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    Marion Square

    4.5 (44 reviews)
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    Scarlett H.

    Simple, old-fashioned, and beautiful! That's my impression of this park. Picturesque from many angles and surrounded by elegant historical buildings, this little green park is a joy to stroll along.... Nice break if you are tired from downtown shopping. There's a fountain at the corner of King and Calhoun and some seating areas around in case you are tired to walking; some benches here and there too. Plenty of photo opportunities! Many old and nice buildings and hotels within a few blocks of the park. The Charleston museum is also close by.

    John B.

    It's a mostly open square with a few monuments. It offers no facilities that I can discern, and fairly limited seating. Mostly, it's outdoor green space that serves as a meeting place, and as one of the most overt clashes between the different social classes in Charleston. I hang around and eat something occasionally, but the mosquitos can be a problem. Mostly, it's just nice to walk by.

    Farmers Market has begun again! Banjos, sears in the shade-- come on down!
    Natalie R.

    Whether you're visiting or local, nearly always something happening in the square on the weekends! Today was the Holiday Market until 3pm, we were just walking the dogs and happened to get to see alll the location vendors doing quite the business as things were wrapping up. Pun Fully Intended. During SEWE, a Birds of Prey Exposition takes place here. Charleston Fashion week, hosted by Lexus, also happens here. Saturday Farmers market happens here-- see pictures--- love the bands, lemonade, food trucks, etc. When schools in session and it's sunny, students often gather here to enjoy the lawn. Smack dab in the middle of Charleston, you're bound to be here at some point, and encourage at least a stroll through for the sights and historic markers :)

    Owen R.

    Parked beside MARION SQ on king st. easy to renewer! Picturesque, I didn't love CHARLESTON, but crossing the park meant we were moving on to ATL, so it felt good crossing..

    So pretty!
    Erika W.

    I've been to Marion Square numerous times to walk around the farmer's market, attend Charleston Fashion Week or to just hang out and people watch. It is a large green space centrally located between Meeting and King streets on Calhoun. My husband and I were here the other night to check out the Christmas lights. We had never been before and were so impressed with the tree of lights. Great photo opportunities!

    Kelly C.

    I've been to Marion Square for a number of events. My most recent Charleston trip took me there twice; first for the New Belgium CLIPS festival and then for the Farmer's Market. This is a great central point to meet friends or greet strangers, watch street performers (mostly singing and dancing) or to adopt a new pet. I love the mix of the vendors at the Farmer's Market - antique jewelry, fresh pasta, waffles on a stick, organic pet food, spices, and handmade soap all in a row. The people in the Square do their part to keep it clean, picking up after themselves and their pets, which is a rare sight where I'm from.

    Mary W.

    Lovely little park, a bit urban, near Meeting and King streets in Charleston, right in the heart of downtown. If you travel here with your dog, this is a perfect place to bring it. Nearby battery park might feel a bit too pristine for your pet, and you may feel really out of place clutching a poopy bag over by the tony homes by the water over there. Here, there is a nice park, but one where you can still let your hair down.

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    Kandra B.

    This is such a beautiful little park. The lights in the trees, the Christmas tree during the winter and the stage they set up for concerts. It's a great place to have a picnic or take a stroll.

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    Liz M.

    Marion Square is a wonderful park to take a walk or have a picnic. If you need some fresh air this is a great place to breathe. This is also a really good event space and I have enjoyed some fun events here. I like to make my way here on a sunny afternoon and lay on the grass. Marion Square has it all in a park.

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    Evan G.

    Marion Square is one of my favorite parks in Charleston. It is great to have this wide open green space in the middle of everything to find a quiet spot to sit, walk, read, lay out, have a picnic, have a meeting, or get some work done. Marion Square has good wifi that is useful when you need to connect. This is also a great event space several times a year where some of my favorite big events in Charleston are held and it is perfect for that purpose and seems to fit everything just right. There is also a lot of history to this site as you can feel all of the years of Charleston surround you any time of the day. Overall this is a really awesome park that I like to visit and use regularly and enjoy.

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    If you are ever downtown, the pineapple fountain is a must. It is very beautiful and picture worthy…read moreas it is right by the water and vibrant flowers surrounding all around. There are benches throughout the area for seating. You do have a few steps to get to the area.

    Waterfront Park is one of Charleston's most popular places to unwind. This ten-acre park overlooks…read moreCharleston Harbor and Cooper River and offers waterfront and off-the-water paths. It is a favorite among Charleston locals and tourists alike. This park is ideal for a sunset picnic or a relaxing stroll, and it only adds to the romantic charm of Charleston. It won the 2007 Landmark Award from the American Society of Landscape Architects, confirming its status as a Charleston treasure. You can stroll through the gardens, walk the esplanade, or spend some time at one of the many fountains. Spanning over 8 acres and located less than a mile north of The Battery, Waterfront Park has become a beloved Charleston fixture. It is home to one of the city's most photographed sites: the pineapple fountain. In Charleston's scorching summer months (and we faced that too), visitors (especially children) can be found cooling off in the shallow water of the fountain. Wide walking paths, dozens of benches, well-manicured green spaces, picturesque Palmetto trees, and a famous Pineapple Fountain adorn the park.

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