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CHARLESTON



 

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Walking along the Beach Boardwalk; credit Charleston CVB

 

CHARLESTON PARKS and WATERFRONT


Charleston, SC

City Marina
DESCRIPTION: The City Marina is the largest full service marina downtown; when its warm you can parasail, rent wave runners, powerboats, and take off-shore fishing trips

DAYS & HOURS: daily 8a-7p

ADDRESS: 17 Lockwood Blvd  MAP

PHONE: 843-853-4386

Folly Beach, SC

Folly Beach Fishing Pier
DESCRIPTION: 1,045 ft. fishing pier on the Atlantic Ocean; concession area, a small gift and tackle shop, and restaurant; parking is $5 per vehicle which may be applied towards your fishing fee

DAYS & HOURS: April-Oct 6a-11p; Dec-Feb 8a-5p; March & Nov 7a-7p

ADDRESS: 101 East Arctic Ave  MAP

PHONE: 843-588-FISH or 843-762-2172

Monocks Corner, SC

Cypress Gardens
DESCRIPTION: Stroll miles of walking trails that wind through beautiful gardens, paddle a flat bottom boat through a real cypress swamp, relax in a House which features native butterflies and plants in all their glory or explore an aquarium that offers an up-close look at amphibians, reptiles and fish native to the cypress swamp

DAYS & HOURS: daily 9a-5p

ADDRESS: 3030 Cypress Gardens Road  MAP

PHONE: 843-553-0515


GOLFING


Over 200 years ago Charleston was the site of America's first golf course and club.  The tradition continues today with some the world's signature courses designed by golf's great players.  You should think no less of Charleston's major public parks and gardens.

Charleston, SC

Links at Stono Ferry
DESCRIPTION: Located on the Intracoastal Waterway in the beautiful low country, this par 72-course is both a challenge and a pleasure to experience

DAYS & HOURS: daily 7a- 7p

ADDRESS: 5365 Forest Oaks Drive  MAP

PHONE: 843-763-1817

Mt. Pleasant, SC

Charleston National Country Club & Learning Center
DESCRIPTION: Designer Rees Jones calls it "one of the elite venues in golf"; a top golf course and learning center with affordable prices

DAYS & HOURS: daily 7a- 7p

ADDRESS: 1360 National Drive  MAP

PHONE: 843-884-7799

WEBSITE: http://www.charlestonnationalgolf.com

Rivertowne Country Club
DESCRIPTION: Designed by Arnold Palmer, it was the first signature course in Greater Charleston; open to the public and just 20 minutes from downtown; one-year advance tee-times available; situated among scenic marshlands and majestic live oaks; GPS-equipped carts, full-driving range, chipping and putting greens, clubhouse, and a pro shop

ADDRESS: 1700 River Towne Country Club Drive  MAP

PHONE: 843-216-3777

WEBSITE: http://www.rivertownecountryclub.com

Dunes West Golf Club
DESCRIPTION: Arthur Hills design will challenge golfers of all skill levels; has been ranked as a must play in Charleston. Admission cost seasonal

DAYS & HOURS: daily 7a- 6p

ADDRESS: 3535 Wando Plantation Way  MAP

PHONE: 843-856-9000

WEBSITE: http://www.duneswestgolfclub.com

Kiawah Island, SC

Kiawah Island Cougar Point Course
DESCRIPTION: Designed by Gary Player; a par-72 layout features scenery along tidal marsh, and the Kiawah River; a completely new layout designed to championship standards that will challenge the scratch player while providing an enjoyable round for seasoned pros

ADDRESS: 1 Sanctuary Beach Drive  MAP

PHONE: 843-768-7272

WEBSITE: http://www.kiawahresort.com/golf/cougar-point

Kiawah Island Ocean Course
DESCRIPTION: Designed by Pete Dye and opened for the 1991 Ryder Cup Matches; the course offers two miles of panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and 10 holes playing along the beach; Golf magazine ranks Ocean Course among its "Top 100" courses

ADDRESS: Ocean Course Drive  MAP

PHONE: 843-768-7272

WEBSITE: http://www.kiawahresort.com/golf/the-ocean-course/

Kiawah Island Osprey Point Course
DESCRIPTION: Designed by Tom Fazio; this players course features variety along four large, natural lakes, marshland, and dense oaks, pines, and magnolias; a par-72 layout that takes full advantage of its landscape

ADDRESS: Kiawah Island Osprey Point  MAP

PHONE: 843-768-7272

WEBSITE: http://www.kiawahresort.com/golf/osprey-point/

Kiawah Island Turtle Point Course
DESCRIPTION: Designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in 1981; course is on the Carolinas' PGA circuit, the South Carolina Amateur and the 1990 PGA Cup Matches; features greens blended into the native landscape and rolling sand dunes along the Atlantic Ocean

ADDRESS: Kiawah Island Turtle Point  MAP

PHONE: 843-768-7272

WEBSITE: http://www.kiawahresort.com/golf/turtle-point/




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