A local's eye view
The Pineapple Fountain in Waterfront Park stands as a symbol of welcome in Charleston (did you know that the Pineapple represents hospitality or welcome?). With a fantastic view of Charleston Harbor, Fort Sumter and Patriot’s Point across the way, it’s a wonderful spot to visit year-round. In the warmer months, the fountain also a great spot to cool your feet.
These curving balusters form the corner of South Battery and East Battery. It’s a spectacular location, as the house will give you amazing views of White Point Garden, the High Battery and Charleston Harbor. Recently, this view of the exterior of this house was used for at time in the short-lived CBS TV series, Reckless, as the home of a powerful law firm. While never a real life law firm, it was originally a single family house that has now been divided into condos.
Take a walk along the Ashley River on any given evening and you will spy any number of sorts of boats heading for home as the sun sets. This beautiful spot lets you take in the beauty of the setting sun and the wonderful homes that front the Low Battery. If you are on one of those boats, it’s a pretty nice view too!
The official Charleston Christmas tree, found in the center of Marion Square for most of December, is actually not a tree at all. Lights are strung from a high pole to creating a hollow tree shape. It’s become almost obligatory to go inside the “tree” and spin around — a delightful experience!