Fort PringleDemetre ParkGeneral William Moultrie PlaygroundMorris Island LighthouseApproximate Location of Battery Or Fort WagnerAllan Park
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James Island

James Island is a town in Charleston district, South Carolina, United States of about 6,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 239 places to visit: 147 forts & heritage, 31 churches and 23 parks. The must-see places are Fort Pringle, Demetre Park and Fort Sumter House.

32.7237° N, 79.9628° WPop. 6,000

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Within 30 km233 places
Within 50 km239
Must-see117
Notable151
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Fort Pringle

Fort · 3 km

Must-see

Demetre Park

Park · 7 km

Fort Sumter House, fort near James Island
Must-see

Fort Sumter House

Fort · 7 km

Places near James Island by type

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One day from James Island

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:21 pm

44 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave James Island
  2. Charleston Nine Memorial Parkmonument · 45 min
  3. General William Moultrie Playgroundpark · 45 min
  4. Demetre Parkpark · 45 min
  5. Approximate Location of Battery Or Fort Wagnerfort · 1.5 hrs
  6. Morris Island Lighthouseisland · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in James Island
Today’s loopJames IslandStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near James Island?

Fort Pringle (fort, about 3 km), Demetre Park (park, about 7 km), Fort Sumter House (fort, about 7 km), White Point Garden (garden, about 7 km), Confederate Defenders of Charleston (heritage site, about 7 km), To The Defenders of Fort Moultrie (fort, about 7 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of James Island?

239 places on Spotwander: 147 forts & heritage, 31 churches, 23 parks, 12 other attractions, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to James Island?

Fort Pringle, about 3 km by road; Secessionville Historic District (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to James Island?

Johns Island Church, about 7 km by road; First (Scots) Presbyterian Church (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from James Island?

Start in James Island, visit Charleston Nine Memorial Park, then General William Moultrie Playground, then Demetre Park, then Approximate Location of Battery Or Fort Wagner, then Morris Island Lighthouse, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.