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Fort Sumter National Monument
Where To Eat
Fort Sumter
There is no food available at Fort Sumter and picnicking is not permitted inside the fort. A snack bar is available on board the ferry boat. While a water fountain is available at the fort, visitors are encouraged to bring water and snacks with them.


Fort Sumter Visitor Education Center
(300 Concord Street, Charleston)

In downtown Charleston there are multitudes of restaurants accessible by car or the Downtown Area Shuttle. There are also several restaurants within walking distance.


Fort Moultrie
There is no food available at Fort Moultrie. A picnic facility is located at the Fort Moultrie Visitor Center. While a water fountain is available at the visitor center, visitors are encouraged to bring water and snacks.

Several restaurants are located on Sullivan's Island within two miles of Fort Moultrie. Other restaurants are located a short drive away in Mount Pleasant and the Isle of Palms.
Did You Know?  

Did You Know?
The first shot of the American Civil War didn't hit anything. It was a 10-inch mortar shell that exploded above Fort Sumter as a signal for Confederate artillery to open fire on the Union-held fort.

Last Updated: May 02, 2008 at 15:45 EST