Top 10 Things to Do in McClellanville

May 3rd, 2007 Uncategorized

Thinking about moving to McClellanville, but worried that theres just nothing to do? Well we may not be the entertainment capitol of the world, but we make up for that with our natural and historic beauty. Spending time with friends and family is what McClellanville is all about, but here are the top ten things that you can do by yourself or with a group in or near McClellanville.

10. Take a Day Trip– Theres plenty of places to visit close to McClellanville: Hampton and Hopsawee Plantation, Buck Hall Recreation Area, and Seewee Visitors Center, for starters.

9. Join the Festivities – McClellanvilles Annual Blockbuster is the Lowcountry Shrimp Festival (held the 1st Saturday in May), but there lots of other community events if you want to make some new friends.

8. Hunting – If its hunting season and youre looking to bag a trophy buck, turkey, boar, or duck than McClellanville is the place for you.

7. Enjoy Nature – Whether its a hike through the National Forest, A bike ride on the Palmetto Trail, or a stroll on Skippers Point, nature is all around us and is always a nice, relaxing way to spend your time.

6. Go Fishing – Is there anything more relaxing than an afternoon on the boat reeling in spot-tail bass or waist-deep in the surf with a trout on your hook?

5. Shop – Check out our businesses for arts and crafts, books by local authors, fresh seafood, strawberries, and last minute gifts.

4. Eat – Its Americas favorite pastime and weve got the best restaurants around serving up lots of local seafood in Southern dishes. Dont forget oyster roasts when it gets colder too.

3. The Village Museum – Theres something for everyone at the Village Museum. Displays and exhibits provide the history of McClellanville dating back to the Indians.

2. Tour the Village – In a car, on a bike, or on your own two feet, the Historic District of McClellanville offers great views of homes, flowering plants, live oaks, and the water.

1. Go to the Beach – If you dont have a boat, find someone who does and make that person your new best friend. If you dont know where to go, heres a map. Take a picnic lunch to the beach, cruise the Intracoastal Waterway, or take a sunset cruise up Jeremy Creek.

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