Experience · Mount Pleasant
Haunted USS Yorktown Date Night
Start your evening with a pre-tour cocktail to set the mood before delving into the spooky history of the USS Yorktown. Conclude your thrilling night with a sophisticated waterfront dinner, perfect for discussing the ghostly encounters.
A 4.5-hour Mount Pleasant evening plan for solo — Saltwater Cowboys, USS Yorktown Ghost Tour, Tavern & Table.
- Duration
- 4h 30m
- Cost
- $100–$250
- Stops
- 3 stops
- Walking
- Light walking · Total 2.8-mile driving route
- Best time
- 5:00 – 10:00 PM
- Ideal for
- Solo · Couples · Friends · Adults
The plan
The plan
- 1Saltwater Cowboys(1 hr)→
- 2USS Yorktown Ghost Tour(1 hr 30 min)→
- 3Tavern & Table(2 hrs)
Why this plan works
The 3 stops cover about 2.8 miles total, which keeps you in one pocket of Mount Pleasant instead of crossing town between them. Tavern & Table is the main event and takes the biggest block of time; the other stops are built around it. It finishes at Tavern & Table — a short, low-effort stop you can skip if you're ready to call it. Best suited to solo, couples, friends, and adults who want a planned Mount Pleasant outing without improvising between stops.
The story
Overview
Start your evening with a pre-tour cocktail to set the mood before delving into the spooky history of the USS Yorktown. Conclude your thrilling night with a sophisticated waterfront dinner, perfect for discussing the ghostly encounters.
The itinerary
3 stops, one great day
- 11 hrSaltwater Cowboys
Food & Drink
Smoked meats, local seafood & a robust drink menu in a sprawling locale directly on Shem Creek.
What to do — Arrive at Saltwater Cowboys on Shem Creek for a relaxed start. Grab a drink and an appetizer on their patio overlooking the water.
Scout Side QuestLook out at the creek and pick the boat with the best (or most dramatic) name.
1.4 mi · 6 min drive
Then A short 10-minute drive will take you from Shem Creek to Patriots Point for your ghost tour.
21h 30mUSS Yorktown Ghost TourArts & Culture
What to do — Board the USS Yorktown for a spine-tingling ghost tour, learning about the ship's eerie past and paranormal encounters.
Scout Side QuestPrivately pick the spot that gave you the biggest chill, then compare notes once you're back on deck.
1.4 mi · 6 min drive
Then A 5-minute drive will bring you to your dinner destination back on Shem Creek.
3Optional 2 hrsTavern & TableFood & Drink
Casual, rustic-chic restaurant with a waterfront deck offering a locally sourced New American menu.
What to do — Conclude your night with a delicious dinner at Tavern & Table, enjoying their rustic-chic ambiance and waterfront views. Consider sharing a dessert.
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Common questions
Planning this outing
- Is this a good Mount Pleasant itinerary for solo?
- Yes. It's built for solo, couples, friends, and adults and runs about 4 hr 30 min across 3 stops, starting at Saltwater Cowboys.
- How long does this outing take?
- Plan on 4 hr 30 min door to door, including time between stops.
- How much does this Mount Pleasant itinerary cost?
- Roughly $100–$250 per person, before parking and tips. Free and low-cost stops are marked on each card.
- Is this itinerary walkable?
- Not entirely. The stops cover about 2.8 miles, so you'll drive or rideshare between at least one pair.
- Do I need reservations?
- No. Every stop on this plan takes walk-ins, though weekends move faster if you arrive early.
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Arts & CultureMount PleasantLocal Plantation History & Creek ViewsImmerse yourself in the rich history and beauty of Boone Hall Plantation, a quintessential Lowcountry experience. Afterward, enjoy fresh seafood with scenic views at a local favorite on Shem Creek, and then take a relaxing walk along the waterfront.
- Duration
- 4h 30m
- Cost
- $100–$200
- Ideal for
- Solo · Couples