Visitors who want to see Charleston the way the locals do should head to Shem Creek where shrimp boats dock daily, dolphins are always playing and restaurants are serving up shrimp and grits and ice cold beverages.
Shem Creek – located in the heart of Mount Pleasant – is home to water tour companies, restaurants and bars along with a new town park and boardwalk.
“It’s the gem of Mount Pleasant,” said Chip Deaton, owner of Charleston Water Taxi, which has started offering taxi service from downtown Charleston to Mount Pleasant.
At $15 per person round trip, it’s affordable transportation plus provides a beautiful view of the Charleston Harbor and the Cooper River Bridge.
Last fall, the town of Mount Pleasant opened Shem Creek Park, which provides spectacular views of the Charleston Harbor from the 2,200-foot boardwalk through the marsh and stretching almost into the harbor itself.
Charleston Water Taxi runs on a continuous loop around Charleston Harbor between Patriots Point and downtown Charleston in addition to its new Shem Creek stop. Evening sunset cruises are offered daily along with private charters.
Park your car so you can experience Charleston like a local – pulling up to Shem Creek in a boat and enjoying the salt air – tinged night life.
