10 Famous Movie Locations in Charleston
Visit Iconic Charleston Places You’ve Seen in Your Favorite Films
Charleston has played a significant role in U.S. history, and it’s a naturally beautiful area with a distinct culture. So, of course, this city in South Carolina’s Lowcountry is a favorite of filmmakers.
Fans of “The Notebook” can tour a plantation where Allie’s family lived, then dance along trendy King Street like she and Noah did. Walk among the buildings of the historic College of Charleston, used in “The Patriot.” Prowl the “Halloween” cemetery, where many notable Charlestonians are buried. Ride a boat through the nature preserve where the “Swamp Thing” lurked. Drive south to Beaufort to see the house used in “The Big Chill” and “The Great Santini,” and stay for the regional cuisine and historical tours.
1. Joe Riley Waterfront Park
Where to enjoy scenic views and have a picnic
Categorías: Familias, Historia, Fotos
Joe Riley Waterfront Park offers spectacular views of Charleston Harbor, Cooper River, the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown (now a museum), and the Ravenel Bridge. Some exterior scenes from Dear John (2010) were filmed here. Starring Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried, the movie follows the romance between a soldier and a Charleston woman carried out largely through letters.
Shoot photos in front of the Pineapple Fountain, or even wade into it; it’s encouraged. Have a picnic and watch ships arrive and depart in the harbor under the gazebo on a pier at the park’s north end. Stroll along shady, picturesque brick paths, or walk a few blocks to the historic Charleston City Market.
Dirección: Vendue Range, Concord St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Horario: Monday–Saturday from 7 am to 9.30 pm, Sunday from 7.30 am to 10.30 pm
Joe Riley Waterfront Park
2. High Cotton
Classic Lowcountry fare in a historic Charleston building
Categorías: Parejas, Comida
High Cotton is one of numerous filming locations for The Notebook (2004), which was shot in and around Charleston. It offers fine dining in an upscale environment, and it looks similar to what you see in the film. At this location, Noah spots Allie on the street after not having seen her for years, and follows her to High Cotton, where she meets up with her new fiancé.
Within its antique brick walls, High Cotton serves classic Lowcountry dinner dishes including shrimp and grits and locally caught seafood. Its brunch menu includes crab cakes benedict, and chicken and waffles. Enjoy fish tacos, oysters, mussels, and more from the bar menu.
Dirección: 199 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Horario: Monday–Thursday from 4.30 pm to 10 pm, Friday from 4.30 pm to 11 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm and from 4.30 pm to 11 pm, Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm and from 4.30 pm to 10 pm
Teléfono: +1 843-724-3815
High Cotton
3. Magnolia Cemetery
A scenic graveyard used in a horror film
Categorías: Historia, Fotos
Magnolia Cemetery offers a lesson in the history of Charleston as well as a walk through majestic live oak trees and historical grave markers. People buried in Magnolia Cemetery include governors, US representatives and senators, poets, novelists, confederate generals, and an engineer who developed confederate submarines. It’s the fictional location of the grave of Judith Myers, the first victim of the killer depicted in Halloween (2018), a sequel to the 1978 film of the same name.
The cemetery was established in 1849. One tree known as “Grandfather Oak” is believed to be 800 years old. Get a walking map of the cemetery at the front office or book a walking tour.
Dirección: 70 Cunnington Ave, Charleston, SC 29405, USA
Horario: Daily from 8 am to 5 pm; during daylight saving time from 8 am to 6 pm
Teléfono: +1 843-722-8638
Magnolia Cemetery
4. The American Theater
Viewing a landmark and staying for food and shopping
Categorías: Historia, Fotos
The American Theater is the setting for Noah and Allie’s first date in The Notebook (2004). The couple later slow dance along King Street, and eventually lay down in the road. The theater is now a venue for weddings and private events and no longer shows films, but you can see the exterior of the beautifully restored facility where some of the movie’s scenes take place.
The theater is located on King Street, where the city’s history and architecture are on display. After viewing the landmark, enjoy all that King Street has to offer, including restaurants, bars, art galleries, antique dealers, clothing sellers, housewares stores, and other shopping destinations.
Dirección: 446 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
Teléfono: +1 843-853-1810
The American Theater
5. College of Charleston
A stroll through a historic campus
Categorías: Parejas, Familias, Fotos
Much of the College of Charleston campus has the feel of a movie set. Its iconic Randolph Hall has been featured in numerous films, including The Patriot (2000), Cold Mountain (2003), The Notebook (2004), and Dear John (2010). Founded in 1770, the College of Charleston is located in the heart of the historic district, close to shopping, restaurants, and other landmarks. It has shaded walkways and an old-world feel one would expect from an institution founded so long ago.
You can get a campus map and walk around on your own, get a self-guided walking tour from the office of admissions, or schedule a guided tour. Make sure to schedule a guided tour at least two weeks in advance.
Dirección: 66 George St, Charleston, SC 29424, USA
Teléfono: +1 843-805-5507
College of Charleston
6. Cypress Gardens
Where to catch a glimpse of an alligator on a swamp boat tour
Categorías: Aventuras, Fotos
Cypress Gardens is a 175-acre (71-hectare) swamp garden that offers boat tours, classes, and rental space for events. It’s about 30 minutes north of Charleston in Moncks Corner. Its natural beauty has been the setting for multiple films and television series, including Swamp Thing (1982), The Patriot (2000), The Notebook (2004), and Cold Mountain (2003).
Take a swamp boat tour through cypress and tupelo trees mirrored on the still blackwater, where you can see alligators, river otters, turtles, and bald eagles in addition to various plant species. Take a gardening class or check the schedule to catch an event such as the Blackwater Ukulele Festival.
Dirección: 3030 Cypress Gardens Rd, Moncks Corner, SC 29461, USA
Horario: Daily from 9 am to 5 pm
Teléfono: +1 843-553-0515
Cypress Gardens
7. Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens
Where to tour a mansion and discover African American history
Categorías: Historia, Fotos
Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens is a 738-acre (299-hectare) site in nearby Mount Pleasant that offers tours, presentations, events, and educational programs, including some related to slavery. Boone Hall produced numerous crops including cotton and pecans and it continues agricultural operations today. Exterior shots of the summer home owned by Allie’s family in The Notebook (2004) were captured here, and the estate’s live oaks served as the visual inspiration for the plantation gates in Gone with the Wind (1939).
Take a tractor tour of the grounds or tour the Georgian-style mansion. Don’t miss the presentation Exploring the Gullah Culture or the A Black History in America Exhibit, which includes nine historic slave dwellings built between 1790 and 1810.
Dirección: 1235 Long Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA
Horario: Monday–Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm, Sunday from noon to 5 pm
Teléfono: +1 843-884-4371
Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens
8. Bowens Island Restaurant
An open-air venue with Frogmore Stew and other local favorites
Categorías: Parejas, Familias, Comida
Bowens Island Restaurant is near the ocean in an area called Folly Island, about 20 minutes from the Charleston waterfront. This restaurant was the location of John and Savannah’s first date in Dear John (2010).
Bowens Island Restaurant is open-air establishment that specializes in classic seafood dishes from the Lowcountry. On the menu is Frogmore Stew (which includes sausage, shrimp, corn, and potatoes) as well as oysters, shrimp, and crab cakes. If you bring a marker pen, you can join other guests who’ve written their names on some of the exposed-wood railing.
Dirección: 1870 Bowens Island Rd, Charleston, SC 29412, USA
Horario: Tuesday–Thursday from 11 am to 9 pm, Friday–Saturday from 11 am to 9.30 pm (closed on Mondays and Sundays)
Teléfono: +1 843-795-2757
Bowens Island Restaurant
9. Pier on the Isle of Palms Beach
Exploring a beach on a barrier island that’s also a resort community
Categorías: Parejas, Familias, Fotos
The pier on Isle of Palms Beach is the signature structure on a 6-mile (10-km) stretch of the Atlantic coast. Isle of Palms, about 12 miles (19 km) from historic downtown, is a barrier island. Its residential and resort community includes the beach, golf, tennis, a marina, and various recreational activities. The pier is near the Front Beach commercial district, where you’ll find shops and restaurants. Restrooms and showers are located at Isle of Palm County Park, near the pier.
In Dear John (2010), John jumps off the pier to retrieve Savannah’s purse, which sparks the movie’s classic love story. Though the pier itself is private and gated, you can get up close and enjoy the exact same beach views.
Dirección: 1300 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms, SC 29451, USA
Pier on the Isle of Palms Beach
10. Beaufort
Old-world Southern charm, cuisine, and culture
Categorías: Historia, Fotos
The historic homes of Beaufort bespeak an old South feel, framed by winding roads and tall, shady live oak trees covered with moss. One home, the Tidalholm Mansion, was used in The Big Chill (1983) and The Great Santini (1979). Although it’s not open for tours, seeing it as part of a broader Beaufort experience is worth the hour-plus drive from Charleston. Beaufort also served as the primary filming location for the majority of the fictional Greenbow, Alabama scenes in Forrest Gump (1994).
Tour the historic district, and see old-growth forests and marine life on a kayak tour. Experience local cuisine, including restaurants that specialize in Gullah dishes, developed by an African American culture specific to the region.
Beaufort
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