Take a Yorktown tour at Patriot's Point museum ship
The decommissioned aircraft carrier Yorktown anchors Patriot's Point across the Cooper River from Charleston as the first phase of the Naval and Maritime Museum. A self guided tour shows berthing, a torpedo, hospital and dental areas, plus a flight deck view and exhibits including Wings of Eagles Wings of Gold screenings.
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Visiting Patriot's Point and Yorktown in Charleston
The guide explains routes to Patriot's Point across the Cooper River from Mt. Pleasant and notes Middleton Place nearby. It details Yorktown summer and winter hours from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 6 p.m. respectively, with ticket prices for ages 12 and up at 2.50 and 6-11 at 1.50. It warns of ladders and comfort in shoes for a 30 minute to two hour tour with exhibits.
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