Things to do in Charleston, SC

Yes. The carrier is a Patriot's Point and open for touring for a fee. Other ships and a Vietnam display are there too. Fort Sumter is interesting as is The Battery and Old Charleston. Also the market is interesting as well as many historic homes. Tours leaving from the visitor's center is a good way to get an overview of the sites and history.

The aircraft carrier is at a location called Patriots Point. The have a submarine, coast guard vessel and musuem.

May also consider a trip out to Fort Sumter which not only wil take you to the fort but also give you a water tour of the harbor.

If into nature, you could consider a day trip by ferry to Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge.

Back to history would be the plantations in the area. The closest to KOA Mt Pleasant would be Boone Hall Plantation.

Since it will be hot by June, an evening stroll in downtown Charleston will feel wonderful with the cooler ocean breeze coming into town. And what better way than on a ghost tour. Either (Walking tour) or carriage tour.

Problem will be deciding how to spend your limited time.

If you're a history buff, you'll be in your glory!

We went to Charleston, last June and had a wonderful time. So much to see an do from the USS Yorktown to Ft. Sumpter and the old plantations. The carriage tour around the city was also very interesting and highly recommended. We really didn't eat out much but hit all the recommended sites and enjoyed every one.

Great place to visit!

Dinner at The Plantation Inn. You will not be disappointed.

Agree with the Patriots Point and Boone Hall plantation recommendations. Will also recommend Magnolia Plantation and Gardens as well.

Don't forget teh market on "Market Street". There are also ghost tours if you are in that sort of thing. Since you like history, you often get some history out of them.

I would add Ft Moultrie to the list and lunch at Hymans near the market. A carriage ride is a great way to see the old homes. History abounds.

If you spend any time in Charleston and you are not immune to history, you have to see the CSS Hunley.

Matt

You have to try a Dog at Cosmic Jacks Best dogs I have ever had. Its just right down the road from the KOA.

Cypress Gardens So. Carolina

If you're looking for a couple places to eat downtown, try Lowcountry Bistro or Poogan's porch. They're more of a "locals" place. Actually, since you're staying in Mt. Pleasant, try out Red's on shem creek.

Yorktown is pretty neat, also the boat ride and history of Fort Sumter, but you can also go see the Hunley in N Charleston. The aquarium is "ok" as far as aquariums are concerned. I dunno if yall are into fire trucks, but there is a fire truck museum next to the Tanger outlets.

It's really hard to sum up Charleston in a few days, but it sounds like you have a good start. If you have any more questions, you can PM me. I've lived just outside of Charleston my whole life.