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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, Mount Pleasant SC | Nearby Businesses


40 Patriots Point Rd
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-2727

Walk in the steps of heroes at the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum. Guests can step aboard three museum ships: USS Yorktown CV-10, Essex-class aircraft carrier; USS Laffey DD-724, Sumner-class naval destroyer; and USS Clamagore SS-343, GUPPY III submarine. In addition, 29 aircraft are on display from conflicts ranging from World War II to present-day operations. The national Congressional Medal of Honor Museum is also currently located aboard the USS Yorktown. On the landside of the museum there is a true-to-scale exhibit of a Vietnam-era Naval Support Base (currently closed for renovations, reopening by Veterans Day 2014) and also a Cold War Sub Memorial. Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum also offers one of the largest education and overnight camping programs in the nation, with more than 40,000 school-age children attending these programs each year. We offer structured programs focusing on history, science and technology curriculum course work. For more than 30 years, organized groups of 10 or more have been camping overnight aboard the USS Yorktown. Campers sleep in the berthing areas where the sailors once slept and learn about naval and aviation history. Each camping package includes self-guided tours, meals and entertainment, plus an on-site educational program. There are two snack bars on site staffed by Sticky Fingers Barbeque. There is also a sit-down restaurant, The Fighting Lady Café, onboard the USS Yorktown. Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is also available as an event location. There are 18 different spaces aboard the museum’s ships and surrounding property that can accommodate groups of 15 to 4,000. Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is located on the Charleston Harbor at 40 Patriots Point Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. Posting Policy: Thank you for liking the Facebook page for the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum. We ask all followers to be civil in their comments, and also not post content that may violate the intellectual property rights of other people or organizations. Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum page administrators reserve the right to block offending users or remove any content deemed inappropriate.

Travel/Leisure Near Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

Ondeck Charleston
Distance: 0.3 mi Competitive Analysis
24 Patriots Point Rd
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 971-0700

The Ondeck Charleston Sailing Center caters to EVERYONE interested in sailing. Newcomers will find a complete sailing school with first class instructors providing a full range of U.S. Sailing Certification Courses from basic Keelboat through Ocean Passage Making. Experienced sailors will find advanced courses designed to expand ones sailing horizons. Racing sailors will find specialized courses on the finer aspects of racing from advanced sail trim to tactics and crew teamwork. Ondeck also offers a full line of cruising and racing sailboats of various lengths for vacation, cruising, and racing charters. Ondeck is known worldwide for hosting outstanding corporate and teambuilding events. Our venue in Charleston is provides the perfect mix of “adventure travel” and a beautiful location. Our local staff is highly experienced in building custom programs to meet your company’s special requirements. Charleston is also one of the largest regatta locations on the East Coast of the United States. Join Ondeck and race in Charleston Race Week or The Charleston to Bermuda Race or work through our sailing center to joins Ondeck’s extensive fleet in regattas throughout the Caribbean and Europe. Grab your gear and “Lets Go Sailing!”

Charlestowne Hotels
Distance: 0.5 mi Competitive Analysis
28 Bridgeside Blvd
Charleston, SC 29464-4399
(843) 972-1400

Being developers and hotel owners themselves, Charlestowne Hotels understands the inherent risks that owners face, as well as the importance of adaptability and expertise in each project. Its current portfolio includes AAA Four-Diamond hotels, luxury boutique historic inns, beachfront condominium hotels, deluxe mountain inns, golf resorts, and branded full-service and limited-service properties. Such adeptness and diversification has led to numerous industry accolades including Conde Nast Magazine “Gold List” and “#1 Hotel in the United States” awards, TripAdvisor’s #1 and #2 Luxury Hotel in the United States awards, Expedia’s “Top 10 Four Star Hotels in the US” award, as well as other national media and AAA honors.

Fort Sumter Tours
Distance: 1.1 mi Competitive Analysis
Corporate Office: 360 Concord St - Suite 201
Charleston, SC 29401-6305
(843) 722-2628

April 12th, 1861… the first shots were fired on Fort Sumter, and so began the American Civil War. Fort Sumter’s significance in history is a benchmark. The site of the first shots fired in the American Civil War, Fort Sumter is a poignant part of our country’s biography. The story of brother against brother touches not only those who have a keen interest in history but anyone who visits this prestigious site. You will step back in time when you step off our boat and onto this well preserved piece of American history. Fort Sumter Tours is an authorized National Park Service concessioner. We provide the only commercial boat transportation to Fort Sumter. We offer many departure times daily from two convenient locations, Liberty Square, downtown Charleston, or Patriots Point, in Mt. Pleasant. Once aboard, you will experience a relaxing 30 minute narrated cruise to historic Fort Sumter. You will learn about the events which led to the outbreak of America’s most bloody war. When you arrive you will be greeted by National Park Service Rangers, who will provide further details about Fort Sumter and its pivotal role in the War Between the States. On the fort you will find a very informative museum with many historic artifacts and a souvenir shop. After your one hour visit, you will enjoy a scenic cruise back to your departure point.