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Joe Riley Waterfront Park
5,490
#1 of 37 Nature & Parks in Charleston
"Beautiful, grassy spots to picnic, spectacular and unobstructed views of Charleston Harbor, Ravenel Bridge, Patriots Point and Fort Sumter, a large fountain, a dense canopy of oak
trees
and many benches to engage..."
"Must see... the fountain and then walk beautiful
homes
along the battery wall.Breezy Gorgeous tree lined walkways and greta phot ops with the fountain You will be down that way if you want to see rainbow row."
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Middleton Place
4,169
#2 of 37 Nature & Parks in Charleston
"... the plantation house, lunch at the restaurant and listen to the many docents who are highly knowledgeable on topics such as slavery, barrel making, history, spinning of yarn and other aspects of
plantation life
."
"Beautiful, idyllic, peaceful setting... with a view of the Ashley River...as if you are walking back in time...amazing landscaping...wonderful house and grounds
tours
and a wonderful restaurant to sample wonderful..."
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Battery & White Point Gardens
2,376
#3 of 37 Nature & Parks in Charleston
"... it You can walk in between large Spanish moss trees while stopping to see the historical monuments and
statues
You have beautiful colonial mansions on one side and a harbor view on the other Can’t wait to return"
"From here, you'll see historic live
oak trees
and war monuments and pirate monuments... and will be steps from Rainbow Row and the Old Exchange Building and Broad Street... well, just all of it."
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Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park
260
#4 of 37 Nature & Parks in Charleston
"The Dog World
Concession Stand
on the first base side of the stadium sells both, plus an interesting assortment of other hotdogs, including one with pimento cheese."
"The
park
is beautiful and the organization has lot's of activities to make it a memorable event and the ballpark food is among the best."
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South Carolina Aquarium
2,297
#5 of 37 Nature & Parks in Charleston
"Located at 100 Aquarium Wharf in historic Charleston Harbor, it opened in 2000 and is home to more than 10,000 plants and
animals
, including North American river otters, loggerhead sea turtles, alligators, great b..."
"... in tank with starfish, sharks, stingrays and sea urchins •albino alligator Helpful tips Large
parking garage
on Calhoun street, reasonable rates (best option for parking in area) Adult admission is $29.95, but..."
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Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
6,744
#6 of 37 Nature & Parks in Charleston
"Had a wonderful trip around plantation lots to see Very interesting plus fabulous little
petting zoo
Shawn our driver was brilliant made the trip Good knowledge and vey informative Passionate about magnolia garden..."
"If you enjoy history, this plantation is a must see! Rich in beauty and history, guides walk visitors through an extensive (yet interesting) family lineage in the
house tour
, as well as picture perfect walking tra..."
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Middleton Place Equestrian Center
78
#7 of 37 Nature & Parks in Charleston
"Middleton Place is a great place to visit in Charleston and having the option to tour part of the
grounds
on horseback is a welcome addition to the to-do list in Charleston."
"Our guide, Danielle, led our group of 3 through most scenic and historical
trail
along the Ashley River and through the plantation."
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Audubon Swamp Garden
246
#8 of 37 Nature & Parks in Charleston
"Among the endless numbers of places to see in Charleston, the Audubon Swamp Garden offers beautiful scenery which is permanent--trees etc. and other scenery that changes by the minute--
egrets
, butterflies, cranes...."
"I added the Audobon Swamp Gardens to my Charleston “must-do” list because I love
nature
, swamps, gardens, and hiking and this location had it all."
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Hampton Park
46
#9 of 37 Nature & Parks in Charleston
"Nice, natural trails to walk or run; spacious grassy fields and beautiful gardens close to the Ashley River and Citadel campus, together with local history make this
park
well worth a trip."
"It is a wonderful place to walk, run, bike,
picnic
, or just relax on the grounds, beautifully landscaped and surrounded with large live oaks."
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Gateway Walk
57
#10 of 37 Nature & Parks in Charleston
"The garden and
cemetery
behind the Unitarian Church that that leads you to is just the most peaceful and beautiful spot."
"I like that the path is quiet and has plenty of
trees
and shade to stay cool on hot day."
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Washington Square
40
#11 of 37 Nature & Parks in Charleston
"The obelisk is a
memorial
to the Washington Light Infantry and is about forty-two feet high."
"Occasionally the
park
can also be used as an event space and it always works well at all of the events I have attended there."
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Colonial Lake
17
#12 of 37 Nature & Parks in Charleston
"The area around the lake is nicely maintained and manicured with trees,
plants
, and flowers and really allows you to get away from the city without going anywhere."
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West Ashley Greenway
15
#13 of 37 Nature & Parks in Charleston
"It is level, very wide for
bikes
and walkers, shaded and walk out among the marsh areas, well maintained and upkeep is obvious."
"As you get out beyond the 3 mile point, it still winds through some old neighborhoods and also the Clemson Extension Agriculture Center, and then right through the
marsh
."
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Northbridge Park
5
#14 of 37 Nature & Parks in Charleston
"Northbridge
Park
in West Ashley is a cool
park
that has great views of the river and is a good place to stop and catch some fresh air and a nice breeze on a warm day."
"Good Morning, it's a very nice clean
park
to go to, decent fishing & crabbing, I myself love the views an the peace & tranquility 🙂"
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Brittlebank Park
14
#15 of 37 Nature & Parks in Charleston
"Most times of the day this
park
is quiet and peaceful and is great for finding a spot to relax and clear your head in the middle of everything."
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Tiedemann Park
4
#16 of 37 Nature & Parks in Charleston
"I am happy that there is so many cool
parks
in Charleston and this is one of my new favorites that I look forward to being able to come back in the future and enjoy some more."
"The younger children really enjoyed going on all of the play equipment in this very impressive
park
."
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Melton Peter Demetre Park
4
#17 of 37 Nature & Parks in Charleston
"Melton Peter Demetre
Park
on Wampler Drive on James Island is a cool
park
that has great views of the Charleston harbor, a beach area with sand to get in the water or relax, a picnic area to have a picnic, a place..."
"This small
park
sits across from the Charleston peninsula and provides great views of the Battery, Ravenel Bridge, Ft Sumter, as well as several other destinations here in the low country."
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Philip Simmons Museum Home and Workshop
12
#18 of 37 Nature & Parks in Charleston
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Theodora Park
6
#19 of 37 Nature & Parks in Charleston
"Theodora
Park
is a wonderful little
park
outside the Gaillard Center that is a great place to sit down and have a picnic or read a book."
"Good place to eat lunch, have a
picnic
, or take a phone call with some fresh air."
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Fort Lamar Historic Preserve
20
#20 of 37 Nature & Parks in Charleston
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Wragg Square
3
#21 of 37 Nature & Parks in Charleston
"Wragg Square is a really underrated
park
and green space in Charleston."
"This is a good
park
that is hidden in plain site and it is much appreciated on the days I can get out there and enjoy it."
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Liberty Square
3
#22 of 37 Nature & Parks in Charleston
"Nice break spot near the
aquarium
"
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Gadsdenboro Park
3
#23 of 37 Nature & Parks in Charleston
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Hazel Parker Playground
2
#24 of 37 Nature & Parks in Charleston
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Walk Anteaters , Kinkajou, Exotics &More
1
#25 of 37 Nature & Parks in Charleston
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West Ashley Bikeway
2
#26 of 37 Nature & Parks in Charleston
"Parked in a vacant lot next to the start,
trail
is asphalt, winds through tree covered pathway between homes and open fields."
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Lawrimore Park
1
#27 of 37 Nature & Parks in Charleston
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Daniel Island Children's Park
1
#28 of 37 Nature & Parks in Charleston
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Charleston Noisette Memorial Garden
1
#29 of 37 Nature & Parks in Charleston
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Barnet Courtyard
1
#30 of 37 Nature & Parks in Charleston
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Which experiences are best for nature & parks in Charleston?
These experiences are best for nature & parks in Charleston:
2-Hour Guided Kayaking Eco Tour in Charleston
Charleston Harbor Speed Boat Adventure Tour
A Charleston Harbor tour on a polynesian style real bamboo motorized tiki bar.
Charleston Scavenger Hunt Adventure
Shell Hunting Expedition
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What are the best places for nature & parks in Charleston?
These places are best for nature & parks in Charleston:
Middleton Place
Joe Riley Waterfront Park
Battery & White Point Gardens
South Carolina Aquarium
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
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Which places provide the best nature & parks in Charleston for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly nature & parks in Charleston:
Joe Riley Waterfront Park
Middleton Place
Battery & White Point Gardens
Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park
South Carolina Aquarium
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Which places provide the best nature & parks in Charleston for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking nature & parks in Charleston:
Joe Riley Waterfront Park
Middleton Place
Battery & White Point Gardens
Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
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Which places provide the best nature & parks in Charleston for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking nature & parks in Charleston:
Joe Riley Waterfront Park
Middleton Place
Battery & White Point Gardens
Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park
South Carolina Aquarium
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Which places provide the best nature & parks in Charleston for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly nature & parks in Charleston:
Joe Riley Waterfront Park
Battery & White Point Gardens
Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
Audubon Swamp Garden
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