John Kresse Arena, Charleston

#271 among attractions in Charleston

Sport venue, Sport

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John Kresse Arena is a 3,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Charleston, South Carolina. It was the home to the College of Charleston Cougars basketball team from 1982 to 2008. The facility opened as the F. Mitchell Johnson Arena in 1982. In 1994, it was renamed after the school's longtime head basketball coach John Kresse--making Kresse one of the few active collegiate coaches to coach in an arena that is named for him. It hosted the 1997 and 1998 Atlantic Sun Conference men's basketball tournaments. It was replaced by Carolina First Arena, now TD Arena, which opened in October 2008. ()

Coordinates: 32°47'8"N, 79°56'4"W

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Downtown CharlestonCharleston United States

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John Kresse Arena – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mace Brown Museum of Natural History, St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Joseph Manigault House, TD Arena.

~1640 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum
Mace Brown Museum of Natural History, Charleston
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Charleston, South Carolina, the Mace Brown Museum of Natural History offers a journey through time for visitors interested in the ancient life and geological history of the Earth. This museum, situated within the College of Charleston, is a...
~990 ftNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Charleston
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Charleston, South Carolina, St. Matthews Lutheran Church stands as a testament to the city's rich religious heritage and architectural beauty. This historic Lutheran church is not only a place of worship but also a point of interest for visitors...
~1310 ftN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Joseph Manigault House, Charleston
7 min walk • The Joseph Manigault House is a historic house museum in Charleston, South Carolina that is owned and operated by the Charleston Museum.
~40 ftN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
TD Arena, Charleston
1 min walk • TD Arena is a 5,100 seat multi-purpose arena in Charleston, South Carolina, United States that opened in 2008 and replaced John Kresse Arena as the home of the College of Charleston Cougars basketball and volleyball teams.
~620 ftNW
Park
Marion Square, Charleston
3 min walk • Marion Square is greenspace in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, spanning six and one half acres. The square was established as a parade ground for the state arsenal under construction on the north side of the square.
~1650 ftN
Museum, History museum, Natural history museum
Charleston Museum, Charleston
8 min walk • The Charleston Museum is a museum located in the Wraggborough neighborhood in Charleston, South Carolina. It is one of the oldest museums in the United States. Its highly regarded collection includes historic artifacts, natural history, decorative arts and two historic Charleston houses.
0.6 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Dock Street Theatre, Charleston
15 min walk • The Dock Street Theatre is a theater in the historic French Quarter neighborhood of downtown Charleston, South Carolina.
~830 ftNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Charleston
5 min walk • The Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, often referred to as Mother Emanuel, is a church in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1817, Emanuel AME is the oldest African Methodist Episcopal church in the Southern United States.
~1190 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Gaillard Center, Charleston
6 min walk • The Gaillard Center is a concert hall and performance venue in Charleston, South Carolina. It opened in 2015 and replaced the Gaillard Municipal Auditorium. Both buildings were named after John Palmer Gaillard Jr. mayor of Charleston from 1959 to 1975.
~1300 ftSE
Greek Revival architecture, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim, Charleston
7 min walk • Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim is a Reform Synagogue located in Charleston, South Carolina. Having founded the congregation in 1749, it was later claimed to be the first Reform synagogue located in the United States, the current 1841 synagogue was built by enslaved African descendants...
~1090 ftSW
Universities and schools
College of Charleston, Charleston
6 min walk • The College of Charleston is a public liberal arts college in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1770 and chartered in 1785, it is the oldest college in South Carolina, the 13th oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, and the oldest municipal college in the country.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to John Kresse Arena?

Nearby attractions include TD Arena, Charleston (1 min walk), Marion Square, Charleston (3 min walk), Sottile Theatre, Charleston (4 min walk), Charleston Historic District, Charleston (4 min walk).