Exploding Downtown Charleston's "No Parking" Myth
October 09, 2009
It seems that whenever I ask someone if they are going to some event in downtown Charleston SC, I get the typical knee-jerk response: "No - parking is such a hassle downtown!"
This response isn't unique to Charleston, of course. People in suburbs all over the country have the same complaint. And it doesn't really matter if it's true or not, because they aren't about to find out for themselves.
The good news is, that in downtown Charleston SC, there is plenty of (reasonably) safe, (reasonably) inexpensive and (reasonably) convenient parking to be had.
Going to Market Street? Try the County garage on Cumberland. Dining on East Bay? There are garages behind S.N.O.B. and by the Old Exchange Building. Shopping on King St.? Use the garage at Charleston Place, or the one at King and Queen Streets. The Visitor's Center, South Carolina Aquarium and Gaillard Auditorium all have garages, as well. These are just a few examples.
I think part of the perception problem is that, with the exception of the County parking garages on Cumberland and at King and Queen, many of the garages have been tucked away to preserve the aesthetic appeal of their neighborhoods.
Anyway, now you have no excuse. Get thee downtown, park it, and commence enjoying the sights and sounds of Charleston SC…I command you!
PS… here's a map of garages, published by the City of Charleston.
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