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Battery & White Point Gardens


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Located in the heart of Charleston’s historic district, this prominent landmark provides a spectacular view of Fort Sumter and Charleston Harbor, where the Ashley and Cooper rivers empty into the Atlantic Ocean. It was first used as a public garden in 1837. With the outbreak of the Civil War, it became a fortification for the city. Visitors today also find an impressive display of historic mortars and cannons from the Civil War used to shell as well as defend the city. At the corner of Murray and East Bay there is a Confederate monument.

In the early 1720s, the infamous "gentleman" pirate Stede Bonnet was hanged here with about 50 others like him. Townspeople filled the gallows area and jeered as the outlaw was brought to his rightful end. Bonnet was buried in the nearby marsh. His epitaph has been memorialized and stands today in the park.


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Planters Inn

Planters Inn is the only historic inn (circa 1844) on the famous city market. Spacious rooms and suites have high ceilings, 4-poster beds, marble baths & grand piazzas overlooking a lush Charleston garden. voted a top hotel by readers of Travel & Leisure and Conde'

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Thirty Six Meeting Street B&B

(c.1740) Pre-Revolutionary War home; Antique furnishings; Four-poster rice beds; Each suite has kitchenette,private baths,queen beds; Private walled garden; SC Bed and Breakfast Assn. member;

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Holiday Inn Historic District

Centrally located; ; Arrangements for tours, etc.; Decorated with beautiful reproductions of 18th century furnishings;

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Vendue Inn

Definitive European-style Hotel located downtown near the Battery and Waterfront Park; AAA 3-Diamond rating;

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Residence Inn

All suite hotel with a 24 hour message service; Laundry facilities, iron and ironing boards; Sport court with tennis, volleyball and basketball; Complimentary grocery shopping; fireplaces;

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