I like that Charleston has little walks and alleys like this throughout the city and they are hidden and off the path.The Gateway Walk was an interesting way to spend a little time wandering Charleston mostly off the city streets. Clean and quiet. See 3 photos from visitors to Garden Walk.
The stones are so interesting to look at and study.
The walk sounded great and we were right where most guides started. The current gates are only open M-F 9:30-5 but consistently closed between a few of the churches: especially near St Phillips. Our Tours are 6o minutes long chock-full of old stories and legends of paranormal experiences.
Please choose a different date.Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the date(s) you selected. Gateway Walk Downtown Charleston, SC - historic cemetaries and gardens. If this is the case on your visit, you can also access the graveyard off of Church Street. Features and Facilities. The Charleston Trust (Bloomsbury in Sussex) is a non profit making company limited by guarantee. Registered in England and Wales, company number 5212725. I like that the path is quiet and has plenty of trees and shade to stay cool on hot day. It opened in 1930 to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the founding of Charleston.
It's one of those places that you find by accident and hope that you can find again someday when you're on a similar walk.Gorgeous!
Founder of Walk & Talk Charleston, Tyler Page Wright, graduated from the University of Virginia with a BA in History and a secondary focus in Art History. No part of this website including photographs may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retreival system without permission in writing from the author. We had however visited the graveyard the day before when visiting St. Phillips Church, so we were't too disappointed.
CHARLESTON GARDENS Charleston gardens have been internationally-renowned since the 1700's, when the world discovered a thriving paradise in the area's rich soil, plentiful creeks and rivers, and sunny, sub-tropical climate. It takes you away from the sidewalk viewpoint and into the secret places in the middle of four city blocks. They see movement in the shadows and lights move. Perfectly shaded for a nice summer stroll.
We saw numerous dolphins and beautiful spoonbill birds.
The walk itself is small, but the history that this place contains is huge. We are an association of fine art galleries in the Charleston, South Carolina, region that supports the recognition of Charleston’s status as a world Art Destination. Mepkin Abbey Would you believe that the Charleston area is home to a Trappist monastery? The Gateway Walk was The Garden Club of Charleston’s first civic project and was the dream of Mrs. C. P. McGowan, president from 1928 to 1930, after visiting a peaceful garden in Paris.The walk begins at the gates of St. John’s Lutheran Church on Archdale Street, crosses King Street and Meeting Street, and concludes at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church. Box 20652 Charleston, SC 29402 GATEWAY WALK A WALKING TOUR THROUGH THE HEART OF THE HISTORIC DISTRICT Gateway, St. John's Church Start on Archdale Street St. John's Lutheran Church
It felt like the majority of the walk was through church cemeteries, which were interesting to see, with a few "garden" spots mixed in. This is a nice place to de-stress during a busy day as you can clear your head and regroup quickly during the walk. No, but may be available in some buildings along the way Hours of Operation. Some sections may be closed at different times during the week. Charleston is a garden growing between two rivers: stately mansions painted pastel hues: quaint old cobbled streets; bountiful blossoms and shadowy green foliage; a halo of wistful clouds developed by mist from the sea and surrounding rivers; embraced with warm, bright sunlight drawing it all together to form a backdrop framed
The walk is well maintained and The walk connects the area between Archdale Street and Philadelphia Alley.