"This state museum looks at the maritime history of South Carolina through a local prism; via a selection of artifacts, from wooden dugout canoes dating all the way back to the Civil War-era to scale models of sailing boats, you'll get to understand how the museum (and you) ended up here. The building itself is just two stories, and whether you're a buff or a curious novice, you can easily cover the exhibits in an afternoon. Don't forget to snag some maritime-themed jigsaw puzzles and a t-shirt on your way out." - Paul Oswell