Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Good 'Ole Summertime

I am a local and am amazed every Summer 'high season' at the amount of activities, many free-of-charge, that can be enjoyed on Charleston's Sea Islands. Visitors and residents alike have a plethora of options. Clearly limitless in choice for quality 'paid' enjoyment - inshore and offshore fishing charters, paddling and kayaking eco-tours, nature tours and shelling excursions, sailing and motorboating, jet ski and banana boat rentals, water-skiing and kneeboarding to name some of the many on-the-water activities. Landlubbers have an abundance, too - plantation tours, walking or motorcoach tours, the Aquarium, touring Patriots Point, or simply walking the historic streets of Charleston, the Battery and marveling at the scenery of White Point Gardens and the ocean vistas it provides. And, what family would not enjoy a romping splash in the Waterfront Park fountains on a hot Summer day? Charleston is a treasure trove of fun including family options that are unique such as a visit to the Lowcountry Children's Museum. But, what really is amazing are the amount of Free Activities families can enjoy!
Just a few examples include: Bringing your beach blanket and beach chairs to the 'Village Green' betwixt the adorable shops of Freshfields Village between Kiawah and Seabrook Islands. On Monday nights from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. visitors can enjoy the colorful, fresh and fun to stroll stands of Lowcountry Farmers, Food Vendors and Artisan's wares. On Wednesday nights are great free Outdoor Movies. On Friday nights from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. are wonderful live bands. 'Music on the Green' can be enjoyed while strolling the shops of Freshfields Village and maybe sampling a low-key or high-end bite to eat.
For only $5, children ages 5 to 13 can try fishing from Bohicket Marina on Wednesdays, all Summer at 9:00 a.m., for an entry fee of only $5 - Rods and Baits provided.
Over on the Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island and Wild Dunes side for island guests...nearby Mt. Pleasant's beautiful new Memorial Waterfront Park Pier is a not-to-be-missed photo-op! Starting at the Mt. Pleasant Visitor's Center - guests and residents can enjoy walking to the end of the Pier and literally be looking at Historic Charleston on the right, Patriots Point on the left, and all the varied boating activity in between! On Monday night at 9:00 p.m. on July 24th - all it takes is bringing your beach chair and one can enjoy a delightful Free Movie. Viva Summer in Charleston, SC!