Rainbow Row
Neighbourhood · Charleston

Rainbow Row

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It includes thirteen Georgian row houses painted in pastel shades. The colors date from a 1930s restoration project. View the facades and ironwork from the sidewalk.

On day 1 of Charleston and Savannah in 7 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Free to view from the street
Time needed
20 to 30 minutes
Best time
Early morning for fewer people and softer light
Getting there
Walk from downtown Charleston or use the free DASH trolley

Itineraries with Rainbow Row

Day 1 of Charleston and Savannah in 7 Days

Rainbow Row and the Battery

How Rainbow Row fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Rainbow RowCharleston
  2. 10:00The BatteryCharleston
  3. 11:30White Point GardenCharleston
  4. 14:00Nathaniel Russell HouseCharleston
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Rainbow Row questions

Is Rainbow Row free to visit?

Yes. The houses are private but the street view is open at all times.

When is the best time to see Rainbow Row?

Morning hours reduce crowds. Summer afternoons bring heat and tour groups.

Where exactly is Rainbow Row?

It runs along East Bay Street between Tradd and Elliott Streets in the French Quarter.

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