πΊπΈ Charleston One-Day City Walk π Step into a Fairy-Tale Town!
β€οΈ Walks of Charleston Didnβt want a rushed tour β so we joined the Historic Charleston Walking Tour πΆββοΈπ Booking required (free or pay-what-you-like basis) β A $1 deposit per person is needed to reserve online. Itβs recommended to tip the guide $5β10 per person π΅ Total walk: 1.74 km, around 3 hours π Started at 9:30 AM on a sunny day βοΈ Our guide was passionate about local history and culture β shared fascinating stories about architecture, history, and hidden gems along the way πΏποΈ π First stop: St. Philip Church A historic church built in 1680, featuring Neoclassical architecture βͺ π Just steps away: Huguenot Church Originally built in 1680 but burned down β the current Gothic Revival structure dates to 1845 Soft pink exterior with black trim β so elegant! ππ€ β€οΈ Dock Street Theatre Known as the oldest theatre still in use in the U.S. π π Rainbow Row A row of 13 colorful houses β like a macaron dream world! π¬ Reminds me of Burano Island in Venice ποΈ β¨ Continued to E Battery St. along the Cooper River Our guide pointed out Fort Sumter in the distance β where the American Civil War began π°π₯ π₯° Water Street Used to be a stream outside the old city walls β later filled and turned into a road ποΈπ§ The early city was small, nestled between E Bay Street and the river β built for defense against pirates and European powers βοΈ π· Ended at the Four Corners of Law on Meeting Street A perfect wrap to our historic walk π§ #SpringInCharleston #StudyAbroadLife #Xiaohongshu #WeekendGetaway #StudentLife