West Ashley’s Funky, Fun Borough

Avondale can be reached from downtown Charleston in just a few minutes by way of a quick but scenic drive and across the Ashley River. Catch sight of some sailboats and maybe a quick glance of passing seagulls, and you’ll be in the area known as West Ashley before you know it. The first borough you’ll reach is Avondale, an area that has much to offer beyond its conveniently close proximity to downtown Charleston.

As Charleston has continued to grow, so has this high-spirited hub known to locals as West Ashley’s downtown. While small in stature, the trendy, village-like community of Avondale is home to quite a few shopping and dining destinations. Fiercely local, eclectic and charming, Avondale is well worth the quick trip off of the peninsula.