5 Things You Can ONLY DO in Charleston
Charleston is the home to a wealth of unique history and experiences. Today we're going to explore five things you can only do while visiting Charleston.
1. The Ravenel Bridge
Are you looking for a good place to walk or run? Head over to the Ravenel Bridge. This bridge is essential to the Charleston skyline. It's named after Congressman Arthur Ravenel, Jr., who helped raise the money to accomplish this project. Completed in 2005, the bridge connects historic Downtown Charleston to the town of Mount Pleasant. The walking path that crosses over the bridge is two and a half miles long. Atop the center of the bridge, you'll be able to get amazing panoramic views of the Charleston Harbor, USS Yorktown, Mount Pleasant, and downtown. If you're lucky, you will be able to see one of the massive container ships passing underneath.
2. Patriot's Point
If you're into history, then you have to stop by Patriot's Point Naval and Maritime Museum. Right over the bridge from downtown Charleston towards Mount Pleasant, it's known to be one of the most spectacular military museums in America. You'll be able to actually step foot onto the USS Yorktown, a World War II aircraft carrier, and walk the steps of war heroes.
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3. Downtown Carriage Tour
A unique experience you don't want to miss while visiting Charleston is a downtown carriage tour. Step up into a horse-drawn carriage and explore the downtown city streets. Carriage tours are offered all year, morning to night, covering around 30 blocks of Charleston's historic, tourist-friendly, colorful streets. If you're up for it, you can even take the haunted horse-drawn tour. During the haunted tour a guide will share the many ghost stories of downtown Charleston.
4. Pitt Street
Once the location of a bridge called the Cove Inlet that connected Mount Pleasant to Sullivan's Island, you will now find Pitt Street, a site for relaxation, views, and recreation. Bring a fishing rod and cast a line on the fishing pier and possibly catch yourself some dinner. Pitt Street bridge holds a place in history as originally being a plank bridge built on barrels before the Revolutionary War. For more info on Pitt Street, check out Tori's post.
5. Fort Sumter
Last but not least on our list of things you can only do here in Charleston is Fort Sumter. Stand on the grounds where the American Civil War began in 1861. The first shots were fired here at Fort Sumter, at the mouth of the Charleston Harbor. Experience the history of the opening battle of the American Civil War and explore the origins with a park ranger tour guide. Ferries to Fort Sumter depart from both Patriot's Point in Mount Pleasant and Liberty Square downtown.
That's a wrap on things you can only do here in Charleston. Make sure to let us know in the comments what you are looking forward to doing next time you are here in Charleston.
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