Shanea Patterson

Charleston with T . weens: A Perfect Family Day - AOL Travel News YOU COULD WIN A DISNEY CRUISE "'"'' Aol Travel. Page I of 2 [m•~ ► -----~~ - -- ~ ~~·"-(31r, • Tr.tva Ideas aid lrt~ rests • Chftston 'M!h Tweens A Perfed: Fanitu D _ ,.,,, ay . AOL Travel News Charleston with Tweens: A Perfect Family Day byp Shan.a Patten.on.an AOL Travel Contrt,utor osted Sep 13'- PM Sout, Carolina 1s hane to one of the most dlami oti · exctement and adventt.n a'ld rich wrth erterta,n~nt ae: in the county- Char1eston. ~hal1eston is a city brimming 'Mth ff'lJseums and resta.Jrants, Cha1eston prov,des a . d e~dles for~ entre farnly. From aquariums ard parks to of lhe ~st Ideas for families visrting Charlesbn infinite hst d tt"ings to 00 a, a famity vacation. Belc:7.v are some wi=:. Morning fl:" T raveIng aro.md Charleston wlh tweens ,s best done ru · some old-fashioned Soutiem coolf on a QS1omach, so nse ear1y and head to Homny Grill for and tie food impeccable The tied ; l ~ = n d I grabbed _a btte to eat there. Here, the serw:e is exceplonal nd My niece chose the CDUntry brealer is- and lckets cost $16for aduls, $14.50 br seniors. $10 for children aged 611 and tee for children 5 and under.Purchase tickets onine ahead of time to guarantee your spot Afternoon Grab a delcious lunch at the No,sy O yster, which lives up ID tts name. As long as you don't mind a little noise and a bl of a wat. this kid.friendly eatery is a fun place to take your !weens. In our experience, the oper>air booths are refreshng, the serw:e attentive and friendly and the food surprisingly good and fresh Try the snapper wlh Carolina rice and coleslaw, or the sesame...ncrused bJna and Jama can shrmp salad You- !weens (and ther taste buds) w i l be satisfied' The No;;y Oyster, 24 N. Market Street Charleston, SC 29401 ,-. Any family vacation in Char1es1on with tweens shou1d n dude a stop at the Chareston watertont Park on the comer ofVendue Range and Conord Street, a perfect place to take in the historic downtown Char~ston n all tts beauty The park rtset is eight acres and runs along the Charleston Harboc The cool ocean breeie along wlh the waterfountans arid swinging benches make his park one of the nicest things lo do in Charleston, with !weens who still enjoy playing on the swings and in the water This is the perfect place lo relax and enjoy the beautlul wea1her i, downtown CharleS1on. W>en you're ready to contim.e your family vacation in Charleston with !weens. take a carriage ride arOU'ld the gorgeous city with Classic Carrege Wlrks. The on&liou- private or grOJp carriage tours take you on an informalive journey with knowedgeable tour gudes The pnvate tour costs $100 for two peope and you get a discoun1 ~ you bOdk online before your trip. Group lour rates are $20for aduls (12 and over) and $12 br children (aged 5-11 ). Chi dren four and under ride for free, but must srt on an adurs lap Classic Carrege 1/Vorks, 10 Guignard Street Charleston. SC 29401 ,- Evening Wlen ts time for dnner, head towards the water and grab a table at Fleet Landng. This casual seafood restaurant srts nght on the water and i; housed i1 a rebred naval buk1ing Wlether )OU sn inside or on ~e d~. you can er,oy an unobstructed w,w of the water whle you dine on fresh seafood and other Lowcnuntryanspired d,shes I particularty enjoy the Caroina lump crab cakes Reservations are strongy recommerded, since Fleet Harbor gets pretty crowded, espeoally durng dnner. The restaurant does have a kids men.,, wrth al rtems priced al $5.95 or less http:!/news. travel.aol.com//20 I 0/09/ l 3/charleston-with-tweens/ 10/27/2010 I Charleston with Tweens: A Perfect Family Day - AOL Travel News Page 2 of 2 Fleet Landhg Restaurant 186 Concord Streel Char1es1on, SC 29401 ,- The perfect endh g to your family vacation in Charleslon with tweans can be i:>und at Charleslon's Candy Kitchen. Localod on Markel Street this old-fashioned candy shop offers a variety of delicious desserts. From homa..nade peanl.l bufler rups and candied apples lo moulh-welerhg rudge, 11Is quahl little candy shop has yummy treats your !weens will love Check this place out for an afler-lerested in ccntributing to AOL Tra1el, join our netoorl< of writers and chec/