Excursion Options - Overnight Camping
Each overnight stay at Patriots Point includes an excursion option to another one of the Charleston area's great educational attractions. Because of availability limitations, you'll be asked to make a first, second and third excursion choice when registering. Groups are responsible for transportation.

Tour of Ft. Sumter
Boarding a tour boat at Patriots Point or Aquarium Wharf in downtown Charleston, campers take the scenic ride across Charleston Harbor to Ft. Sumter National Monument, where the Civil War began.
www.spiritlinecruises.com/sumter_overview.asp

Tour Charleston Harbor
This fascinating non-stop tour takes in the many wonders of Charleston Harbor, ranging from rich Civil War era historical spots to modern marvels such as the Ravenel Bridge and the huge ships that pull into port.
www.spiritlinecruises.com/sumter_overview.asp

South Carolina Aquarium
Sharks, river otters and thousands of amazing aquatic creatures. The South Carolina Aquarium features a broad collection of marine life from the great oceans of the world as well as South Carolina's inland waterways, rivers and lakes.
www.scaquarium.org

Charleston Explorer
A hands on interactive oceanography merit badge program, for all scouts and students. You are our staff scientist for the day, research, squishy stuff and all.
www.charlestonexplorers.org

Boone Hall Plantation
Boone Hall is one of America's oldest working, living plantations. Tours give visitors an understanding of day to day activities of those who lived on plantations as well as the history of the people who lived at Boone Hall.
www.boonehallplantation.com

Charleston Museum
America's first museum! Founded in 1773, its mission is to preserve and interpret the cultural and natural history of Charleston and the South Carolina Lowcountry.
www.charlestonmuseum.org

Charleston Walks
A spectrum of lively, educational thematic walking tours suitable for both adults and children. The Original Charleston Walk touches on key events, characters and sites from 1670 through today.
www.charlestonwalks.com

Charles Towne Landing
Experience the birthplace of the first permanent European settlement in the Carolinas. This newly renovated park features a Visitor Center with interactive exhibits, a replica of the 17th century trading ship, interpretive trails and ongoing archaeological activity.
www.charlestowne.org

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