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Rainbow Row

A sight in French Quarter, Charleston, free to visit and worth about 20 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Rainbow Row in French Quarter, Charleston
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Why go

Thirteen pastel Georgian houses on East Bay Street, the city's classic photo.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Charleston, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 outdoor spots and 2 sights. 5 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with The Rooftop at The Vendue and Husk. At about 20 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
French Quarter
Price
Free
Time needed
20 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Charleston, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    The Rooftop at The Vendue

    Rooftop bar over the waterfront with views of the harbor and steeples.

    Drinks · 0.2 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Husk

    Lowcountry ingredients in a Victorian house, known for skillet cornbread.

    Food · 0.3 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Gibbes Museum of Art

    Compact museum of Southern art from colonial portraits to contemporary work.

    Sight · 0.3 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    White Point Garden

    Oak-shaded park at the Battery with harbor views and antebellum mansions behind.

    Outdoors · 0.4 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Charleston City Market

    Four-block historic market with sweetgrass basket weavers and local crafts.

    Shopping · 0.4 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Fort Sumter National Monument

    Ferry to the island fort where the Civil War's first shots were fired.

    Sight · 1.1 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Rainbow Row is a stop on our Charleston & Savannah route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Charleston

Rainbow Row is our only sight pick in Charleston; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Charleston guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Charleston run from 57°F in January to 90°F in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Rainbow Row itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Charleston from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Charleston weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
79-107 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Coordinates
32.77535, -79.92734
Destination
Charleston, South Carolina

Rainbow Row: quick answers

How much time do you need at Rainbow Row?

Plan on about 20 minutes at Rainbow Row. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Rainbow Row?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Shoot in soft morning light, then walk south toward the Battery.

Is Rainbow Row free?

Yes, we list Rainbow Row as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Rainbow Row?

Rainbow Row is at 79-107 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA, in French Quarter. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Rainbow Row?

Rainbow Row appears on Charleston & Savannah, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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