James Island Vacation Activities

Johns Island and James Island are two of the Sea Islands near Charleston, South Carolina. The Ashley and Stono Rivers separate these islands from peninsular downtown Charleston.

Fort Sumter is located on an island just off the eastern tip of James Island and was the site of the first battle of the Civil War. Bombardment of Fort Sumter was started from Fort Johnson, which was located on the eastern portion of James Island.
Johns Island is home to “The Angel Oak”, a 1400-year-old Southern live oak tree.

Being areas that are steeped in history and surrounded by so much water you can imagine the wealth of activities that can be found on the islands and in nearby Charleston. Just to mention a few, Boating, Fishing, Golf, Tennis, great Restaurants and shopping

James Island Local Businesses

Carolina Backwaters Fishing Charters:

Captain Fred Bricketto of Carolina Backwaters offers the opportunity to fish the inshore backwaters of Charleston, SC and nearby coastal areas. His Egret 189, known in the fishing world as the Rolls Royce of flats boats, accommodates up to four anglers for a exciting day of catching year round. Fish species includes Redfish, Flounder, and Spotted Seatrout, as well as seasonal species of fish like Shark, Tarpon, Black Sea Bass, and Jack Crevalle. We are fully licensed, insured, LLC Company also specializing in educating novice fisherman and boaters on how to be more proficient, safe, confident, and knowledgeable while fishing and boating in Charleston, SC. Captain Bricketto offers a quality fishing experience that will always be remembered.
Go to: www.fishingcharterscharleston.com

Inshore fishing from Isle of Palms, SC

Addam's Artifacts:

We buy and sell Revolutionary War era, Civil War era, and Indian Wars era artifacts. We carry a wide range of items including but not limited to artillery, buttons, bullets, accoutrement plates, buckles, uniforms, paper items, and coins. All items are original and have an unconditional lifetime guarantee. All items have been recovered on private property with the owner's permission. To view which items we currently have for sale please click on either Civil War Sales or Rev. War Sales at the top of our page. If you are interested in setting up a relic hunt in the lowcountry please click on Relic Hunts at the top of our page, if you love history then this is for you! Please call 843-889-6073 or 843-276-8338 to check item availability or to Schedule your own Relic Hunt.
Hunt for more at: www.addams-artifacts.com/Site/Civil_War_Sales.html

Artifacts for Sale near Charleston, SC

Sandlapper Water Tours:

Welcome to Sandlapper Tours, a locally owned and operated tour and private boat charter company offering boat charters, history, nature and sunset tours each providing a unique way to experience the beauty and legend of Charleston, SC and all aboard the Palmetto, our 45ft USCG certified catamaran. Our Nature tours and History tours are proud to have a local naturalist and historian aboard who will interpret the sites guests will see. Come aboard for a Haunted Harbor Ghost Tour and explore the sites that cannot be reached on foot and hear the tales of lost fortunes and tragic death while riding Charleston's dark waves, you will never see this seaport the same again after attending one of our Charleston haunted Ghost tours! Experience Charleston, its harbor, and Lowcountry living like never before.
Test the Water at: www.sandlappertours.com

Harbor Tours and Cruises Charleston, South Carolina

Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens:

Boone Hall Plantation cherishes its position as one of our nation's most recognized historic sites and as one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Charleston, SC Lowcountry and touted as a must see stop on any trip to Charleston, SC by NBC Daytime television. See why Boone Hall is America's Most Photographed Plantation. Stroll the famous Avenue Of Oaks. Explore the Gullah Culture through live presentations. See our newest exhibit Black History In America presented in nine original slave cabins, tour the Plantation Home, and more. Enjoy one of America's oldest working, living Plantations and the setting where television shows and movies have been filmed. And for that special event or Wedding, our staff looks forward to assisting you in any way we can to plan the perfect event for your perfect day!
Stroll the Oaks: www.boonehallplantation.com

Plantation in Charleston, SC

Old Walled City Walking Tours:

As we amble down narrow alleyways, cobblestone streets and peek through grilled ironwork gateways at gardens both serene and glorious, I will share with you the history and the legends of that have shaped this remarkable community. Charleston, SC is a city as proud and noble as the people who created her, making any separation of the city and the people, or the past and today, an impossibility. This is the only historic city in America where people still live as they used to live, where life continues as it was in the time of our forefathers. I hope that after a walking tour through the streets of Charleston with me that you will share my love for America's Most Historic City.
Walk with me to: www.walledcitytours.com

Walking Tour in Charleston, SC

Colonial Walking Tours:

Offering two tours daily, The Ghost Hunt Walking Tour and The History of Charleston walking tour. The History of Charleston walking tour will take you around the infamous historic district and end in a private garden with refreshments. Walking with a local, whose family has lived in Charleston for over 300 years, will give you a real sense of Charleston's present and past. Join us for the best way to spend your morning in Charleston. The Ghost Hunt is a walk through the Historic district of Charleston, hunting the ghosts that are famous for Haunting this city. This unique tour takes you through historic Charleston's most infamous haunted locations. In the tranquility of the night, your guide explains the unearthly details of haunted Charleston. Will you see a ghost, spirit, or poltergeist? Join us for an adventure into the unknown! All tours are done by Candle light! Reservations are required, please call 843-813-5055.
Stroll over to: www.charlestonwalkingtours.net