www.palmettojournal.com

One of the best ways to see the Charlestown, South Carolina, peninsula area is on foot. Visitors will want to park at Charleston’s Waterfront Park, where they can use telescopes to observe Patriot’s Point, and also see many large Navy and cruise ships waiting to embark on their journeys. Visitors can enjoy splashing in the two large water fountains that are in the 12 acre park. Others sit on the bench swings, large enough to hold four people, while enjoying the breeze off the harbor.
Continuing on a walking tour of Charlestown, venture east from the park and arrive at the Battery. Visitors will be enchanted by the large antebellum homes, and the cobbled streets. Battery has been a public park since 1837, and was an important location during the American Revolution and the War of 1812, and visitors can see pieces of artillery used during the Civil War. Many visitors find they get lost in another world, watching the large sailing ships that frequent the harbor.
After enjoying the Battery stroll on to White Point Gardens. Originally named for the white oyster shells that covered the ground, it is now home to several monuments.
The best way to see Charlestown’s peninsula area is on foot. Play at Waterfront Park, before hiking on the cobblestone streets, past the antebellum homes to Battery and watch the large ships. Then visit White Point Gardens.