• Catamaran Sailing: Palmetto Breeze 843.886.8133 • Private Boat Tours: Text Chris Rabens at 843.425.6747. Book in advance and mention Mary Swenson. He can take up to 6 people and can pick up at the I’On, Daniel Island or Shem Creek docks. • Paddleboard and Kayak rentals: Coastal Expeditions on Shem Creek: 843.884.7684 • Fort Sumter Tours: 800.789.3678 Ferry from Charleston to Fort Sumpter
Sullivan’s Island: Great restaurants and shops nearby and a pristine beach for walking or riding bikes. Parking can be a bit more difficult. • The Co Op for sandwiches and frose • Obstinate Daughter for lunch- reserve early! • Home Team Barbecue, Poe’s Tavern for lunch • Isle of Palms Beach Chair Company-chair and umbrella rentals, book ahead online Isle of Palms Beach: Public parking and rest rooms are very accessible • Beach chair rentals from Isle of Palms Beach Chair Co • Wild Dunes Resort-you can have lunch at Coastal Provisions then walk out to beach • Sea Biscuit Cafe is close to public parking and serves up a great breakfast/brunch Folly Beach: Cool, Laid-Back, a bit farther away from Mt. Pleasant
• Carriage Tours: There are 3 main companies that provide carriage tours on Meeting street • Walking Tours: The Battery, Rainbow Row and Waterfront Park are must see. • Shopping: King Street (shops/boutiques) or the Historic Charleston Market (open-air market for local artisans) • Rooftop Bars: Options include the Grand Bohemian, The Vendue, The Dewberry, and Hotel Bennett. • Charleston Aquarium
A great place for waterfront food and drinks and to watch the boats go by
beautiful walking trail along the Wando River. https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7027302/daniel-island-waterfront-trail
Naval and maritime museum where you can view the USS Yorktown and US Laffey. The Welcome Party will take place overlooking these aircraft carriers.