Charleston · FORT SUMTER & PATRIOTS POINT
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The first shots of the Civil War were fired out here, and the harbor forts still stand watch. Here are the best ways to visit Fort Sumter and Patriots Point — which include the ferry, how long you get on the island, whether the aircraft carrier Yorktown is part of the ticket, and what each costs.
Prebook Fort Sumter entry with a round-trip ferry from Charleston Harbor. Harbor views, a ranger greeter, and a full hour at the fort.
“Great ferry ride. Wonderfully i formative Park Rangers. They were great at answering the numerous questions. Flag ceremony was really nice. Perfect weather”
Step onto the USS Yorktown after hours in Charleston for WWII stories, spooky ship lore, and exclusive access to closed areas.
“Tour was great, take lots of pics and videos. Our guide was the best, couldn't imagine doing the tour with anyone else.”
Step onto the USS Yorktown at night for a 1.5-hour ghost-and-history tour with after-dark access to closed areas.
“We were given a lot of information of the USS Yorktown. I would highly recommend This your!!!”
