Top Rated Parks to Visit in Kiawah Island

We've collected top 10 mentioned parks in Kiawah Island from other articles such as Jasmine Alley, Photography & Travel, The Dewberry Charleston.

Top Rated Parks to Visit in Kiawah Island

Ravenel Waterfront Park
Ravenel Waterfront Park
4.7 (7029 ratings)4.5 (5116 ratings)
Well-known park with water views plus a large lawn, walkways & 2 fountains.
Vendue Range, Concord St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
ParkNature & ParksPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Go South! Charleston
Parks And Squares In Charleston, SC
"Riley Waterfront Park, located on the east of the Charleston peninsula a little beyond the end of Broad Street, is a more recent addition to the city’s downtown park space. Originally known simply as Waterfront Park, it was later renamed in honor of former Mayor of Charleston Joseph P Riley, Jr. It is most notable as the site of Charleston’s Pineapple Fountain (the pineapple is the symbol of hospitality) but is also an ideal spot for a picnic or a rest while sightseeing, providing a shaded place to sit alongside the river."
Hampton Park
Hampton Park
4.8 (1062 ratings)4.5 (34 ratings)
Featuring extensive floral displays, this park also offers a baseball diamond, playground & trail.
30 Mary Murray Dr, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by Luxury Simplified Retreats
Top 10 BEST Instagram Spots in Charleston, SC
"Located in Charleston’s popular Hampton Park Terrace neighborhood, you’ll be wowed by the Spanish moss covering the trees in this historic park. Ideal for grabbing that perfect picnic photo under the wisteria, you’ll have a difficult time choosing the best spot – there are just so many!. 30 Mary Murray Drive, Charleston, SC 29403"
Mentioned by Jasmine Alley
The 15 Best Charleston Nature Spots to Visit in 2021
"So if you’re looking for a Charleston nature spot, there’s no better place!. Hampton Park has the best and biggest flower displays of any of Charleston’s many parks. Many of the flowers are seasonal, but there is also a historic rose collection."
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
4.7 (332 ratings)4.5 (540 ratings)
Tours & interactive exhibits at the birthplace of the Carolina colony, first settled in 1670.
1500 Old Towne Rd, Charleston, SC 29407, USA
State parkSights & LandmarksHistorical place museumParkHistoric Sites
Mentioned by 10Best
Historic Sites of the Holy City Just Around the Nearest Street Corner
"Set on the very same land where the Carolinas' first permanent British settlers made their homes in the year 1670, this extensive 664-acre park offers not only beautiful natural surroundings but a living history lesson for the whole family. A natural habitat zoo featuring area wildlife that these early colonial settlers would have encountered, along with a replica sailing ship, an experimental garden, and an authentic replica common house can all be found and explored on this historic site. Along with these, you'll find picnic areas, hiking and biking trails, and beautiful regional plant life, including azaleas, camellias, and sprawling live oaks."
Mentioned by Rhyme & Reason
Best Parks in Charleston SCLifestyle Blog
"Charles Towne Landing is a rare piece of Charleston history. Located about 15-20 minutes from downtown Charleston, it preserves the original site of the first permanent English settlement in the Carolina Colony in 1670. It sits on the Ashley River and is an absolutely beautiful piece of marshy land with a visitor center, walking and running trails, beautiful gardens and nature (oak trees, magnolia trees, camellia trees, etc.), and historical markers for settlements as well as the horrible realities of South Carolina’s past like slave quarters."
Mentioned by Travel + Leisure
Best Parks in Charleston
"You’ll get a dose of history and nature on a visit to this over-600-acre park on the site of the original Charleston settlement, where English explorers landed in 1670. These days, you can walk onboard a 17th-century replica ship, wander the gardens, or check out the Animal Forest of native bears, alligators, and wading birds."
White Point Garden
White Point Garden
4.7 (1972 ratings)4.5 (2211 ratings)
This public garden beside the water offers paved paths, military statues, canons & picnic areas.
2 Murray Blvd, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
ParkNature & ParksGardens
Mentioned by 10Best
Charleston's Best Attractions and Activities for Visitors and Locals Alike
"Battery Park is the quintessential image of Charleston for most Holy City locals. Walking along East Bay Street, with the famous Battery mansions to one side, the Charleston harbor to the other, you'll be able to spot Ft. Sumter in the distance, and imagine the first shots of the Civil War that took place here in 1861."
Mentioned by Rhyme & Reason
Best Parks in Charleston SCLifestyle Blog
"White Point Garden is the Charleston park we spend the most time in because we head here so frequently on walks with and without our dogs. It is a little park at the very bottom of the Charleston peninsula that is filled with beautiful live oak trees. It is a marvelous place to stroll, read a book, or enjoy a picnic!"
Mentioned by Local Adventurer » Travel Adventures in Las Vegas + World Wide
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"You can marvel at several Civil War canons and monuments throughout the park. Look for the Pirate Monument, my favorite structure in White Point Garden (and a local favorite too). It tells a really interesting story about the Confederate Pirates."
Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park
Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park
4.8 (2453 ratings)4.5 (638 ratings)
A nautical-themed playground, 1,250-ft pier with bench swings, cafe/gift shop & scenic harbor views.
99 Harry M. Hallman Jr Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA
City parkNature & ParksPark
Mentioned by Trip101
Best Things To Do In And Around Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
"The Memorial Waterfront Park is a beauty to look at during the sunset. There is a small pier that is dedicated to those who love fishing. If you want to buy some souvenirs, you will notice that there is a small gift shop right near the entrance."
Hazel Parker Playground
Hazel Parker Playground
4.4 (79 ratings)
70 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
PlaygroundAthletic fieldPark
Mentioned by Charleston Moms
Guide to the Best Local Playgrounds
"What makes it great: This park, in the heart of the peninsula, included tennis courts, restrooms, drinking fountains, picnic tables, and more!"
Pickett Park
Pickett Park
4.8 (93 ratings)
Park offering a jogging & biking trail with harbor & sunset views, plus fishing areas & boat launch.
998 Pitt St, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA
Park
Collins Park
Collins Park
4.4 (89 ratings)
Neighborhood park known for baseball facilities, plus tennis courts, play area & community center.
4155 Fellowship Rd, North Charleston, SC 29418, USA
Park
Mentioned by northcharleston.org
Parks – City of North Charleston, SC
"Collins Park is tucked away behind a residential community, but features a playground area, community center, tennis courts and large baseball fields for advanced play. Collins Park has hosted the Dixie Majors World Series several times."
James Island County Park
James Island County Park
4.8 (2483 ratings)4.5 (210 ratings)
This serene park with tidal creeks & trails is a popular spot for biking, crabbing & camping.
871 Riverland Dr, Charleston, SC 29412, USA
ParkNature & Parks
Edisto Beach State Park
Edisto Beach State Park
4.7 (1896 ratings)4.5 (412 ratings)
Serene park with beach access offers trails for hiking & biking plus campsites & furnished cabins.
8377 State Cabin Rd, Edisto Island, SC 29438, USA
State parkOutdoor ActivitiesParkBeaches
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
Sights in Charleston
"This 1,255-acre park includes a 1½-mile-long beachfront with some of the area's best shelling, marshland, and tidal rivers, and a lush…"

Best Cake Places in Kiawah Island

flower girl cakes
flower girl cakes
4.8 (159 ratings)
708 S. Shelmore Blvd Suite 102 PLZ READ COVID UPDATE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA
BakeryCake shopGift basket storeWedding bakeryWedding plannerWedding service
Sugar Bakeshop
Sugar Bakeshop
4.5 (132 ratings)
This snug, playful bakery whips up a selection of desserts from unique cupcakes to fruit tarts.
59 1/2 Cannon St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
BakeryCake shop
Mentioned by Kellys Thoughts On Things
The Sweet Spot: Best Desserts in Charleston
"Located in historic downtown Charleston, this charming bakeshop makes all kinds of delicious sweet treats, from cookies, tarts and cupcakes. Their cupcakes are incredibly moist and scrumptious and may ruin you for any other cupcake you try after Sugar Bakeshop. Get the Lemon Curd or Red Velvet cupcake for a sumptuous dessert you won’t soon forget."
Mentioned by Travel + Leisure
Best Bakeries in Charleston
"With big oak trees out front and cool pastel walls inside, bakeries don’t get much sweeter than Sugar. Former New York architects Bill Bowick and David Bouffard keep fans coming back to Cannon Street with daily displays of old-fashioned cakes, pies, tarts, and cupcakes topped with candied lemon slices and sugared berries."
Mentioned by Luxury Simplified Retreats
Top 10 BEST Instagram Spots in Charleston, SC
"Located steps away from King Street you’ll discover the sweetest bakery in Charleston. Sugar Bakeshop sells fresh baked cupcakes, sugar cookies, and more. Make sure to grab a few of their lemon blueberry cupcakes for your photo!"
Baskin-Robbins
Baskin-Robbins
4.3 (241 ratings)
Colorful ice cream parlor chain known for its many flavors plus sorbet & yogurt.
280 W Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA
Ice cream shopCake shopDessert shop

Historic Sites in Kiawah Island

Drayton Hall
Drayton Hall
4.5 (396 ratings)4.5 (1799 ratings)
Storied, well-preserved antebellum plantation with tranquil grounds & an African-American cemetery.
3380 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414, USA
MuseumSights & LandmarksHistorical landmarkArchitectural BuildingsHistoric SitesPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by RTF | Rethinking The Future
15 Places every Architect Must Visit in Charleston - Rethinking The Future
"About: Drayton Hall is an 18th-century plantation located on the Ashley River about 15 miles (24 km) northwest of Charleston, South Carolina, and directly across the Ashley River from North Charleston, west of the Ashley in the Low country, sometimes called (Low Country.) An outstanding example of Palladian architecture in North America and the only plantation house on the Ashley River to survive intact through both the Revolutionary and Civil wars, it is a National Historic Landmark. An architect by profession, writer by passion, Aishwarya Hoonur has a vivid curiosity to observe common man’s situations, Penning these experiences down is her obsession. A girl next door who believes that, ‘in the world of crude construction, architecture is a musical reverberation.’"
Mentioned by Busy Tourist
30 Best & Fun Things To Do In Charleston (South Carolina)
"Situated in Charleston’s “Low Country,” Drayton Hall endured through wars to become one of the most monumental pieces of Charleston history. There’s also the Palladian design of the house, a style that still holds up as a piece of architectural beauty. Constructed in the first half of the 18th century, Drayton Hall counts itself as the lone survivor of plantation homes that made it through the American Revolution as well as the American Civil War."
Mentioned by amazingdaytrips.com
Amazing Museums in Charleston, South Carolina
"Drayton Hall is an 18th-century plantation located on the Ashley River about 15 miles northwest of Charleston, South Carolina, and directly across the Ashley River from North Charleston, in the "Lowcountry."
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
4.7 (332 ratings)4.5 (540 ratings)
Tours & interactive exhibits at the birthplace of the Carolina colony, first settled in 1670.
1500 Old Towne Rd, Charleston, SC 29407, USA
State parkSights & LandmarksHistorical place museumParkHistoric Sites
Mentioned by 10Best
Historic Sites of the Holy City Just Around the Nearest Street Corner
"Set on the very same land where the Carolinas' first permanent British settlers made their homes in the year 1670, this extensive 664-acre park offers not only beautiful natural surroundings but a living history lesson for the whole family. A natural habitat zoo featuring area wildlife that these early colonial settlers would have encountered, along with a replica sailing ship, an experimental garden, and an authentic replica common house can all be found and explored on this historic site. Along with these, you'll find picnic areas, hiking and biking trails, and beautiful regional plant life, including azaleas, camellias, and sprawling live oaks."
Mentioned by Rhyme & Reason
Best Parks in Charleston SCLifestyle Blog
"Charles Towne Landing is a rare piece of Charleston history. Located about 15-20 minutes from downtown Charleston, it preserves the original site of the first permanent English settlement in the Carolina Colony in 1670. It sits on the Ashley River and is an absolutely beautiful piece of marshy land with a visitor center, walking and running trails, beautiful gardens and nature (oak trees, magnolia trees, camellia trees, etc.), and historical markers for settlements as well as the horrible realities of South Carolina’s past like slave quarters."
Mentioned by Travel + Leisure
Best Parks in Charleston
"You’ll get a dose of history and nature on a visit to this over-600-acre park on the site of the original Charleston settlement, where English explorers landed in 1670. These days, you can walk onboard a 17th-century replica ship, wander the gardens, or check out the Animal Forest of native bears, alligators, and wading birds."
KKBE
KKBE
4.7 (86 ratings)4.5 (574 ratings)
90 Hasell St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Reform synagogueMuseumsGift shopHistorical landmarkReligious organizationSynagogueSacred & Religious SitesHistoric SitesHistory Museums

Best Asian Food Restaurants in Kiawah Island

Sushi Taro Japanese Restaurant
Sushi Taro Japanese Restaurant
4.6 (328 ratings)
Japanese eatery serving creative rolls, hibachi & bento box entrees in a stylish space with a patio.
1171 Basketweave Dr, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466, USA
RestaurantAsian fusion restaurantAsian restaurantDinerJapanese restaurantLunch restaurantSushi restaurant
Tasty Thai & Sushi of Mount Pleasant
Tasty Thai & Sushi of Mount Pleasant
4.4 (171 ratings)
320 W Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA
Thai restaurantAsian fusion restaurantAsian restaurantCatererTakeout RestaurantSushi restaurant
Ichiban Steak House & Asian Fusion
Ichiban Steak House & Asian Fusion
4.4 (1012 ratings)
Grilled hibachi fare, sushi & Pan-Asian plates served in an upscale lounge setting with bar.
1716 Old Towne Rd, Charleston, SC 29407, USA
Asian fusion restaurantAsian restaurantChinese restaurantJapanese restaurantJapanese steakhouseSushi restaurantTeppanyaki restaurant

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