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Memorial Day Weekend Activities You Should Do In Charleston

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  1. Kick Back and Relax on the Carolina Belle
    Climb aboard the Carolina Belle to enjoy the beauty that Charleston Harbor has to offer. Learn the history of the Holy City during the scenic and relaxing 90-minute tour. A professional USCG licensed captain will narrate history, sights, and facts about the Charleston Harbor as you pass several locations critical to the United States history. Some of these locations include Fort Sumter, Fort Moultrie and Johnson, the USS Yorktown, and St. Michael’s Church.

2. Visit the Spoleto Festival in Charleston
One of America’s major performing arts festivals, founded in 1977, Spoleto is a 17-day festival in downtown Charleston that has over 150 performances of opera, dance, theater, classical music, and jazz.

3. Have Your Toes In the Water
Saltwater, that is. Spend your day at one of our three beaches: Folly Beach, Isle of the Psalms, and Sullivan’s Island. If you are going to be accompanied by your little ones, Sullivan’s Island does not have lifeguards on duty.

4. Road Trip to Edisto
Edisto Island is home to Botany Bay Plantation, a preserve and wildlife management area, the Edisto Island Serpentarium and the Charleston Tea Plantation. Only an hour drive from downtown Charleston, Edisto Island is a great day trip to explore another beloved area of the Lowcountry.

5. Visit Important Sites of Our History
Located in Charleston are two forts that are important locations in U.S. history, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie. They are both fun places to bond with friends and family while learning more about the history of Charleston and our country.

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Warm Up With These Wonderful Cold Weather Activities

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As the winter months begin to approach we can all just be thankful that we don’t live in the north but nevertheless, as Charleston begins to get a little colder and it comes time to dust off the winter jackets, here is a list of some awesome activities to beat those winter blues.

The South Carolina Aquarium- 100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston, SC 29401

If you’re feeling a little curious, why not explore the South Carolina Aquarium. With 60 fascinating habitats, the South Carolina Aquarium offers a fun and educational experience for everyone who walks through the door.

The Alley- 131 Columbus St, Charleston, SC 29403

Compete for bragging rights over your friends while enjoying a great selection of food and drinks at The Alley. Located right downtown, it is a great place for to have some serious fun. Stocked with three bars and plenty of lanes, if you can’t knock down the pins, at least you can knock back some beers. Who knows, maybe you’ll even run into Bill Murray while you’re there!

Wine & Design – 1331 Ashley River Road, West Ashley, SC

You can do anything with a little buzz, so why not unleash your inner artist and check out Wine & Design! Channel your creative talents while enjoying a group painting class taught by local artists while also enjoying a nice glass of wine…. Or two.  

Sky Zone- 411 Wando Park Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC

Get your blood flowing and bounce your troubles away at The Sky Zone. This indoor trampoline park features freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs and much more!

Firefly Distillery- 6775 Bears Bluff Rd, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487

The Firefly Distillery is the largest micro-distillery in South Carolina while also being one of the best places to kick back, relax, and sample the world’s first handcrafted sweet-tea flavored vodka.

Charleston Rush Indoor Go-Karting and Lazer Tag – 3550 Ashley Phosphate Rd, North Charleston

Have some fun at Charleston Rush! Open 365 days a year, this indoor fun park offers everything from go-karting to laser tag and even an arcade. Truly a great place for people of all ages!

USS Yorktown- 40 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Explore the astonishing 888-foot USS Yorktown! The once active ship, now being used as the centerpiece of the Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, allows guests to explore exhibits on their very own self-guided tour!

Cinebarre- 963 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

There is nothing wrong with keeping it simple and catching a movie with family, friends or a date. Cinebarre isn’t your typical theater; it offers a full menu of appetizers, salad, sandwiches, pizza and even desserts! There are few things better than kicking back in a comfy chair while simultaneously enjoying your favorite food and movie.

Coastal Climbing – 708 King Street, Charleston, SC

You don’t have to brave the elements to get a good climb in, check out Coastal Climbing instead! Equipped with 12-foot tall freestanding boulders and walls, 3,500 square feet of bouldering terrain, over 100 boulder problems for all abilities with new problems set bi-weekly, rings and hangboards, a workout area with free weights, cardio machines, balance balls and other equipment and even yoga!

 

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Here Is A Roundup Of Local Solar Eclipse Events And Activities

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There is estimated to be 2 million visitors in South Carolina this weekend. NASA has decided to anchor a live stream coverage of the eclipse in Charleston. This eclipse generates some issues but more importantly comes the parties and events!

“There are literally hundreds of events,” said Dou Warner, with the Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau. Almost every bar in Charleston is having some kind of drink special, live music, and provided glasses. Here is a list of some other events and ideas of ways to celebrate the eclipse.

The Children Museum is offering programming from 10am-2pm ‘revolving’ around the sun, moon, and earth! A great way to educate your children about the Solar Eclipse.

Charleston Astronomy Meetup public total solar eclipse viewing. This group is meeting up to use solar filtered telescopes to observe the eclipse. Their location being near the Aquarium, they will have a great view over the harbor.

Charleston RiverDogs will be hosting an “Eclipse Game” to watch and learn about the full solar eclipse.

Practice yoga outside on the Mount Pleasant Pier. $5 advance, $8 day of.

Want to try something different for the eclipse? Paint This Town is holding a painting class to paint the eclipse over Charleston. This class is great for first-time painters!

Celebrate the ‘dork side of the moon’ at Charleston Music Hall with Comedy Central National winner, Robert Mac. The host of NASA’s Earth Expedition mini-series, Kasha Patel will also be hosting this event. Family-friendly, comedy, and science-based!

Get out on Shem Creek for the Eclipse with Kayak and SUP tours. Nature Adventures are offering a 3 hours tour from 1-4pm.

The USS Yorktown will be one of the final locations in the United States to view the eclipse. The museum will offer presentations and activities throughout the day.

Take a charter and watch the eclipse from the water with The Reel Deal Charters.

An astronomer from College of Charleston will be at the Middleton Place explaining the cosmos from a science and art standpoint.

Charleston Tea Plantation is holding a TeaClipse party where you can sip American grown tea while enjoying the view. Free admission.

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