One of the essential elements of the Charleston skyline is the Ravenel Bridge. Completed in 2005, this iconic structure connects the historic downtown district to the town of Mount Pleasant. It’s the perfect place for a relaxing stroll or bike ride.
A framed view of Ravenel Bridge, Charleston, from the gazebo on Shem Creek boardwalk in Mt. Pleasant, south Carolina
A fully loaded container ship travels to the Charleston harbor to supply goods to South Carolina
Someone has expressed their love for the Charleston skyline by painting a heart on a rock at Fort Moultrie, Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina
Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, seen from Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, connects Charleston with Mount Pleasant across the Cooper River.
Fort Moultrie is a series of fortifications on Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, built to protect the city of Charleston. The first fort, formerly named Fort Sullivan, built of palmetto logs, inspired the flag and nickname of South Carolina, as “The Palmetto State.”
A view of Ravenel Bridge in Charleston over the marsh from Shem Creek boardwalk in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina
One of the best ways to explore Shem Creek is aboard a watercraft! Brave the waves with a paddle out to Crab Island and see the native migratory birds. In the distance, you can also enjoy a unique view of iconic Charleston landmarks such as the Ravenel Bridge, Fort Sumter, and the Charleston Harbor.
Shem Creek, Mount Pleasant’s popular waterfront dining and drinking district, has a park and boardwalk offering panoramic views (with chairs too!) of the marsh and Charleston
Back to bridges in the United States, the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge over the Cooper River in South Carolina, US, connecting downtown Charleston to Mount Pleasant. The bridge has a main span of 1,546 feet, the third longest among cable-stayed bridges in the Western Hemisphere.
A pair of birds fly by the State Capitol in Charleston, West Virginia …
Birds Over West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston
Colorful architecture in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston – Rainbow Alley View
Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, Charleston, SC – also known as the New Cooper River Bridge, is a cable-stayed bridge over the Cooper River in South Carolina, connecting downtown Charleston to Mount Pleasant.
A Bridge in Charleston SC
A Bridge Too Long
Rainbow Row – a vibrant stretch of mid-1700s homes and one of Charleston’s most unique, colorful landmarks.
Charleston – Rainbow Alley
A flag displayed proudly at a historic home in Charleston, South Carolina