McClellanville is a quaint rural fishing town in Charleston County, located directly adjacent to the Francis Marion National Forest. The lovely village was once known as a retreat area for wealthy plantation owners in the region, but has been transformed into one of South Carolina's top fishing destinations today, home to the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge.

Visitors can hike, horseback ride, and bike at the National Forest or enjoy excellent opportunities for fishing and kayaking along the region's creeks and rivers.

Eco tours are offered to nearby Bulls Island, which is home to over 300 native and migratory bird species. Charming Pinckney Street is home to delicious restaurants like T.W. Graham and Co., known for its crab pot specials. Each May, the town hosts the annual Lowcountry Shrimp Festival and Blessing of the Fleet.

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