A tidal pond ringed by a promenade on the peninsula's west side, restored in 2016.Colonial LakeFamily & Recreation · CharlestonFree 4.9The lake is a tidal pond rather than a lake, cut off from the Ashley by a seawall and ringed with a granite promenade. A restoration finished in 2016 put back the railings and the planting, and it is now the closest thing downtown has to a neighbourhood park. Locals run the loop early and sit on the benches at dusk. Dining nearbyCirca 1886 RestaurantFine Dining · $$$$WalkableAZURFrench0.4 mi · ~2 min driveBar167American0.5 mi · ~2 min driveMillers All DayAmerican · $$0.5 mi · ~2 min drivePoogan’s PorchAmerican · $$0.5 mi · ~2 min driveIron RoseAmerican0.6 mi · ~2 min driveThings to do nearbyGibbes Museum of ArtMuseums & Culture · Paid0.6 mi · ~2 min driveCharleston Sailing Charters LLC Yachts Fate, Serendipity, Kismet, Mystique and Southern CharmTours & Charters · Paid0.6 mi · ~2 min driveTour Charleston With Adam – History, Bar & Ghost ToursTours & Charters · Paid0.6 mi · ~2 min driveCircular Congregational ChurchHistoric Sites · Free0.6 mi · ~2 min driveWhile you're hereMark NormandThu, Oct 15 · Arts & Theater0.8 mi · ~2 min driveThe Hip AbductionFri, Oct 23 · Live Music0.8 mi · ~2 min driveHokus Pokus LiveSat, Oct 31 · Arts & Theater0.8 mi · ~2 min drive← Back to Explore