it was a memory!

The Pineapple Fountain at Waterfront Park in Charleston is a symbol of the city and beautiful place…read moreto visit. It's surrounded by trees and looks right out onto the Charleston harbor. The area around the fountain is a nice place for a stroll. Street parking can be tough, especially during peak hours.

Fun little piece of Irish history hidden in plain sight at the Hibernian Hall Society building. Fun…read morespot recommended to see from Atlas Obscura!

Had a wonderful hair cut here. Staff were all extremely nice. Dedicated surface lot--yes!…read moreRecommended!

I went on my honeymoon here and it was the best experience. I miss this place and have such good…read morememories. I can't wait to return, and look forward to coming back.