Charleston:Exactly where is the Historic District?
 

Hi! We are trying to find a place to stay in the historic district of Charleston. In all my searching, I can't find exactly where that is. Does anyone know the names of the streets, North, South, East and West? That would be a big help when I am checking out the maps. We found a place on 33 Calhoun Street, but I cannot for the life of me figure out how far we walk, to the historic district. Thanks again for your help. Sharon

Hi

Here's a link that should help. It shows the historic district of Charleston. (Calhoun is on the northern edge) If you click on the square, it shows you the historic district in more detail. You can then click on the stars to see info on the historic site at that particular location.

http://www.cr.nps.gov/NR/travel/charleston/map.htm

Hope this helps. It's a great city!

eveningcrane, thank you so much. I'll check it out. We just don't want to think we are in the "French Quarter" and be in the "Garden District." Thanks again, Sharon

eveningcrane: What a great website! Thank you so much. I think we are fine on Calhoun Street. I don't have a guidebook on Charleston. I guessing that will be ordered soon. Sharon

It is .61 miles from that address on Calhoun to the corner of Market and East Bay Street and 1.46 miles from 33 Calhoun down to the Battery. If you use mapquest, you can put addresses in to verify walking distances. Most of the historic home tours, etc are south of Broad Street, while most of the shopping, etc, is between Broad and just a little north of Market, from the river to the east and basically King Street to the west. Most dining options (or at least the most recommended eateries) are in this zone also. 33 Calhoun is much closer to the Aquarium, however. Many of the sidewalks and streets are stone/cobblestone so stroller pushing is a little slower than on just regular concrete. I'm not sure that all corners on all intersections are sloped so you will have some curb ups and downs. The waterfront park is a great place to sit on the porch swings and then let the little one run around on the grass for a stroller break.

dsgmi, Thanks for the information.I really think we want to be closer, but the cost might be prohibitive. "The woes of taking the kids." I'll keep searching. thanks again, Sharon