The Incredible Creek Experience In South Carolina Where You Can Hold A Pufferfish, Cast A Shrimp Net, And More
By AnneMarie|Published August 30, 2023
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South Carolina has been home for AnneMarie since 2001. Her favorite part of the state is Lake Jocassee. An App State alumna, it's always the mountains; the lake bonus makes it heavenly. When not writing about the state, she may be spending time with family, relaxing by the pool, or out somewhere enjoying nature.
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.
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.
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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