Colonial Lake, Charleston

Colonial Lake is a tidal pond in Charleston, South Carolina with wide walkways around it. The area is used as a park. For many years the lake was known as the Rutledge Street Pond or simply "The Pond." It acquired the name Colonial Lake in 1881, in honor of the "Colonial Commons" established in 1768. After the promenade was built around the lake and plantings put in, the area became a site for boating and fishing.

Colonial Lake is a great space to sit down, relax, and take a break from your sightseeing. The area around the lake is nicely maintained and manicured with trees, plants, and flowers so you can really enjoy the water and fresh air. The area is very peaceful.

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Sight description based on Wikipedia.

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Sight Name: Colonial Lake
Sight Location: Charleston, USA (See walking tours in Charleston)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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