7 Photos That Will Inspire You to Take a Romantic Stroll Through Charleston

Spend an afternoon strolling through the streets of Charleston and you’re sure to be smitten. Set the map aside and dare to get lost among the Holy City’s flickering copper carriage lanterns, secret alleyways and overflowing window boxes. Peek through the garden gates of Charleston’s Antebellum mansions, wave hello to a horse-drawn carriage clip clopping past and breathe in the air perfumed by blooming jasmine. Scroll on to discover 7 photos that will inspire you to take a romantic stroll through Charleston, named among “America’s Most Romantic Cities” by Travel + Leisure, as well as the “World’s Most Romantic Cities” by Food & Wine.

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