patriots point naval & maritime museum

LarryG366

参观Yorktown航空母舰是这次旅行的重头戏。很少有有关航空母舰的博物馆,所以这里才那么特殊。参观这里比参观其他大多数的军舰都容易,因为大多数军舰都有很多台阶需要爬。当然,还是要爬的。关于这艘航空母舰的历史,即它在二战时的作用和他其他作用,这里给出了详尽的介绍。在机库甲板和飞行甲板上,可以看到很多真正的飞机。对我来说,参观荣誉勋章博物馆是最棒的经历,因为非常长见识。博物馆里也有知识渊博的志愿者来回答问题,不过博物馆本身都设了说明。

KathieK692

我来过这里几次,每次感受不同,也会有新的发现。不论你的政治观念是什么,这里都会让你感受到爱国热情的,让你对军人产生敬仰。带着孩子来吧,甲板上的那行飞机很棒的,你一定要都逛遍吧。

EV8

哗~~~当你置身于这样的坏境,会想到感谢老兵们,他们为国家付出太多。上船下船的楼梯很陡峭,即使不了解二战,也会玩得很开心。这里挺壮观的,飞机需要在这么狭小的地方降落,让人大开眼界!我们跟的Fort Sumter团,之后还去参观潜水艇和越南区,很有穿越的感觉。

123sab

我们参观这个博物馆的时候天特别的热,但是我们还是十分的享受此次旅行!我并没有多少的期待,因为主要是我老公想来的,他热衷于研究历史。我真的在想象在航空母舰里的生活是怎样的。这次旅行时自主的,我很喜欢这样,因为我们都喜欢按自己的步调做事。有太多的东西可以看,所以我们没能看到所有的东西时间就不够了。如果你想看完所有东西的话,确保你有足够多的时间。

PauleE348

和一群海军老兵一起登上了开往约克镇号航空母舰,他们要在SC的查尔斯顿参加空军中队的再聚首。约克郡的一个成员带着我们参观了飞机库甲板,然后又去了驾驶舱。他对这艘航空母舰了如指掌,让我们了解了整体的操作程序。母舰上有自动导航系统,下面的甲板也能导航。这次的参观让我想起了自己在海军时的旧时岁月,我女朋友也看到了曾经我生活的地方。在船上的大食堂吃的饭,愉快的用餐。不管你是海陆空,极力推荐来看看。

Discovery59

Wow, this really made a BIG impression on us! Several tips:- buy discounted tickets at the visitor center in Charleston (saves $3 pp)- kids under 6 are free (they don't tell you that at the visitor center)- count on spending 4-5 hrs for the 3 ships, or even longer if you want to do all 5 tours on the carrier- the food in Sticky Fingers is crap, try Fighting Lady just down the stairs from there (closes at 2 pm)- start with tour 3 (flight deck), so that you don't have to rush that at the end- the flight simulator (next to msin entrance) is not worth the $5 charge- Make sure you have time at the end to visit the Vietnam camp on the landside (takes about 15 mins)- the submarine just takes 15 mins to walkthru, but worth it- the video about the WWII attack aboard the Laffey is very educative- enjoy!!

Holang

Enjoyed our visit to the Yorktown. It is very difficult to keep such an attraction in good shape and it shows in various parts of the ship, from rust to flooring. Was disappointed to see the cockpits left cracked open on some of the planes on the flight deck, obviously having water inside just accelerates the decay. The tour was confusing in some areas but very good overall. Wished we had tried the cafe for lunch but regrettably went with the quick service option since the cafe was a deck below and we did not know what they were serving. It would be helpful if they posted that information somewhere. The volunteers were great and gave excellent advice about the self guided tour. The Medal Of Honor museum was very good also.

MaryEllenBertkau

Yorktown CV-10 aircraft carrier with amazing history. Don't miss also the USS Laffey destroyer with simulated bombing in the gunmounts. Also the guppy class submarine Clamagore is fun to explore. Finally a new Vietnam Experience. Don't miss the videos!

Jaxn81

I served in the Marines but never got a chance to be on ship. $17 for military/veterans for this museum (or should I say museums. You have an aircraft carrier, a battleship, and a submarine. There's also a Vietnam "camp" experience.) Coming here and seeing the massive size of the USS Yorktown was just mind boggling to me. What's crazy is I know there are bigger out there. I was absolutely blown away. I loved it, I was like a kid in a candy store. Lol. They have a cheesy flight simulator that I also enjoyed. Only $5 per person. Idk, I didn't mind paying that. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Chucktown.

joant182

The ships give one the feeling of being IN THE EXPERIENCE. This time they had the Vietnam village set up and the audio! My husband said the sounds were very real. He left Vietnam before all of the tents became huts and the floors were still boards with cardboard not concrete or wooden. He had no real problems adjusting after coming home. Naturally, like most young men who did get to come back he felt wrath of the draft dodgers and the idea of people spitting in his face all made him the wonderful husband, father and man that he is today.On the ships one could feel the souls who still walk the decks! A wonderful feeling!

Delong187

This place is awesome you get to see what it was like on a real aircraft carrier, a destroyer and a submarine. Very nice set up I like the fact that it is self guided and at your own pace. I really enjoyed it and being prior military it was great to see. The Vietnam experience was awesome too. The only thing I disliked was the amount of kids running around and screaming. I know it's a family attraction but the parents just let the kids run wild and they are all over yelling and screaming. But I can deal with it to enjoy the rich history patriots point has to offer. Also the aircraft carrier is haunted so it gives it a little more history and reason to explore it. You will need a full day just to see the carrier so get there early!

LouBobHarborSprings

A ticket to this attraction includes a tour of the historic Yorktown aircraft carrier, an adjacent destroyer, an adjacent submarine, and a Vietnam War Memorial, which is both touching and realistic. The museum is actually located on the Yorktown, and includes a Medal of Honor exhibit which is fascinating. Buy your tickets at the nearby Mt. Pleasant Visitors Center and receive a $3 discount. There is an additional $5 parking charge. This attraction is so comprehensive that you can easily spend several hours there. Lunch is available on the carrier, or you may drive to a nearby restaurant and then return to Patriots' Point at no additional charge for either parking or admission.

rsblawson

We have spent many nights on the USS Yorktown which is docked here at Patriots Point. This is such a fantastic attraction and certainly one you do not want to miss. It's a piece of living history and it's story is a fascinating one!

260brandonr

The ship gives you a once in a lifetime opportunity to step aboard and really see what it means to be stationed on one of these. The gift shop has a lot of nice things. The view from here looking into Charleston at sunset is top notch.

davidcG234RU

My wife and I visited patriots point while vacationing in Charleston, SC. It was an enjoyable experience with plenty to see. For the $20 per adult admission, we spent about 5 hours exploring the 3 vessels parked here. We spent at least 3 hours on the aircraft carrier alone, as their was so much to see, including a lot of planes. But, I personally really enjoyed seeing all the various sections of the ship. It was especially cool to see the engine compartment as it was massive. It's an overall great experience that is a great way to spend an afternoon.