sightseeing in Charleston - Navy For Moms2024-03-28T14:52:18Zhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/forum/topics/sightseeing-in-charleston-1?groupUrl=nukemoms&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThank you Chipmunk!! Will be…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2023-02-15:1971797:Comment:113327372023-02-15T04:44:00.558ZProud Mommahttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/ProudMomma
<p>Thank you Chipmunk!! Will be sure to check out their visitor online information!!</p>
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<p>Thank you Chipmunk!! Will be sure to check out their visitor online information!!</p>
<p></p> Proud Momma - Congratulations…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2023-02-15:1971797:Comment:113328462023-02-15T03:47:15.375ZChipmunkhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Chipmunk
<p>Proud Momma - Congratulations to your sailor!! Enjoy your visit in Charleston, there is so much to do and enjoy. Don't forget to check out their visitor information online as well. </p>
<p>Proud Momma - Congratulations to your sailor!! Enjoy your visit in Charleston, there is so much to do and enjoy. Don't forget to check out their visitor information online as well. </p> Thank you!
We are going to Ch…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2023-02-15:1971797:Comment:113328412023-02-15T01:34:34.946ZProud Mommahttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/ProudMomma
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>We are going to Charleston . . . again!! Hopefully soon, fingers crossed. </p>
<p>We (husband and I) were fortunate to visit Charleston a few times already!</p>
<p>A School, Power School and Prototype :) Back in 2018</p>
<p>Well, our Sailor is back in Charleston (Goosecreek) as an instructor! So we are planning on heading that way in May and staying for about a month!! Woo~Hoo!! So excited!! We didn't do a whole lot of exploring back then. Didn't stay that long each time.…</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>We are going to Charleston . . . again!! Hopefully soon, fingers crossed. </p>
<p>We (husband and I) were fortunate to visit Charleston a few times already!</p>
<p>A School, Power School and Prototype :) Back in 2018</p>
<p>Well, our Sailor is back in Charleston (Goosecreek) as an instructor! So we are planning on heading that way in May and staying for about a month!! Woo~Hoo!! So excited!! We didn't do a whole lot of exploring back then. Didn't stay that long each time. BUT we are retired now and have more time! I will jot down some of these ideas!! Thank you so much!</p>
<p></p> If you want to see historic C…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2022-06-15:1971797:Comment:113164752022-06-15T22:08:42.846Zsunflowerhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/sunflower315
<p>If you want to see historic Charleston and don't want to spend much, you can do like we did and park on the street on Murray Blvd near The Battery and do your own walking tour. White Point Gardens has several statues and historic markers; although some may have been removed by now. East Battery turns into East Bay street which is where Rainbow Row is. We walked to the wharf to take pictures of Patriots Point and see the pier where my son proposed to his girlfriend. There are also several…</p>
<p>If you want to see historic Charleston and don't want to spend much, you can do like we did and park on the street on Murray Blvd near The Battery and do your own walking tour. White Point Gardens has several statues and historic markers; although some may have been removed by now. East Battery turns into East Bay street which is where Rainbow Row is. We walked to the wharf to take pictures of Patriots Point and see the pier where my son proposed to his girlfriend. There are also several places along the way to take pictures of Ft. Sumter. Charleston has plenty easily spotted plaques and markers for history buffs and water features with benches for the weary. Pre-pandemic there were several cute shops on Market Street. We didn't use the DASH, but it is free if your feet wear out. Most hotels have free visitors guides and maps of Peninsula Charleston with landmarks listed. Be sure to check the weather before you head out.</p> Bumptag:navyformoms.ning.com,2022-01-20:1971797:Comment:113067902022-01-20T22:17:29.886ZB'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)https://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Bsnukemom
<p>Bump</p>
<p>Bump</p> My husband and I enjoyed Midd…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2020-02-22:1971797:Comment:107539252020-02-22T05:08:55.506ZChipmunkhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Chipmunk
<p>My husband and I enjoyed Middleton Plantation when we went out for our son's Prototype graduation. He wanted to go play games with his friends still at RTC, so we took a tour by ourselves. I believe Magnolia might have a larger garden, but Middleton Plantaion was very interesting, lots of history, They were having an Easter Egg hunt when we were there. I will say though their little restaraunt is very price and they were doing an Easter buffet so it was even more expensive and we were…</p>
<p>My husband and I enjoyed Middleton Plantation when we went out for our son's Prototype graduation. He wanted to go play games with his friends still at RTC, so we took a tour by ourselves. I believe Magnolia might have a larger garden, but Middleton Plantaion was very interesting, lots of history, They were having an Easter Egg hunt when we were there. I will say though their little restaraunt is very price and they were doing an Easter buffet so it was even more expensive and we were headed to dinner becuase our son was taking us to a very fancy eating establishment that his roommate's father told him to take us. So fancy, I don't recall it's name. </p>
<p>They do have alligators at Middleton Place so if you are squimish about that then go elsewhere. </p>
<p></p> bumptag:navyformoms.ning.com,2020-02-22:1971797:Comment:107538282020-02-22T05:00:04.866ZChipmunkhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Chipmunk
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<p>bump</p> Saw this posted on FB today -…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2019-08-06:1971797:Comment:106190172019-08-06T20:39:49.561ZB'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)https://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Bsnukemom
<p>Saw this posted on FB today - if you're heading to Charleston you might want to check it out:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.cntraveler.com/destinations/charleston-sc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CN Traveler - Charleston Destinations</a></p>
<p>Saw this posted on FB today - if you're heading to Charleston you might want to check it out:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.cntraveler.com/destinations/charleston-sc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CN Traveler - Charleston Destinations</a></p> Go kayaking at Shem Creek! It…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2019-07-04:1971797:Comment:106001072019-07-04T15:17:44.575Zpartnerinwinehttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Fourpack
<p>Go kayaking at Shem Creek! It was one of the highlights of our trip. We saw several dolphins right alongside us and a fisherman pulled in a stingray as we were rowing by. They offer a military discount and applied it to all 4 of us. Our son enjoyed it so much that he has been three more times. His one hint though- don't go during low tide. </p>
<p>Go kayaking at Shem Creek! It was one of the highlights of our trip. We saw several dolphins right alongside us and a fisherman pulled in a stingray as we were rowing by. They offer a military discount and applied it to all 4 of us. Our son enjoyed it so much that he has been three more times. His one hint though- don't go during low tide. </p> Some ideas for indoors in dow…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2019-06-06:1971797:Comment:105833712019-06-06T16:11:44.437ZChipmunkhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Chipmunk
<p>Some ideas for indoors in downtown Charleston - The Market was recommended, lots of shops inside what use to be the slave market. We were never there to be able to go into the museum, but I wanted to do that. </p>
<p>There is a mystery theater that was fun- <em>Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre and Shopp</em>e. They don't serve dinner, just drinks and hors d'oeuvres, so make sure you eat ahead of time. There was an Irish Pub across the street from them -…</p>
<p>Some ideas for indoors in downtown Charleston - The Market was recommended, lots of shops inside what use to be the slave market. We were never there to be able to go into the museum, but I wanted to do that. </p>
<p>There is a mystery theater that was fun- <em>Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre and Shopp</em>e. They don't serve dinner, just drinks and hors d'oeuvres, so make sure you eat ahead of time. There was an Irish Pub across the street from them - <a href="http://tommycondons.com" target="_blank">http://tommycondons.com</a>. Up the road a little ways is <em>Bitty and Beau's Coffee</em>- it is a coffee shop that hires mentally challenged employees and gives them an opportunity to gain confidence in the work force. (My sailor's only complaint was they made their hot chocolate with water and not milk.) These are along Church street which seemed to be our go to spot to look for parking and things that we did in the evening. You do have to pay for parking and watch for flooding. </p>
<p>Also, if you are down on Market Street, Church Street and others in the evening walking around and find yourself in need of a restroom when the others are closed - Go to Charleston Place Hotel 205 Meeting Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29401 (I think that is the side to get in for the restrooms. There is a gated courtyard that you must walk into and you will see the shops on either side. - This is a neat place with shops inside it that were closed later, but to the right of the motel check in area there are restrooms that are open at least past 9 pm, maybe until midnight. Very helpful!!</p>
<p>Otherwise, many of our adventures were done in the rain, including see the Angel Tree, our boat ride to Ft. Sumter. Duck inside during the shower, and hopefully, you can get back outside before long. </p>