Mount Pleasant, South Carolina: Aircraft Carrier and Mini-Vietnam

The USS Yorktown aircraft carrier has been here since 1976. There's also a 2.5-acre outdoor recreation of a Vietnam War support base, complete with choppers and PT boats. USS Clamagore submarine, formerly here, sprouted leaks and has been scrapped.

Patriots Point

Address:: 40 Patriots Point Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC
Directions:: Patriots Point. I-26 exit 220 or 220B. Drive east, cross the Ravenel Bridge. At the end of the bridge merge right onto Coleman Blvd/Hwy 703. At first traffic light turn right onto Bud Darby Lane. Follow Bud Darby Lane until it ends and becomes Patriots Point Rd.
Hours:: Daily 9-6:30 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:: 843-884-2727
Admission:: Adults $20 (parking $5)
RA Rates:: Worth a Detour

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USS Yorktown aircraft carrier.

Submarine, Aircraft Carrier, and Mini-Vietnam

Covid-19 restrictions have been relaxed. A very interesting exhibit. Take the time to sit through the videos. Very moving.

[Lynette, 06/21/2021]

USS Yorktown aircraft carrier

Submarine, Aircraft Carrier, and Mini-Vietnam

We spent the entire day at Patriots Point, learning the history and exploring the USS Yorktown, USS Laffey, and USS Clamagore. My military-loving 15 yr old loved it!

[K Ford, 10/13/2019]

Military vehicles and aircraft.

Submarine, Aircraft Carrier, and Mini-Vietnam

Plan on taking lots of time to see everything, and try to go on a cooler day. The Vietnam portion seemed kind of cheesy at first, but once we wandered around a bit it was really interesting and unique.

[Melanie Olds, 08/25/2019]

Carrier.