Charleston Solo Trip (3-Day Guide) πΈπΈ
π Parking Recommendation: 1 Cumberland St, Charleston, SC 29401 π ΏοΈ π Highlights: π Rainbow Row β A row of macaron-colored historic buildings that feel like stepping into a fairy tale. Pink, purple, mint-green houses with black shutters β playful and vintage! π Philadelphia Alley β A dreamlike lane with colorful houses, turning ordinary streets into a sweet summer poem. β¨ ποΈ City Market β A 200-year-old market with food, art, crafts, and handmade sweetgrass baskets. Lots of unique finds! π§Ί π Pineapple Fountain β Located in Waterfront Park, this iconic fountain is a must-see. π Church Street / King Street β Connected to Rainbow Row. King St has vintage shops like "Kissmet" (a Turkish store where the owner warmly offers pumpkin tea π). Met a retired jazz bassist who played in Manhattan in 1988! π The Battery β A seaside park with giant oak trees, swings, and benches β perfect for relaxing by the ocean. ποΈ Old Slave Mart Museum β Located at 6 Chalmers St, tickets $8. One of Americaβs slavery museums, housed in a pre-Civil War slave auction building. Features personal narratives, artifacts, and audio recordings of enslaved people. A somber but important visit. πΆ Cypress Gardens β Filming location for The Notebook! Absolutely stunning β tickets $10 (buy on-site). Arrive early to avoid long lines. The boat ride feels like floating in a fairy tale β peaceful with soothing nature sounds. πΏ π³ Middleton Place β Tickets $29. Tours explain the history of enslaved laborers who worked here. (Gone with the Wind vibes!) π² Angel Oak Park β Free entry! A 400+ year-old oak tree β breathtaking and awe-inspiring. β οΈβ οΈβ οΈ Remember to bring mosquito repellent β trust me on this! π¦ #RelaxingTravel #ExploringTheWorld #SoloTravel #SoloTravelGuide #CharlestonTravel #CharlestonGuide #SoloFemaleTravel #WanderFreely #Travel πβ¨