Glimpses of Charleston

A local's eye view

Street/Park Scenes

Charleston takes on a magical quality as the sun starts its downward arc. Here the south side of Broad Street, between Church and Meeting Streets, glows in the late afternoon light.
One of the shortest streets in Charleston, complete with a 90 degree turn, Zig Zag Alley is tucked in near the High Battery. It's a beautiful little street, with one of the most often stolen street signs.
Church Street is one of the best streets to stroll along in Charleston. Not only are the houses beautiful, below Water Street it is paved with beautiful brick.
Price's Alley is one of the very cool Charleston alleys. On the other side of the brick wall is the spectacular Nathaniel Russell House, which is open to the public.
The Pineapple Fountain, in Waterfront Park, is one of the most beloved sites in Charleston. Symbolizing "welcome," it is not only pretty cool looking, it can cool off your feet after a long day of exploring Charleston.
Charleston is full of beautiful fountains. The Pineapple Fountain in Waterfront Park is a welcoming (which the pineapple symbolizes) favorite. On hot summer days, it's a great spot in which to cool your feet.
The sun setting through the Live Oak trees at White Point Garden. The cannons there are favorite items for kids of all ages to climb on.
The oysters of the Lowcountry are one of the great treats to eat in the Charleston area. And one of the more fun ways to do it is at an oyster roast. This one was held at Lowndes Grove -- a spectacular site on the Ashley River.
Early morning along Broad Street in downtown Charleston. The sun is lighting up the steeple of St. Michael's Church.
Merry Christmas to all from Glimpses of Charleston!
Downtown Charleston traffic can be really rough sometimes.
Marion Square is awash with lights during the holiday season. With a backdrop of buildings like the Citadel Square Baptist Church, it is even more spectacular.
The Charleston Christmas "Tree" on Marion Square is created each year out of lights. The cool thing is that you can go inside it and experience it from this unusual perspective.
Happy Thanksgiving from Glimpses of Charleston... a beautiful time of the year to be here.
Charleston is full of some very cool corner grocery stores. The Queen Street Grocery is one of the best, with made to order crepes all day.
A beautiful display of over 100 flags to honor the nation's veterans along Lockwood Boulevard in Charleston, SC.
The amazing Hunter's Moon rising over Charleston, as seen along Broad Street.
The sun starting to light up Broad Street, following the visit by Hurricane Matthew. A quiet before all the clean-up continues and the city works to get back to normal
One of the most recognizable sidewalks in Charleston is in front of the John Rutledge House Inn on Broad Street. It also has one of the best examples of cast ironwork in the city.
The fountains in Waterfront Park in Charleston, SC are a great place to cool off on the hot summer days and nights. This one is a magical and fun place to get a little wet.
A balmy evening in Charleston at the corner of Broad and Church Streets.
A fantastic view in Charleston of the Citadel Square Baptist Church, the Mother Emanuel AME Church, the Ravenel (Cooper River) Bridge and The Dewberry hotel (in the former L. Mendel Rivers Federal Building).
This beautiful view is the top of St. Philip's Church in the French Quarter of Charleston. St Philip's houses the oldest congregation in South Carolina.
A spectacular view of the steeple of St. Philip's Church in Charleston, SC... and the city's lower peninsula and harbor.
An unusual view of the Charleston, SC skyline, including St. Philip's Church, and old fire tower and THE bridge.
A beautiful view of St. Philip's Church from the cobblestoned Lodge Alley in Charleston, SC.
Spring in Charleston, SC is glorious. Here some fresh blossoms accent the architectural beauty of City Hall and St. Michael's Church
Charleston, SC is glorious as spring starts to arrive. You can find this All-American scene on Limehouse Street.
The Charleston, SC skyline is a low one, punctuated by church steeples -- which is the source of its nickname as "The Holy City."
The Charleston City Market is the most visited tourism site in Charleston.
Broad Street in Charleston, SC is picturesque under any circumstance. This particular night it was really looking good.
King Street in Charleston, SC on a holiday evening.
All of Charleston, SC is festive during the holiday season... King Street is particularly beautiful and elegant.
A wreath is beautifully framed by one of the "ports" in Charleston City Hall.
A beautiful Charleston, SC scene... in an increasingly bike friendly city.
One of the indicators that it is holiday time in Charleston, SC is when this beautiful colonial era house puts on its Santa hat.
One of the grand houses on the front Battery in Charleston, SC. Not your average abode.
St. Michael's Alley in Charleston, SC is full of beautiful colonial era buildings and dramatic Italian Cypress trees.
A bench in the middle of Rainbow Row in Charleston, SC is a lovely spot to sit on a beautiful fall day.