Love In Charleston: 3 Romantic Spots To Spend Valentine’s Day

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Charleston is one of the most popular vacation spots in the nation; boasting over 90 miles of coastline and 300 years of history, it’s no surprise that the southern city earned the number one spot on Travel + Leisure Magazine’s “World’s Best Cities” list.

 

Charleston is more than just an old city with beach views, however. With colorful streets and horse carriage tours everywhere you look (not to mention the sprawling plantations that are bursting with floral beauty), it is also one of the most romantic destinations in the country. With Christmas behind us, Charleston offers an idyllic Valentine’s Day retreat. These are the three best romantic spots in a city made entirely of romantic spots!

 

  • Breach Inlet: Nestled between two islands (Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island), Breach Inlet is the perfect place to watch the sunset or rise. The bridge crossing offers beautiful views of the shoreline, and you may even see dolphins feeding! Combine the soft sounds of the ocean with the soothing colors of a sunset and the love of your life, and you’ve got the perfect ending to a wonderful Valentine’s Day.

 

  • Daniel Island Waterfront Park: This lush and quaint park sits along the Wando River on the coast of Daniel Island. Featuring two large green fields at the entrance, you can wander along and across a dock, the walkways of which are canopied by live oaks and Spanish moss. You’ll feel close to nature, yet won’t get lost in it, making the Waterfront Park the ideal spot for a V-Day picnic.

 

  • Boone Hall Plantation: Get a taste for Charleston’s vast history by taking a trip to the “still working” antebellum Boone Hall Plantation. Towering oaks line both sides of the road, and stretch on for nearly a mile from the entrance to the main home. The fairy-tale setting features a butterfly pavilion, offering an enchanting walk through the gardens while the bright butterflies flutter by you. In fact, this plantation is so romantic that it was used as a filming location during production of the country’s most powerful love story: The Notebook.

 

Whether you choose to meander through Charleston’s parks or take horse carriage rides through the historic district, your trip will be unforgettable. The cobbled streets, warm weather, and elegant architecture all work together to inspire a mood of romance that lasts long after your departure.

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