Patriots Point

With the weather being in the upper-70s today, Braeden and I went to tour Patriots Point. Patriots Point is home to the USS Yorktown aircraft carrier and is located in the Charleston Harbor. The Yorktown can be seen from the Ravenel Bridge and Braeden always asks about it.
Braeden was amazed to see all the airplanes inside of the carrier - it is quite impressive. We were able to tour the entire ship, including the different levels of the ship. The Yorktown has been converted into a museum with airplanes, helicopters, and a new portion dedicated to the Congressional Medal Of Honor.

There are a number of models that outline various engagements from WWII. Braeden loved the models.

Beautiful view of the Ravenel Bridge from mid-deck of the USS Yorktown

Braeden in the cockpit of a WWII fighter plane

Inside the ship. All I could think about was what it must have been like for all the sailors when someone announced, "Man Your Battle Stations." The hallways and stairs were so cramped.

Braeden not liking me leaving him to take a photo.

On the flight deck of the USS Yorktown.

Braeden said, "This gun shoots the bad planes."

The views from the ship are amazing. From the USS Yorktown we could see the new bridge, downtown Charleston, Sullivan's Island, and the harbor. I think this is one of the coolest things we have done so far.