Activities & Attractions near Our Charleston Hotel
Explore Charleston’s many cultural attractions during your stay at Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina. Whether you’re a history buff or animal lover, or are in town looking at potential universities for your high school graduate, there are plenty of things to do and see nearby. You’ll find our hotel conveniently close to Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, home of the USS Yorktown, while the South Carolina Aquarium, MUSC, and other historic downtown attractions are just a short ferry ride away.
USS Yorktown at Patriots Point
Commissioned on April 15, 1943, the USS Yorktown was the tenth aircraft carrier to serve in the United States Navy. It was used in WWII and the Vietnam War, earning a total of 16 battle stars, before being decommissioned in 1970 and placed in reserve. In 1975, the historic ship was transferred from Bayonne, New Jersey to its current home in Charleston as the centerpiece of the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum. This attraction is less than a half mile from our resort.
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)
Open since 1824, MUSC is one of the oldest schools of medicine in the U.S. It features six colleges—for medicine, dental medicine, pharmacy, nursing, health professions, and graduate studies—as well as a public medical center and research center. MUSC is located in downtown Charleston, just 5.8 miles from our resort. Stop by and take a tour, or visit a loved one.
South Carolina Aquarium
Located just across the Cooper River from our resort, the South Carolina Aquarium is home to more than 10,000 plants and animals, including otters, sea turtles, alligators, hawks, seahorses, and sharks. The aquarium’s largest exhibit—the Great Ocean Tank—holds more than 385,000 gallons of water and contains more than 700 sea creatures. There is also a Touch Tank where you can touch and feel several species of invertebrates, like hermit crabs, sea urchins, and Atlantic stingrays.
The aquarium is open daily from 9 am – 4 pm. You can even take the Charleston Water Taxi from our docks to the Charleston Maritime Center, which is right next to the aquarium.
More Activities to Enjoy
The area surrounding our resort is perfect for exploring. Experience nature via kayak or paddleboard. Hike or bike on a nearby nature trail. Go crab hunting or fishing for marlin, tuna, and wahoo. Take a sunset cruise in the harbor. Enjoy a night of wine and painting at Wine & Design off Broadway Street in Mount Pleasant. Just ask our staff for ideas on how to fill your days and nights.
Resort Events
Enjoy a variety of fabulous events right here at our Charleston resort. Seasonal events held at our resort include:
- April through June – Party at the Point
- One Saturday a month, November through March – Oysters on the Point
