Charleston, SC, offers the most restaurants per capita in the entire U.S. There are also numerous activities to do downtown and in the neighboring suburbs. Quite frankly, all of these events can leave you very tired. Fortunately, there is a fantastic location to relax and unwind. Welcome to Waterfront Park.

Waterfront Park is between East Bay Street and the Charleston Harbor in downtown Charleston, SC. This park is a great place to relax by the numerous picturesque fountains. You can sit on the swings on the pier and enjoy views of the Cooper River Bridge and the Charleston Harbor. While you are relaxing, let the children play in the main fountain.

Life slows down for a moment as you rest on the pier. The views are breathtaking as you watch the sailboats and ships go by. You can catch glimpses of Fort Sumter and Sullivan’s Island from here also. This is a great location to get photos of the Cooper River Bridge, the largest cable-stay bridge in North America.

Once you get tired of sitting on the pier, go for a stroll along the harbor’s coastline. Occasionally, you will witness a dolphin or two swimming in the waters right off shore. Waterfront Park is very narrow, and there is little concern for getting lost, even if you are as directionally challenged as I.

On your journey you will come across a round stone in the center of the park. This is an echo stone, echo, echo. To experience this effect stand in the middle of the stone. Face the harbor and say anything you want and hear the echoes. Only the person on the stone will hear it. No, this is not a way to make tourists look dumb, it really does work.

After your busy day of sightseeing and filling your tank while in downtown Charleston, SC, head to the park. Waterfront Park’s awesome views of landmarks like the Cooper River Bridge will inspire much imagination. Then peering at Fort Sumter, the Civil War’s starting place, will take you back in time. There is much to echo about here.