Mount Pleasant / Charleston KOA

Blackbeard's Cove

Don't miss this great attraction, located right next to the KOA! Blackbeard's Cove's family fun activities include Arcade, remote control boats, Climbing Wall, Go Karts, Miniature Golf, Jump Land and Kiddie Karnival.

Middleton Place

Middleton Place is a carefully preserved 18th-century plantation, which include America’s oldest landscaped gardens. Rare camellias, azaleas, magnolias and ancient live oaks accent a landscape design magnificent all year. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission fee charged.

Public Beaches

Aircraft Carrier "Yorktown" and Tour Boat to "Ft. Sumter"

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Boone Hall Plantation

The Boone Hall Plantation is a 738-acre estate rich in the history of South Carolina’s Low Country. Boone Hall Plantation was a cotton plantation in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, and covered more than 17,000 acres. Brick and tile were handmade on the plantation (these same brick may still be seen in the mansion, cotton gin house, slave cabins, circular smokehouse and in the formal gardens’ walls and walks). In 1904 Boone Hall Plantation had developed the world’s largest pecan groves (acres of these groves are still productive). The plantation has a famous one-half mile avenue of massive, Spanish moss-draped live oaks. The first trees of the avenue were planted in 1743. Open year-round except for Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Hours are Monday thru Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The hours during April 1 to Labor Day are Monday thru Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission fee charged.

Low Country Oyster Festival

The Low Country Oyster Festival is held in January. Enjoy steamed oysters by the buckets, live music, oyster shucking contest, children’s events and much more!

February Events

Camellia Walks (held early February) - Enjoy a guided tour of Middleton Place gardens with emphasis on the varieties, flower types, propagation and cultivation of camellias.
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition - More than $20 million in fine art is displayed in a festive tribute to nature. In 12 locations throughout the city, you will find wildlife paintings, prints, carvings, sculpture, collectibles and more.

March Events

Festival of Houses and Gardens - A legendary tour that showcases the historic neighborhoods and private gardens of one of America’s oldest port cities. Oyster roasts are added attractions.
Spring at Hampton Festival -- Held in McClellanville. This celebration emphasizes colonial era plantation life and features artisans, Low Country foods and music.

April Events

Annual Spring Candlelight Concert - Drayton Hall will continue the centuries-old tradition of piano concerts in its Great Hall by showcasing outstanding young pianists.
Low Country Cajun Festival - Cajun, Creole and Low Country food and music will be part of this all-day festival at James Island County Park.
Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival - Held in Mt. Pleasant. Wonderful seafood dishes, lots of entertainment and arts and crafts help the community celebrate the shrimp industry.

May Events

Low Country Shrimp Festival - Held in McClellanville. A Blessing of the Fleet ceremony celebrates tradition in this coastal community, and the crowds gather for clam chowder, fish stew, seafood dinners, live entertainment and other major attractions.
Low Country Senior Sports Classic - Four days of recreation, competition and social events, including big band socials, horseshoes, track and field events, golf and tennis for ages 50 plus.

May - June Events

Spoleto Festival U.S.A. - This famous international festival, the American counterpart to Spoleto, Italy, showcases world renowned performers in drama, dance, music and art.
Piccolo Spoleto - Charleston puts on its counterpart to Spoleto, showcasing outstanding talent from around the Southeast region.

Hispanic Festival

Held in August. This festival includes colorful costumes, authentic Latino foods, dancing, music, children’s activities and more.