Activity Guide
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Ongoing
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
April 13, 2010 to October 19, 2010 shop the local farmer's market every Tuesday 4:00 PM until dark. Moultrie Middle School, Coleman Blvd (Rte. 703) A popular local event. Shop for fresh, locally grown produce, baked goods, flowers, and other treats while enjoying live music. Dinner is available from numerous food vendors, and there are activities for the kids. Take Palm Blvd (703) to Sullivan's Island, follow 703 across the drawbridge into Mt. Pleasant. The market is on the left, there is parking on the right. Can't miss it.
County Park of Isle of Palms
The only beach on the island that provides lifeguards, changing rooms, etc. A small entrance fee.
Loaves & Fishes program
The First United Methodist Church collects unopened nonperishable food items on Saturday mornings between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The food is sorted and delivered to East Cooper Community Outreach. 21st Ave and Palm Blvd (843) 886-6610
Irvin-House Vineyard Grape Stomp
Saturday, August 28, 2010, 2 - 6 PM.
SC Aquarium presents 10-Year Birthday Celebration
Friday, May 14, 2010 9 AM - 6 PM Bring the whole family for a weekend full of adventures and events celebrating the SC Aquarium's 10-year anniversary! You wont want to miss the "cake in the tank", gator feeding and mascot parade! Call (843) 577- FISH for more info
Charleston Scottish Games at Boone Hall Plantation
September 18, 2010 Demonstrations of unique Scottish athletic events, piping, drumming, dancing, fiddling, and border collie dogs. Call (843) 552-2563 for more info
Fall Candlelight Tours of Homes & Gardens, 2010
September 23 - October 24, 2010 Tickets are $40 per ticket, per person, per tour. Tickets are available through The Preservation Society. Please call The Preservation Society office during normal office hours to order by telephone: (800) 968-8175 or (843) 722-4630. (Please be aware that many tours sell out in advance). A special weekend rate of $105 per person is available. Includes Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings' tours of the same weekend only. Group rates are available at a 20% discount per person for groups of 20 or more. Call for further details.
Moja
September 23- October 3, 2010 A celebration of African-American and Caribbean Arts. (843) 724-7305
18th Annual IOP Connector Bridge Run/Walk for the Child
Saturday, October 2, 2010 5K and 10K run and walk to benefit local child-related programs.
Taste of Charleston
October 8-10, 2010 30th Annual culinary event in Charleston showcasing our nationally renowned chefs of the lowcountry. Call (843) 577-4030 or (843) 452-6088
Southeastern Wildlife Expo
Feb 12-14 2010 The nation's largest wildlife and nature art event.
Spoleto USA
May 28-June 13, 2010 The premier cultural event of the Southeast. Piccolo Spoleto The little sister of Spoleto USA, this festival features many free and low priced concerts, shows, and events of all types. Also includes Fringe Festival events.
Charleston Maritime Festival
TBA See the Tall Ships and the Spirit of South Carolina. This year's festival was the largest tall ship gathering ever.
Sports & Recreation
In-shore Fishing
Sharpe Hook Charters Catch your trophy with your local captain aboard our fully-outfitted flats boat rigged with a brand new 2005 Mercury. (843) 886-4753
Off-shore Fishing
A-fish-a-knot-o Charters Climb aboard one of the fastest boats in Charleston and beat the fleet to the prime fishing grounds. Half Day, Three-quarter Day, and Full Day Gulf Stream fishing, as well as sunset harbor cruises are available at competitive rates. (843) 886-4753
Redfish Girl
Hop aboard Charter Captain Deanne Ramsey's 17-foot Key West center console boat and enjoy inshore fishing or cruise the Intracoastal Waterway. A perfect women's retreat! (843) 442-5252
Kite boarding
Never heard of it? Read this article in the Washington Post.
Kayaking
Isle of Palms Recreation Dept.
Telephone: (843) 886-8294 Basketball, Tennis, Yoga, Aerobics, and more Open Gym Hours
Monday 9am-6pm Tuesday 9am- 3:30pm Wednesday 12pm-4pm Thursday 9am -4pm Friday 9am-5pm Saturday 12:30-1:15pm/3:30-5pm Sunday 1:00 - 5:00pm YOGA
12:30 - 2:00pm Tuesday & Thursdays Rates for Island Visitors: $10.00 Walk ins Aerobics - Morning Session
Monday - Friday 8:00 - 9:00am Weekly rates for Island Visitors $15/ 3 times a week $10/ 2 times a week $7/Class Mommy & Me
Wednesdays 9:30 - 11:00am Children under the age of three years old are welcome! Come socialize with other parents and children. FREE! Call (843) 886-8294 for more information.
Rentals
Get Gemmin (Better than a Golf Cart) Rentals
Cruise the islands in style! Rent a GEM (Global Electric Motorcars) for your Isle of Palms or Folly Beach vacation for only a penny a mile! These electric gel battery cars are 100% street legal and safe.
Nature Kayak Tours on Charleston Harbor
Thursdays 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Fountain Walk dock next door to the South Carolina Aquarium Every Thursday, Venture out on top-of-the-line kayaks with an expert from Epic Kayaks and an educator from the South Carolina Aquarium. Learn about the wildlife in and around Charleston Harbor with a chance to see dolphins, sea turtles, osprey and more. $40 per person Make your reservations at the Epic Kayaks store, Suite 105 in the Fountain Walk building next door to the Aquarium, or call (843) 720-7772.
Kayak & Canoe Nature Tours
Professional Naturalist guides and Instructors servicing Isle of Palms, Shem Creek and Folly River. Tour saltwater islands, marshes, indian ruins, blackwater swamps and rice plantations. 1-800-673-0679
Culinary Heritage Walking Tours
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Fort Moultrie
1214 Middle Street., Sullivan's Island. Col.William Moultrie repelled attack by British fleet on June 28, 1776 at Fort Moultrie. Interior restored to reflect history of American coastal defense. Adults 17+,$3; Families, $5; Children under 16 are free. Seniors, $1. Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. (843) 883-3123.
Patriot's Point Naval and Maritime Museum
Features the USS Yorktown, one of the best known aircraft carriers in history. Also the Destroyer Laffey, Submarine Clagamore, and the Coast Guard Cutter Ingham.
Boone Hall Plantation
One of the nation's oldest working plantations. (843) 343-6456
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
1254 Long Point Road, Snee Farm,Mount Pleasant. 28-acre historic site is a remnant of Pinckney's 715-acre plantation, historically known as Snee Farm. Interpretive exhibits relate history of Pinckney, an early statesman who contributed to U.S. Constitution. Open seven days, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Admission free. (843) 881-5516.
Shem Creek
This area of Mt. Pleasant is famous for its shrimp boat docks and marsh views. Now it is a haven of the area's best restaurants.
Restaurants
Sea Biscuit Café
Great for breakfast. 21 JC Long Blvd, IOP (843)886-4079
Acme Cantina
The old-time place where locals go. 31 JC Long Blvd, IOP (843) 886-0024
Water's Edge
Fine dining on Shem Creek 1407 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt. Pleasant (843) 884-4074
Momma Brown's Barbeque
The real thing. 1471 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt. Pleasant (843) 849-8802
Churches
First United Methodist
12 - 21st Avenue Isle of Palms, SC 29451 886-6610
Isle of Palms Baptist
14 - 24th Avenue Isle of Palms, SC 29451 886-6762
St. Marks Lutheran
300 Palm Boulevard Isle of Palms, SC 29451 886-8557
Sunrise Presbyterian Church
3222 Middle St Sullivan's Island 883-3888
Church of the Holy Cross (Episcopal)
2520 Middle St Sullivan's Island 883-3586
Stella Maris Catholic Church
1204 Middle St Sullivan's Island 883-3108
Other Links
Charleston Area Convention & Visitor's Bureau
Isle of Palms official site
Turtle nests
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