The Shem Creek Shrimp Walking Tour by Charleston Historic Tours is a top-rated experience recommended 100% of the time by the dozens of travelers who’ve taken the tour and chimed in on TripAdvisor. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at the historic South Carolina shrimping industry while learning all about the history, ecology, culture, and language of this century-old waterfront community along Shem Creek, known as The Old Village, in Mount Pleasant. It’s an exciting Shem Creek Tour in South Carolina that's not to be missed.
The Shem Creek tour is led by Captain Bryan, an enthusiastic and engaging tour guide with a wealth of knowledge on the history of the area.
A part of what makes this tour such an amazing and memorable experience is the opportunity for hands-on activities like learning how to cast a net ...
... and the chance to hold a pufferfish and watch it spit water when it deflates. How cool is that?!
You'll see other wildlife during the tour as well, such as pelicans and other birds, and you'll get to see an active crab trap.
Shem Creek's long shrimping industry going back to the early to mid-1900s is a primary focus of the tour.
You'll learn how to identify different types of shrimp and get some recommendations on the best places to get fresh shrimp sourced locally from the creek.
Geechie Seafood, for example, is a fresh seafood market located on Shem Creek. It's top-rated and has been featured on the Netflix series, Outer Banks, as the business of the parents of the character named Pope.
Many describe this tour as the highlight of their family vacation. Children and adults alike enjoy the experience.
The duration of this tour is about an hour and a half, and the walking distance is approximately 1.5 miles. It begins at 111 Coleman Boulevard in Mount Pleasant. You'll pass by Shem Creek Park, and the tour ends at 1313 Shrimp Boat Lane. Of course, you'll want to wear comfortable shoes. Get more details and book the tour on TripAdvisor.
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