The Gateway Walk in Charleston was created in 1930 and links several historic walkways and cemeteries in downtown Charleston. Designed by the famed landscape architect Loutrel Briggs, it was established to help celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Garden Club of Charleston. To this day it is maintained by the Garden Club.

This section, from King Street to the Unitarian Church graveyard and Archdale Street, is my favorite “cut-through” in the city.

A brief look at the sunset along the Ashley River… and a small flock of ibis heading home for the evening.

Lower King Street is the truly residential part of King Street. Featuring the Miles Brewton House, this video gives you a quick 360 degree view from the intersection of King and Ladson Streets.

 

One of my favorite “cut-throughs” in Charleston is Stoll’s Alley — which runs between East Bay and Church Street. Have you taken this stroll?

Legare Street in Charleston is home to some of the most spectacular houses in the city. This is a brief walk along just a few of them.

Have you taken this stroll?

This video captures the breadth of Charleston Harbor and the beauty of Waterfront Park. With St. Philip’s steeple in the background, followed by the the Ravenel (Cooper River) Bridge, the USS Yorktown, Fort Sumter and then back to the Park, Charleston is gleaming on a cold crisp day.

The heart of Charleston is Marion Square. The Old Citadel (now an Embassy Suites hotel) anchors one side, two of the tallest church steeples oppose each other on the Meeting and King Street sides, and John C. Calhoun — high above it all (with his back to the people in the square), anchors the fourth side. It’s home to Charleston’s amazing Farmers Market and is “the beach” to many of the students at the College of Charleston (in warmer weather).

The Low Battery is the area that runs from the Coast Guard Station at one end of Murray Boulevard to the other at White Point Garden. Fronting the Ashley River along its entire length, it’s a great spot to watch the sun set.

The High Battery is one of the most popular places in Charleston to take a stroll. With broad panoramic views of the harbor, backed by some of the most spectacular homes in town, it’s a popular destination with both locals and tourists.