This map shows our trolley route (green) and our walking route (yellow highlighter).
The Charleston Visitor Center
The following description of our walking tour was provided by our friend Jan and really captures what we saw along the way, with a few slight modifications:
The intersection of Broad and Meeting, where we started the walking tour, is known as Four Corners of Law: city, state, federal and church each represented in corner buildings.
Sty Michael's Church, the oldest church in Charleston
We continued south on Meeting St and passed Nathaniel Russell House
All up and down the street are these mansions with elaborate gardens. 
Continuing south we passed the Williams Mansion which was the Calhoun Mansion but he’s now out of favor), and 2 Meeting Street Inn (wedding gift to first owner of Williams Mansion to his daughter).
At the end of Meeting St was White Point Garden. It is a waterside park with wartime monuments. It is full of massive oak trees not unlike what we saw yesterday with the Angel Oak. We noticed the signs allowing pets to be unleashed here! 
We walked to the west end of the park and saw a huge white building that used to be the Sumter Hotel. During WWII JFK stayed there with his girlfriend who was suspected of being a Nazi spy, so the FBI had them under surveillance. 
Across the street, back in the park, is a memorial to the 176 sailors who lost their lives in the USS Hobson on 26 Apr 1952 when it collided with another ship while in training maneuvers. Each name is listed on the memorial.
We walked along Ashley River and then cut back into the park and headed for East Battery Street.
We walked along Ashley River and then cut back into the park and headed for East Battery Street.
The banks of the Ashley River. Ft Sumter is located in the distance.
A 13 inch mortor, one of several here used by the federal troops to bombard Ft Sumter in 1863
We exited the park and noticed two war monuments. 
Walking up East Battery we were amazed at the gorgeous mansions, each with huge gardens and ornate stone and iron work. 
"To the Confederate Defenders of Charleston - Fort Sumter 1861-1865"
Major General William Moultrie
Robert W. Roper House
The Edmondson Alston House
The driveway entering the mansion area
Absolutely beautiful!
WE continued up East Battery and cross the street onto the "sea wall" as we approached the Historic Charleston Foundation building. 
We previously visited the only Spanish walled city in St. Augustine Florida. Charleston was the only
We previously visited the only Spanish walled city in St. Augustine Florida. Charleston was the only
English walled city.
We crossed the street and walked down Stoll’s Alley on the west side which runs from East Battery to Church. From this narrow passage we got a good look into the back and side yards and notice the incredible ironwork.
At the end of Stoll's Alley we headed north on Church to Tradd and then back to the east .
We turned north on Bay (Battery) and Rainbow Row was on our left. The places were fixed up and painted fun pastel colors, back in the 1930's. 
Soon we approached "The Tavern at Rainbow Row". Established in 1686, this is America's oldest liquor store.
in 1791.
We pivoted right onto Middle Atlantic Wharf and entered Waterfront Park. The squirrels were begging for treats all along the way.
We immediately noticed the famous Pineapple Fountain. It was busy with tourists but we managed to snag a couple pictures before moving on.
As we exited the park we noticed more ornate ironwork, such as the egret iron gate. 
By this time the humidity was building and we were ready for at least a cold drink, so we walked out onto the Fleet Landing, which is a restaurant and bar on the waterfront. 
The area is under construction but it is still open. What we did not know is we were about 20 minutes early as it did not open until 1100 hrs. We paused a bit and then decided to move on.
The area is under construction but it is still open. What we did not know is we were about 20 minutes early as it did not open until 1100 hrs. We paused a bit and then decided to move on.
Down the street was the massive US Customs Building where we turned back west down Market Street
Soon we found the historic Charleston City Market. The market is several blocks long and they sell about anything and everything you can imagine. 
We cruised through the market and still looking for a cold drink we made our way to a pub on the north side of the market called Henry's On The Market
After a welcome break, we continued west on Market and then turned south on Church and St Phillips Church came into view. 
We cruised through the market and still looking for a cold drink we made our way to a pub on the north side of the market called Henry's On The Market
This church is the oldest in the city, has the oldest ironwork in the city and two graveyards. The one on the church side was for Charlestonians; the other across the street are from those not from Charleston.
John C Calhoun is buried there.
The Power Magazine is the oldest government building in SC. Had we had more time I would have liked to take their tour,
Just past the powder Magazine we passed the historic graveyard at the Circular Congregational Church.
We headed back north on Meeting St and waited for the trolley back to the visitor center. From there we loaded up in the big ol' brown truck and drove back to the campground. Doreen logged just shy of 10,000 steps today which equates to about 4 miles.
On the way back, we stopped by an Amazon Locker location to retrieve a part I ordered for the RV. This was my first exposure to the Amazon Locker and it was really painless.
That's it for today. This afternoon we watched the Cubs beat the Padres, last game at San Diego before they head back home and host the St Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field. We grilled some brats for dinner and made preparations for a big day tomorrow. Our friend Jan offered to drive us around on a gold cart and explore the Sullivan Island to include Sullivan Lighthouse as well as Fort Moultrie. Liberty gets to go on this trip!
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