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Poinsett Bridge
Type: Sightseeing
10Best Says
On the list of things that make the Poinsett Bridge significant, one has to wonder where to even begin. It is the oldest bridge in South Carolina and, quite possibly, the Southeast as a whole. Built... Read More
On the list of things that make the Poinsett Bridge significant, one has to wonder where to even begin. It is the oldest bridge in South Carolina and, quite possibly, the Southeast as a whole. Built in 1820 as part of a road connecting Charleston to Tennessee, it was named after Joel Poinsett, a prominent Greenville resident and eventual US ambassador to Mexico. Perhaps most notable is the fact that its architect was Robert Mills who went on to be the architect for a little thing known as the Washington Monument. There is so much history here that it should be a legal requirement for Upstate residents to walk across this bridge at least once in their lives.
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Hours:
- Daily Sunrise-Sunset
Admissions:
- Free
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Brett Barest
Greenville Local Expert
- Outdoor Activities: "As long as you are in the neighborhood, nearby Restaurant 17 at Hotel Domestique is worth a visit. Watching the sun set with a seasonal cocktail at the restaurant's bar is the perfect end to your adventure."
- Romantic Things to Do, Free Things to Do: "As long as you are in the neighborhood, nearby Restaurant 17 at Hotel Domestique is worth a visit. Watching the sunset with a seasonal cocktail at the restaurant's bar is the perfect end to your adventure."
- Best for Outdoor Activities Because: More than just a bridge, this is a significant piece of local and national history as its architect went on to design the Washington Monument.
- Best for Romantic Things to Do Because: The walk across Poinsett Bridge is a trip back through time, something best performed while holding the hand of a loved one.
- Best for Free Things to Do Because: This historical landmark has ties to both our local and national history and is easily accessible for everyone.
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