Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in Isle of Palms

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"Many great plantations are available for visiting in Charleston. Middleton Place should be near the top of your list if you want to see multiple ones. This is a gorgeous complex that showcases the unquestionable southern beauty of the city."

"Established in the 1730s, Middleton Place was at the center of the Middleton family’s empire of rice plantations, which consisted of…"

"Magnolia Plantation is one of the most interesting plantations near Charleston, and one of the oldest in the entire South!. While it has a somber history and pays homage to the people who were enslaved there through tours and attractions, you will be blown away at its natural beauty. There are striking gardens covering the 464-acre Magnolia Plantation."

"If you love flowers, vast spaces, trees, nature, and peace, the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is the perfect place for you. The Drayton Family owned and lived on this property for centuries and is still owned by the family and now run by a board of governors. Thomas and Anne Drayton first built the first house on the property in 1676."

"Another renowned Southern plantation, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens sets the scene for those interested in regional ecology as well as local history."

"This impressively massive live oak is believed to be more than 1500 years old, having survived many hurricanes earthquakes. The incredible heights stretch up 65 feet, with a trunk 25 feet in circumference, and twisting, crooked limbs that extend out over 160 feet, and provides shade over more than 17,000 square feet earth. Named for the family who once owned this John's Island property, the Angel Oak now occupies a public park tended by the City of Charleston."

"This Southern live oak located on Johns Island is estimated to be over 500 years old. There is no fee to visit and take photos, however tripods are not allowed. The hours are from 9-5 and you will want to go early for softer morning light and less crowds."

"Angel Oak is a live oak tree believed to be over 400 years old. It’s worth the drive to Johns Island. It stands at an impressive 66.5 ft tall and measures 28 ft in circumference."

"Ideal for running, biking, camping, hiking, and just enjoying nature. It is ideal for families and groups and has a lot of amenities to cater for everyone. The park has two playgrounds- Tot Lots and Fun Lots, an off-leash dog park, picnic sites with tables, grills, park center with a snack bar where one can buy water and snacks, it has washrooms, it has open meadows, a sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits, bicycle rentals, and a waterpark and even grounds for events and concerts."

"North Charleston Wannamaker County Park is a nature-oriented park designed for family and group use. It offers over 1,015 acres of beautiful woodlands and wetlands, and provides guests with a variety of activities. Miles of paved trails allow for exploration of the area’s beautiful natural resources."

"Quite often the site of local festivals such as the Charleston Beer Garden and XXX, Brittlebank Park is chosen as a spot for celebrations due to its near-downtown waterfront location overlooking the Ashley River from Lockwood Drive. Also just a short walk from the Charleston Riverdogs minor league baseball stadium, the 10-acre Brittlebank Park makes for a nice place to spend some time with the kids before or after going to a ball game. There are swings and playground available here, and the park is open (free of charge) year-round."

"Brittlebank Park is a 10 acre park along the Ashley River and just south of Charleston’s Riverdogs baseball stadium. The park has tons of open green space with beautiful water views (it’s a great place to take in sunset!). Brittlebank Park boasts a playground, a fishing pier, and a boat dock."

"When it comes to the prettiest parks in Charleston, Brittlebank Park is a must. With 10 acres of green situated on the Ashely River, sunset views along the waterfront are spectacular. It’s an Instagrammable place in Charleston that is easy to get to and free to access!"

"Just a quick drive over the Arthur Ravenel Jr. bridge and you’ll find one of Charleston’s prettiest photo spots!. For a particularly Instagrammable photo, let your hair down for some dramatic photos as you frolic over the boardwalks of Shem Creek Park. Combining wetlands, wildlife, and fishing boats, you’ll have plenty of subjects to turn your camera on."

"Shem Creek Park is a recently remodeled Charleston nature spot in the Mount Pleasant area. This area has earned a reputation for its delicious seafood restaurants and fun bars for years. The park itself has various boardwalks that will help you explore the creek and the wetlands around it."

"Located in Mount Pleasant, Shem Creek Park is a rustic area that is extremely popular with birdwatchers. Most of the park is a swamp, and elevbated wooden walkways make it easy to explore without getting wet."

"Byrd’s Cookie company actually started in Georgia back in 1924, but it has since brought its Southern flavors to Charleston. Located outside Charleston’s famous City Market, Byrd’s offers a mix of traditional and unique flavors to its crunchy little treats. The best part, aside from the cookies themselves, are the free samples!"

"This small Society Street chocolate and pastry shop is truly authentic: the owner and artist, Christophe Paumer, was raised and trained in France as a third generation chocolatier and patissier. Visit Christophe Artisan Chocolatier-Patissier for hand-painted chocolate truffles, chocolate bars, favored chocolate pieces, pastry and even luxurious chocolate milkshakes as you stroll along King Street, or after a meal nearby. The dessert and sweet treat offerings change daily, and the display cases full of chocolates will make the shop feel almost like an art gallery."

"If you’re in the mood to make a good life decision, get a canelé. A specialty of the Bordeaux region of France, a canelé is a small rum cake with a dark, caramelized exterior and a soft custard center. Canelés are not overly sweet, and addictively good."

"This beige, white, and Robin's egg blue-colored bakery and dessert shop is small, but hard to miss among Cannon Street's residential buildings and businesses. Sugar Bakeshop has been a massive hit among both locals and visitors to Charleston since opening its doors in 2007, bringing in a growing circle of walk-in sweet lovers as well as special order party and event patrons. From day one, this uber-cute bakery has made local produce sourcing a priority, and the freshness of their ingredients is showcased in a major way among the flavors of their cakes and cupcakes."

"The squat, square block that is Sugar Bakeshop is just so cute!. Snap a shot of its printed shop name or turn the corner to find the cupcake motif painted on its side. For an Instagram-worthy photo, you can pose with your treat of the day (this lavender blueberry cupcake was so yummy!)."

"This is, without question, one of the best bakeries in Charleston, South Carolina. Sugar Bakeshop is a small but cute bakery with helpful staff and super friendly owners. All their baked goods are fantastic: the cakes, tarts, cookies, muffins, pies are great."

"Lauren Mitterer, a James Beard Award-nominated pastry chef, put her Spring Street bakery on the map in 2010 with Sticky Bun Sundays, a weekly celebration of sweet breakfast goodness. The shop has since added patio seating and features a daily menu of scones, turnovers, and wedding cakes in classic Southern flavors like red velvet and hummingbird."

"Sweet Radish Bakeshop, one of the few gluten-free bakeries in Charleston, SC, closed. Hence WildFlour Pastry rounds-out the list of Cannonborough-Elliotborough bake shops on the list. Just like the others on the list, this is a cute storefront in the up and coming business district centered on Spring Street and Cannon Street."

"Although not solely a donut shop, WildFlour produces some damn tasty sticky buns and donut muffins, which is rolled in cinnamon and sugar and is light and fluffy and a perfect one-bite treat for those mornings when a full sugar rush would send you back to bed an hour later."