I love the Pineapple Fountain because I love pineapples, obviously. I've seen it a few times and…read morein my early twenties I actually jumped in this thing myself. HAHAHAHA. Before anyone gets excited no I am not a swinger. At least not yet. This last visit, I got to witness a whole situation unfold with a guy in the fountain, change stealing, and the cops showing up. I genuinely have no idea what this man was doing in there, but apparently, I'm not the only person in Charleston who looks at this fountain and thinks, "Yeah, I'm getting in that." The pineapple brings people together in mysterious ways.

Review #4 of My Charleston Vacation 20-plus Review Series…read more The Pineapple Fountain is one of the most photographed spots in Charleston. It was the Pineapple Fountain that brought me to spend time Waterfront Park with my Dad and Brother. Dissimilar from several of the nearby attractions including the City Market and Rainbow Row; The Pineapple Fountain has a short history that dates to 1990, four months after Hurricane Hugo caused havoc in Charleston. Disparate from unwelcoming hurricanes, the pineapple is a Charleston symbol of warm welcome and wealth. From my perspective, on July 22, 2026 it served as a warm welcoming place to take photos of a photogenic pineapple fountain with the backdrop of the Copper River and a base of botanical flowers. For some people it served as a welcoming place to cool off in the water on a hot and humid Charleston afternoon. While I took pictures my Dad and Brother rested on a scenic bench under the shade of mature oak trees. This photogenic experience costed me nothing. There was zero need to worry about parking. The Free Charleston Shuttle 211 Route dropped us off close by. It was a relatively short walk from Vendue Range at Concord Street stop.

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.

I had absolutely no idea Rainbow Row was even a thing until my friend brought me here. Just walking…read morearound Charleston minding my own business, completely unaware that these colorful houses are apparently a big deal. The pastel colors are so pretty, and the whole street makes for some great pictures. I love that Charleston has these little pockets of history tucked into the city, even if I clearly need a tour guide to point out the obvious. It's definitely worth a stop if you're exploring Charleston, and now I can officially say I've seen Rainbow Row.

The iconic Rainbow Row is, ofc, a must-visit when in Charleston! This is truly such a beautiful…read morearea to stroll around and take photos. 10/10 would recommend!

My family and I have done the haunted jail tour multiple times. We have had a different tour guide…read moreevery time. Every guide had different stories and history facts about the jail which made the tour feel new all over again. Really cool experience each time!

We took the haunted tour and it was creepy. Sarah was our tour guide and she made it even creepier…read morewith her stories. She provided historical data and personal experiences and once we were on the tour with her it was easy to start wondering if we were alone. I don't think we were. I took pictures in every room but there was one room where my camera and my flashlight would not work. It's called the dark room. Not sure what that was all about.

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.

I bought a ticket for this museum as part of a combination ticket with the Charleston Museum. I…read moreactually walked from there, stopping along some spots. It's a long walk, but nice if the weather is fitting. This is worth a visit, especially if you're into American history. George Washington stayed here while visiting the area. Also, Thomas Heyward was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. While it's not a vast mansion, the house is nicely decorated and the garden in the back was a good touch. The audio tour was informative and allowed you to go at your own pace. The staff here were friendly and helpful. The house is also near a nice residential neighborhood and close to Rainbow Row and the water.

In 1791, the city of Charleston rented Heyward's home for President George Washington's weeklong…read morestay in the city. The association with America's first president has persisted ever since. Built in 1772, the Heyward-Washington House earned its moniker for two men who figured prominently in its history, Thomas Heyward Jr. and President George Washington. Heyward, a Revolutionary War officer and South Carolina delegate to the Continental Congress in 1776 is best known for contributing his signature to the Declaration of Independence. The architecture of the three-story red brick double reflects the Georgian style that spread widely through English colonies for its order and symmetry.

Decide to walk along The Battery, on a 75 degree day was a nice addition to the already heavy…read moreloaded tour to my out of towners. I guess it is about 1.5 miles long and the view to the Charleston Harbor is constantly changing Great place to walk on a calm day

The battery is a nice walkway around the Charleston harbor area. The entire walking path is about…read more2.5 miles of sidewalk. It takes you from a coast guard sector and ends close to rainbow row. It also wraps around white point garden. There are so many sights, it's very pleasant, and the whole thing is along the water. My husband went multiple times on our trip to get our morning jogs in. I highly recommend it as a sunset walk as well.

The walking tour, given by Joyce Weir, was a very lovely tour…read more Joyce was very knowledgeable about the history of Charleston and was a delight to have as our tour guide. She took the time to point out how to get the best shots of the various buildings and sights. My youngest daughter is thinking about becoming a photographer and Joyce took the time during and at the end of the tour to give her pointers and encouragement. I definitely recommend anyone looking to do a walking tour of Charleston to sign up with Joyce. You will not regret it. Joyce's walking tour was one of the best tours my family and I went on and we thoroughly enjoyed it.

We signed up for this tour as an intro to Charleston as we began our first morning in the city…read more Joyce was a wonderful guide and began the tour with some photo tips at the meeting spot. Though I have been an avid amateur photographer for a while, I quickly learned some new techniques thanks to Joyce. The walk we took traversed the heart of downtown Charleston, from Meeting Street to the Battery. The pacing was good, and the mix of city history and photography tips was great. The tour ran a few minutes over 2 hours, and none of our group was in a hurry to be done. If I returned to Charleston on another visit, I'd book one of the other tours Joyce gives as my new starting point. Highly recommended.

It was a fun adventure going over to Fort Sumter. Nice boat ride over to the Fort. Once you arrive…read moreand disembark, you are on your own for a self guided tour of the Fort. There are plenty of placards scattered throughout the Fort that describe various evevts that took place at specific location within the Fort. You got to go see the museum located within the Fort to educate yourself on the events that took place and the history behind the Fort. It's about a 2 hour adventure at a reasonable price. I would recommend this little adventure.

Rice was the crop that gave them wealth before anything else did - a special kind grown in the low…read morecountry! Charleston was the crown jewel of the south along the coast and one of the wealthiest cities in the world by the early 1800s. Forts were built to protect her and this was one of the several. It also was where the first shots of the war between the states was fired. You can listen to the partially correct/revised history by the "Moderna"Ranger Talk, or search the real history before going. The first is entertaining for sure - the latter more worthwhile. Great place to visit and learn about the history of the area and the nation.

The small museum and dungeon tour is worth the experience. It gives you a good overview of early…read moreCharleston's history while also covering the darker history of the dungeon. They also offered a multi-museum pass that included the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon, the Slave Mart Museum, and the Powder Magazine, which was well worth the price.

Neat little spot, good info and displays overall, but our tour guide was clearly not feeling her…read morebest, maybe healing form a cold so she probably should have been home and seemed a little tired like she had maybe done too many tours. Lots of info from her that was not exactly what we were looking for, could have been a little more interesting for the family, but we liked the dungeon and old building and museum. We really loved the Constitution signing and quiz about what side you would have been on etc. Not much in the gift shop. Cool area.