cousin arthur - View this location on map  named after its dogged champion, a former state senator affectionately known as cousin arthur ravenel, the $632 million bridge is a graceful, arching ribbon supported by a pair of 572-foot-tall towers laced with 128 suspension cables. but its beauty belies its strength. the bridge was designed to withstand a 7.3 richter scale earthquake (like the one that nearly leveled the city in 1886). the real winner is the greenway, popular with bicyclists and joggers. bike the bridge rentals (843-853-2453; www.bikethebridgerentals.com) rents bicycles starting at $15 for three hours. NYT 360 concord street, Charleston, SC Active, Kids |