ANYONE NEAR CHARLESTON????

[Basstar]

I am planning a mini vacation to Charleston, SC within the next few weeks, just to relax, see some sights, etc.Any advice on what to see, where to go, restaurants to visit, etc. are appreciated.

[RobShaw]

I lived there in the early 80s and visit often. The Cooper River is one of the best bass fisheries Ive ever experienced.If you like seafood, you have to go to Hymans Seafood in downtown Chas.You really need to tour the Battery and take the Ferry to Ft Sumter.Have funp.s. shrimp and grits for breakfast!

[Basstar]

Thanks Rob,I can taste those shrimp pancakes with blueberry syrup right now! LOLWill take your advice and check those places out.

[RobShaw]

if you recall the mini-series “The North and the South” from the early 80s, many of the scenes were filmed downtown at the Battery. They simply filled the streets with dirt. I was stationed on a submarine out of Charleston during that time and we were invited to a lot of the filming. You can also view the confederate submarine HUNLEY which was found a few years ago with the remains still in the submarine. I went down to Chas for the funeral of the sailors as I also served on the modern day HUNLEY…which we decommissioned in 1994.If you have small kids and youre near a body of fresh water, whether it looks like a flooded ditch or a pond, the alligator population has really exploded. Just a few days ago, a man somehow survived a gator attack at Santee Cooper. Pretty gruesome story so I wont go into details…

[dbasketman]

Wife and i enjoyed a day or so in Charleston last year, and many sights to see, buggy ride, tours, etc,,,,,we had done Savannah, GA the preceeding weekend, and enjoyed that city very much. Great people in both areas, and plenty to see and do. Have fun, as good food and sights galore on the southeast coast. D.

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