DIRECTION TO CARRIAGE TOUR AREA NEAR MARKET STREET
From I-26 East:Take Exit #221 B (Meeting Street). Follow Meeting Street to Calhoun Street. Turn left on Calhoun and go to the East Bay Street. Turn right on East Bay and go to Pinckney Street. Turn right onto Pinckney Street. Make the first left onto Anson Street.
From U.S. 17 headed South:Cross over the Cooper River Bridge into Charleston and take the first exit, Morrison Drive (East Bay Street). At the bottom of the ramp, turn left onto East Bay towards downtown Charleston. Turn right onto Pinckney Street. Make the first left onto Anson Street.
From U.S. 17 headed North: Cross over the Ashley River onto the Charleston Peninsula and take the first exit onto Lockwood Drive. Merge right onto Lockwood and continue (Lockwood will become Broad Street.) Stay on Broad Street until it ends at East Bay Street. Go left on East Bay passing Market Street to Pinckney Street on left to Anson Street.
CHARLESTON HARBOR TOURS
Charleston Harbor Tours is the oldest continuously operating harbor tour company in Charleston, tracing its roots to 1908.
Enjoy the beauty and history of Charleston, the Holy City, by water. The Carolina Belle is Charleston Harbor Tours’ newest vessel. Featuring graceful, classic lines, the boat is 80 feet long. It can accommodate up to 300 passengers and has a standard operating crew of four. Celebrate your next special occasion aboard the Carolina Belle - one of Charleston's most unique event locations!
The Carolina Belle is the perfect setting for a dinner cruise, wedding reception, corporate retreat, or other special event. For Information about our upcoming dinner cruises aboard the Carolina Belle, please call 800-344-4483.
Take the Carolina Belle to view the Charleston Harbor and learn the rich history of the Holy City. During the scenic and relaxing 90 minute tour, see over 75 landmarks and points of interest!
Your professional USCG licensed captain will narrate history, sights, and facts about the Charleston Harbor while passing locations critical to United States history.
While aboard the Carolina Belle, you'll get close-up views of the Holy City's most famous and charming sights, including:
Fort Sumter: One of Charleston's most popular landmarks, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired
Confederate and Unionarmy Forts Moultrie and Johnson
USS Yorktown: the famous World War II “Fighting Lady”
St. Michael’sEpiscopal Church: A surviver of both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, whose steeple was painted black so as not to be an easy target
Stately homes on the Battery: Symbols of Southern elegance and perseverance
Cooper River Bridges, including the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge: A state of the art span that accommodates the largest ships in the world
Dolphins skimming the surface of the water and pelicans diving for food
This family-friendly, relaxing, and insightful cruise is best way to discover the Holy City and its famous Harbor!
The 80-foot Carolina Belle features graceful, classic lines. During your cruise, choose between the boat’s two decks - a climate controlled Main Salon and an Observation Deck - or spend time enjoying the spectacular harbor views from each.
Harbor Tour meets at Charleston Maritime Center (Charleston, SC)
Charleston Maritime Center Located at 10 Wharfside Street, near the intersection of Calhoun and Concord streets. The Charleston Maritime Center is conveniently located near the historic district in downtown, and provides free parking for marina tenants and special events guests. Within easy walking distance are the historic market, several hotels, the King Street shopping district, and waterfront park. www.ci.charleston.sc.us/maritime
KAYAK TOURS
Coastal Expeditions Kayak ToursCharleston's Oldest Guide Service and Most Respected Outfitter, Coastal Expeditions provides kayak touring in South Carolina, no experience necessary. Estuaries are the most biodiversified ecosystem on the planet. South Carolina has more estuary/barrier island habitat than any other state in the nation, and the longest stretch of protected coastline on the Eastern seaboard. This rich environment is where fresh and saltwater intermingle present a diverse array of flora and fauna. Whether paddling in the black water creeks of a Cypress swamp, old canals of abandoned rice fields, or the coastal waters of the barrier islands, Coastal Expeditions will highlight the Low Country. Mt. Pleasant (843) 884-7684
BOAT TOURS
Fort Sumter Tours Fort Sumter Tours is an authorized National Park Service concessionaire. They provide the only commercial boat transportation to Fort Sumter, the island fort where the Civil War began. The cruise yachts are U.S. Coast Guard inspected passenger vessels. They are clean, safe and equipped with snack bars and restrooms. Two convenient locations from which you can depart: Liberty Square in downtown Charleston, or in Mt. Pleasant at the Patriots Point Maritime Museum, the world's largest naval and maritime museum 360 Concord Street, Suite 201Charleston (843) 881-7337
Schooner Pride Come ride with us through the famous and historic harbor of Charleston South Carolina. There is nothing so beautiful and quietly elegant than...Schooner Pride. The PRIDE is an 84 foot three masted gaff topsail schooner and a Class "C" Tall Ship. She was modeled to resemble the old coastal trading schooners and has the character and charm of the great days of sail. She is silently pushed by the winds and tides. The guests may help by raising and trimming the sails or even taking a turn at the wheel. The Pride sails from the Aquarium Wharf located directly behind the I-Max Theater on Concord St. (843) 559-9686
Spirit Line Dinner Cruises Enjoy an unforgettable three hour cruise and breathtaking views of Charleston Harbor, as you savor a three-course gourmet meal (prepared to order), table-side service, your favorite beverage and live entertainment. 205 King Street Charleston (843) 722-2628
PLANE TOURS
One idea many people don't think about is a flying tour. It's much more affordable than you think, as the rates include two people. You'll experience rich vistas of Charleston's waterways, forests, beaches and islands, as well as a bird's eye view of Peninsular Charleston. And if you're thinking of moving here, you owe it to yourself to spend an hour or two viewing Charleston from the air. Jim Ellison with Flying High Over Charleston is a commercial pilot with 20 years of experience flying in the Charleston area.
Middleton Place Outdoor Program 4290 Ashley River Rd., Charleston, SC 29414 (800) 543-4774
This quality facility trains the horse in all disciplines of pleasure and competition. Their success is measured by the enthusiastic response of our students, boarders and the horses. www.theinnatmiddletonplace.com
Timothy Creek Riding Center 1596 Highway 78 Ridgeville, SC 29472 (843) 873-0847
Offers trail riding and boarding facilities in the tri-country area. 800 acres of woodlands and swamps for beginner and advanced riders. www.timothycreek.com
HOUSE HUNTING
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One idea many people don't think about is a flying tour. It's much more affordable than you think, as the rates include two people. You'll experience rich vistas of Charleston's waterways, forests, beaches and islands, as well as a bird's eye view of Peninsular Charleston. And if you're thinking of moving here, you owe it to yourself to spend an hour or two viewing Charleston from the air. Jim Ellison with 
