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    White Point Garden Charleston, SC_Yelp_Sanju-2
    Sanjay G.

    At the southern tip of the Charleston peninsula sits White Point Gardens and the Battery. It's where the Ashley and Cooper Rivers meet to form the Atlantic Ocean (according to locals), and is a must-see for visitors. It is a nearly 6-acre historic public park located at the tip of the Charleston Peninsula overlooking Charleston Harbor and Cooper River. The park entrances visitors with its beautiful water views, graceful live oak trees, and historic monuments. formerly known as Oyster Point - it is a lovely spot to sit on a bench and enjoy the view under the shade of live oak trees. Amazing history: Originally, the park was used as a fortification during the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, and several cannons from both eras remain on site as a reminder of the city's military past. it hasn't always been as pleasant as it is now. It's the first point on peninsular Charleston reached by ships heading up from the harbor entrance. As such, White Point Gardens served military purposes at various times in its history: a watch tower was built on the location in the late 1680s and locals added cannons and entrenchments in the early 1700s save time for a break beneath the old live oaks in nearby White Point Garden where several Civil War relics and memorials commemorate the city's role in the battle. Ocean views, gentle breezes, large shady oak trees, and oyster shell pathways are enough to make anyone want to pull up a blanket and have a picnic on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Today, White Point Garden attracts both locals and tourists to its historic monuments and markers, shaded benches, and gazebo, which hosts weddings and other events.

    Jo S.

    White Point Garden is a nice old, historic park near the water that borders the Battery. It has historical statues and monuments and cannons dating back from the Civil War times, old nice trees and a cute gazebo. The place must have suffered some damage because it was under renovation when we visited and couldn't fully check out all the areas and some views. When you visit a place, you 'd like to be able to see everything so I was a tad disappointed. Otherwise, cute shady place off the water with a nice neighborhood near by.

    Tina T.

    Nice public park near the water. Lots of pretty trees, a gazebo, statues, and old cannons. There was some construction going on in the area so no view of the water from the park unless you walk around. It looks like they are expanding and adding a walkway which will be cool once it's all opened up. The trees are beautiful, I'm sure it's even prettier in the spring. Great place to stroll around when you're looking for some peace and quiet.

    Nick P.

    Located at the bottom of Charleston, it's a beautiful park with amazing views. You can walk past historic homes. I wished they had more shops for eating and drinking, especially on a hot day when you want to have some ice cream or water. The pile of cannonballs are worth checking out.

    Michael B.

    This park is at the edge of historic Charleston. On the grounds are many huge trees, a pavilion, and a few nice gravel dirt trails. Parking will be tough. There is free parking along the edge of the waterfront, but in the neighborhood you'll need a permit to park. You can probably best enjoy the park by sitting and watching the water. Otherwise it's going to be a very very short visit.

    Heidi M.

    Beautiful park and space to relax and enjoy a little time to yourself. The park is very peaceful and a short walk to many historic homes in the area.

    Kate M.

    There was a ton of construction around entire park so had to climb over some stuff but still worth the trip. Beautiful statues !

    Frederick D.

    We loved hiking through Charleston to end up at this commercial free park on the tip of the town. It's nice to have a place / space zoned free of commerce. We enjoyed the breeze, this history of this fortified, defensible trading post. The sea wall has picturesque views of the sea. The garden has beautiful oak trees and in them local birds roosting, watch out!

    Lowanda J.

    Have you ever been to The Battery? Than you have been to White Pointe Gardens. It's such a relaxing and peaceful place to get away from it all. It's one of the most photographed spots in Charleston. Drive around and hopefully you'll find parking right along the streets. Then get out and walk around or sit for a spell and enjoy the views of the harbor and a cool breeze. There's always people walking, jogging, playing with their pets, or looking for a scenic spot to take pictures. I come down often to just clear my head. It's one of my go to spots for a little selfcare. Visitors and locals are plentiful and the vibe of the area just seems to relax everyone because everyone is always friendly.

    Kira U.

    White Point Garden turned out to be quite a beautiful place.  We came here recently to enjoy the grounds and soak up some history and had a very enjoyable visit. The view of the harbor from here is exceptional, and you can even see Fort Sumter in the distance.  This highlighted the general sense of history and Charleston's rich heritage for me; I definitely need to visit Fort Sumter soon :-) Despite the beauty of the site, the crowds were pretty minimal on the day we were there, so we spent a leisurely time strolling the grounds and enjoying the shade under the numerous heritage trees. Noticing a large number of birds during our visit, I checked on Google and discovered that Battery Park is a rookery for Black Crown Herons.  This is a definite plus for bird watchers; it also means that you need to watch where you sit to avoid the droppings ;-)

    Xia Y.

    Very well maintained and clean park. Lots of shade from the oak trees and a small gazebo. A great place to take the dogs (I believe there is a off-leash dog area), take photos, exercise, or just go for a stroll. The view here is beautiful.

    Kara M.

    White Point Garden is a great activity to incorporate with your visit to the Battery and Rainbow Row in this historic city, it's a short walk away. The park is open from dawn until 11 PM. Pets are welcome, but they must be leashed from 9-5. This is first and foremost a waterfront park, but there are a couple of things to see as you stroll through. We spotted military memorabilia, a gazebo and a couple of statues. I enjoyed seeing all of the beautiful homes surrounding this park too!

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    Kaela M.

    Such a cool place! I stopped here briefly when passing through Charleston. They have magnificent trees! It would be a great place to have a picnic. I like that you are close to the water, so you can take a stroll along the coastline or sit down on a bench and birdwatch. Definitely recommend!

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    White Point Garden has nice history structures and a great view of the water with nice outdoor seating! Enjoyed walking around the park.

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