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Down below the Arthur Ravenel Bridge sits this spectacular recreation area overlooking the Cooper River. Several bicycle trails lead out from here, connecting to the East Coast Greenway. A pier on the river is a great place for fishing and strolling.Down below the Arthur Ravenel Bridge sits this spectacular recreation area overlooking the Cooper River. Several bicycle trails lead out from here, connecting to the East Coast Greenway. A pier on the river is a great place for fishing and strolling.

Unlike Any Other! Recognized as the #1 plantation in the Charleston area by USA Today's 10BEST - Boone Hall Plantation is also touted as "a must see stop on any trip to Charleston, S.C." by NBC Daytime. Start by walking down the Avenue Of Oaks, one of the most spectacular entrances anywhere in the world. See why Boone Hall is "America's Most Photographed Plantation." Experience live presentations you won't find on any other plantation in the area. Tour the Plantation Home and slave cabins.

Home of the USS Yorktown, which served in the Pacific during World War II. The largest maritime museums in the world. Its historic ships include the Yorktown, USS Laffey, a submarine andCoast Guard Cutter. Warplanes from WWII to Desert Storm can be viewed from Yorktown's massive hangar bay and flight deck. Ferries to Fort Sumter can be accessed from the museum, as well.

Stand on the grounds where America’s deadliest war began at Fort Sumter National Monument. The first shots were fired here, igniting a conflict that saw more than 700,000 casualties. Experience a feeling of patriotic pride while a National Park Ranger brings each feature to life, evoking images of mortar shells and cannonfire. Your one-hour visit to Fort Sumter allows ample time to explore well-preserved fort ruins and browse Museum Shop souvenirs.