Family Fun – Page 2 – Charleston Shines!

‘Fishing, walking, birding, and the opportunity to enjoy breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Edge of America are just some of the possibilities at the Edwin S. Taylor Folly Beach Fishing Pier, where you can find some of the best saltwater fishing in the area.’

‘The Edwin S. Taylor Folly Beach Fishing Pier is a breathtaking landmark that stretches 1,045 feet into the sparkling waters of the Atlantic Ocean. At 25-feet wide and 23-feet above sea level, the pier is the second longest on the east coast and offers not only spectacular views, but a variety of fishing tournaments, special events, and dining.’

Full-service restaurant, Locklears Beach City Grill

Special events & tournaments

Rod rentals

Restrooms (handicap-accessible)

Gangplank Gift & Tackle Shop

Beach access/showers

October 5, 2012October 5, 2012

Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum – Mt. Pleasant, S.C.

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40 Patriots Point Road,

Mt. Pleasant,

SC – 29464

866-831-1720

www.patriotspoint.org/

‘Patriots Point is home to three museum ships:

– USS Yorktown, an aircraft carrier

– USS Laffey, a destroyer (closed as of August 2009; to be brought back December 2011)

– USS Clamagore, a submarine‘

‘The Yorktown has many exhibits on board, including:

– Medal of Honor museum, with biographies of all medal recipients

– 25 naval aircraft, including:

F-14 Tomcat‘

‘Exhibits ashore include:

– Civil War-era cannon

– Vietnam War-era:

US Navy Bell UH-1 helicopter

USMC Bell AH-1 Sea Cobra helicopter

PBR-105 river patrol boat

Naval Support Camp

October 4, 2012October 4, 2012

Folly Beach County Park, Folly Beach, S.C.

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1100 West Ashley Avenue,

Folly Beach,

SC – 29439

843-588-2426bit.ly/o4Mklt

Hours”

– January-February: 10:00am-5:00pm
– March-April: 10:00am-6:00pm
– May-Labor Day, 9:00am-7:00pm
– September-October: 10:00am-6:00pm
– November-December: 10:00am-5:00pm

‘On the west end of the island, situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Folly River, beachgoers will find Folly Beach County Park.

Lifeguards are on duty seasonally along a beautiful beachfront designated swimming area.

Skimmer Flats, a major Eastern Brown Pelican rookery, is visible at the west end of the park.

Dogs are not permitted on the beach from 10am and 6pm from May 1 through September 30.

At all other times, the dog must be on a leash.’

Features:

Year-Round

– Dressing areas

– Restrooms (handicap-accessible)

– Picnic area and grills

– Shelter rentals for group functions

– Boardwalks