Must See Sights and Landmarks in Isle of Palms Area

"The Historic Charleston City Market is the cultural hub of Downtown Charleston and has been in operation since 1807. The market hall itself is a national landmark which houses over twenty retail outlets and eateries plus many artisan studios producing traditional sweetgrass basketry and artwork. The Charleston City Market is open seven days a week and holds extra night markets on Fridays and Saturdays."

"Historic Charleston Foundation fulfills its educational mission through the interpretation of its collections and two house museums, the Nathaniel Russell House (c. 1808) and the Aiken-Rhett House (c. 1820). These historic properties serve as the ideal exhibition space for the Foundation?. s outstanding collection of fine and decorative art."

"Built in 1808, the grand Federal style townhouse of Charleston merchant Nathaniel Russell is a National Historic Landmark. Set amid spacious gardens, the house boasts graceful interiors, a notable collection of decorative and fine arts, and a magnificent free-flying staircase."

"One of the nation's finest examples of Federal-style architecture, the Nathaniel Russell House was built in 1808 and is restored to a…"

"The Aiken-Rhett House Museum is a historic home of an influential 1800s family which includes a back lot where slaves once lived."

"Rainbow Row is a line of colorful historic homes located on E Bay Street. While this is currently one of the most photographed places in Charleston, these houses were left in deteriorating conditions after the Civil War. We have a couple of Charlestonian women to thank for the preservation of the now pastel-colored homes."

"If you've ever seen pictures of Charleston, you may have already seen parts of Rainbow Row. It's one of the most famous parts of Charleston and a popular tourist site. Here there are thirteen historic, colorful houses in a row that share party walls with each other."

"Rainbow Row, near the Battery, is a delightful cluster of 14 historic, pastel-colored homes. This is the main Instagram photo when you’re in Charleston. My personal favorite home is Number 87."

"The oldest surviving church in the Carolinas, founded and built in 1706; a number of historic tombs are located in the church yard. Four services on Sundays."

"Hunley sank the USS Housatonic off the coast of Charleston and made history as the first submarine ever to sink an enemy ship. The Hunley then vanished along with its crew of eight and was lost for over a century. Visit The Friends of the Hunley museum to learn more about the discovery and history of the Hunley."

"H. L. Hunley, often referred to as Hunley, was a submarine of the Confederate States of America that played a small part in the American Civil War. Hunley demonstrated the advantages and the dangers of undersea warfare."

"Bridge, also known as the as the Ravenel Bridge and the Cooper River Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge over the Cooper River in South Carolina, USA, connecting downtown Charleston to Mount Pleasant. The bridge has a main span of 1,546 feet (471 m), the third longest among cable-stayed bridges in the Western Hemisphere. It was built using the design-build method and was designed by Parsons Brinckerhoff."

"Bridge is Charleston’s modern landmark and a superb place from where to view the downtown district and Charleston harbor. The two and a half mile long cable-stay bridge spans the Cooper River and carries eight lanes of traffic plus a pedestrian walkway and cycle path. Walk out to the middle of the bridge or hire a bicycle and cycle across."

"Whether you drive on it or take the walking path, this 2.5-mile-long bridge offers a beautiful view of the water and the city. Watch the ships pass under and catch the sunset. There’s also a children’s park with a large free parking area, conveniently shaded by the bridge and located right by the pier."

"Established in 1983, this gallery was named after Mr. William Halsey, an established artist whose works were exhibited at prestigious museums such as Museum of Modern Art, and Art Institute of Chicago. He became a studio art instructor at the College of Charleston and worked there for 20 years. When he retired, an art gallery was named after him to honor his excellence and contribution to the art scene in Charleston."

"Founded in 1770, the first municipal college in America was built in 1724. Present main building designed by eminent Philadelphia architect William Strickland, built 1828."

"Piers & Boardwalks71 Harry Hallman Boulevard Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464MoreLess Info. Mount Pleasant Pier is a 1250-foot pier that stretches into Charleston Harbor. One end of the pier has an 8,100-square-foot covered pavilion for hosting dances with additional pier features including fishing, gifts and souvenirs, swings, picnic tables and rocking chairs."

"The Mount Pleasant Pier extends 1,250 feet under the Ravenal Bridge from the Mount Pleasant side of the Cooper River. You can get a variety of great views from the Pier, like this beautiful image from photographer JLF Photographs."

"This small Society Street chocolate and pastry shop is truly authentic: the owner and artist, Christophe Paumer, was raised and trained in France as a third generation chocolatier and patissier. Visit Christophe Artisan Chocolatier-Patissier for hand-painted chocolate truffles, chocolate bars, favored chocolate pieces, pastry and even luxurious chocolate milkshakes as you stroll along King Street, or after a meal nearby. The dessert and sweet treat offerings change daily, and the display cases full of chocolates will make the shop feel almost like an art gallery."

"If you’re in the mood to make a good life decision, get a canelé. A specialty of the Bordeaux region of France, a canelé is a small rum cake with a dark, caramelized exterior and a soft custard center. Canelés are not overly sweet, and addictively good."

"As its name implies, Christophe Artisan Chocolatier would rather be known for its Charleston chocolates. But their French-pressed coffee and pastries are pretty amazing as well. Plus, their seating areas are cute both upstairs and in the outdoor area behind the building on Society Street, just off of lower King Street."

"This cozy shop sells their chocolates downstairs and has a small seating area upstairs. You’ll find chocolate bars and other handmade chocolates including truffles and hand-painted chocolates. Make sure to order some of their drinking chocolate as well!"

"Wescott Park, the Lowcountry’s premier baseball and softball facility, featuring a Ripken Training Facility. Wescott Park was meticulously designed and built state of the art for the best experience for players and spectators. Apart from being a sports complex, Wescott Park features passive areas for visitors to enjoy, green spaces and walking trails through the park’s wetlands."

"Wragg Square, one of Charleston’s smallest downtown parks, has been open to the public since 1801, when the space was gifted to the people of Charleston by the Wragg family. The small, fenced park, located in front of the Second Presbyterian Church, is one of Charleston’s quieter public spaces, a contrast to the much busier Marion Square only a few yards away. Two blocks north-west is block-and-a-bit-long Wragg Mall, part of the same benefaction to the city, offering a shaded walkway and a place to sit."