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White Point Garden

An outdoor spot in The Battery, Charleston, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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White Point Garden in The Battery, Charleston
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Why go

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

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Charleston, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. 3 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Rainbow Row and Husk. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Outdoors · Sight
Neighborhood
The Battery
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Rainbow Row

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

    Sight · 0.4 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Husk

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

    Food · 0.6 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Gibbes Museum of Art

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

    Sight · 0.6 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    The Rooftop at The Vendue

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

    Drinks · 0.6 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Charleston City Market

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

    Shopping · 0.8 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Fort Sumter National Monument

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

    Sight · 1.4 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

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

More outdoor spots in Charleston

Another curated outdoor spot in Charleston. 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 White Point Garden 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
2 Murray Blvd, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Coordinates
32.76994, -79.93036
Destination
Charleston, South Carolina

White Point Garden: quick answers

How much time do you need at White Point Garden?

Plan on about 45 minutes at White Point Garden. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit White Point Garden?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Walk the High Battery seawall from here to Rainbow Row.

Is White Point Garden free?

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

Where is White Point Garden?

White Point Garden is at 2 Murray Blvd, Charleston, SC 29401, USA, in The Battery. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include White Point Garden?

White Point Garden appears on Charleston & Savannah, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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