Road Trip with Ammo – Dog Friendly Downtown Charleston, SC

Yesterday I shared my adventures in the Isle of Palms, frolicking on the beach with my best pal Trooper, and having a grand time! But being a beach bum wasn’t the only thing I did on my Thanksgiving vacation.

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Downtown Charleston, South Carolina

There was some turkey involved too as I celebrated Thanksgiving with a traditional turkey feast with my family. Trooper and I begged mercifully for some turkey, and even though we didn’t get any, we had fun chowing down on the turkey sausage chews for dogs that mom brought along for us.

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Downtown Charleston, South Carolina

After our day of feasting Trooper and I headed into downtown Charleston, South Carolina to check out some of the local scenery.

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Downtown Charleston, South Carolina

Before strolling through town we practiced being southern gentleman on a front porch stoop, because I hear that’s what you do when you’re down south!

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Downtown Charleston, South Carolina

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Downtown Charleston, South Carolina

I even wore my fancy bow tie and poured on the charm, because you never know when a southern lady might be watching!

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Downtown Charleston, South Carolina

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Downtown Charleston, South Carolina

After my front porch adventure I realized I was getting quite sleepy in the warm southern sun.

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Downtown Charleston, South Carolina

I was also quite hungry too! So we decided to take a walk into town to grab something to eat. We ended up at Tabbuli, which had a great little enclosed outdoor dining area that was completely dog friendly!

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Downtown Charleston, South Carolina

After some good food it was off to explore Charleston, and I was excited to see that I was sharing the streets with some horses too! These carriage rides around town were pet friendly too, as I saw a couple of small dogs riding in them.

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Downtown Charleston, South Carolina

After exploring some of the shops I headed over to Waterfront Park, where I fit right in with my sailor jacket!

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Downtown Charleston, South Carolina

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Downtown Charleston, South Carolina

I even met some new friends while checking out some of the fountain displays in the park.

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Downtown Charleston, South Carolina

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Downtown Charleston, South Carolina

Then it was off to Battery Park where I watched the sunset before it was time to head back to my beach rental.

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Downtown Charleston, South Carolina

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Downtown Charleston, South Carolina

The next day Trooper and I took the short walk from our rental to the beach to say goodbye to the ocean one last time.

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Downtown Charleston, South Carolina

Then we packed it into the car and settled in for the long ride back to Pennsylvania.

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Downtown Charleston, South Carolina

Making sure to stop for dinner of course!

 

I hope you enjoyed my Thanksgiving adventures, what kind of fun did you have? Ammo the Dachshund

Road Trip with Ammo – Dog Beach in Isle of Palms, SC

As you know last week I left for a fun Thanksgiving road trip with my family. With over 1500 miles of driving this would be one of my longest road trips to date!

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Beaches in Isle of Palms, South Carolina

Not to worry though, because Trooper and I are excellent travelers and we can nap in the car for hours and hours.

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Beaches in Isle of Palms, South Carolina

Trooper even snores!

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Beaches in Isle of Palms, South Carolina

Despite our excellent traveling skills, we did make a few pitstops for dinner and a couple bathroom breaks.

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Beaches in Isle of Palms, South Carolina

And then finally after about 14 hours of driving from Pennsylvania to South Carolina we reached our destination. When we awoke the next day I wasted no time in hitting up the beach on Isle of Palms. This time of year the beaches are open all day long to dogs.

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Beaches in Isle of Palms, South Carolina

Trooper and I had a lot of energy to expel so we ran and ran to our hearts content.

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Beaches in Isle of Palms, South Carolina

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Beaches in Isle of Palms, South Carolina

I even made friends with a few dachshund mixes that were staying right next door to my beach house!

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Beaches in Isle of Palms, South Carolina

Even though we were a bit farther south, it was still chilly enough in the morning that I preferred the extra warmth of my coats.

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Beaches in Isle of Palms, South Carolina

The cool weather didn’t stop me from venturing into the cold water though!

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Beaches in Isle of Palms, South Carolina

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Beaches in Isle of Palms, South Carolina

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Beaches in Isle of Palms, South Carolina

One of my favorite things to do on the beach is to “rescue” crabs from the ocean. I drag them ashore from the sea and then I’m off in search of my next crab that needs saving.

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Beaches in Isle of Palms, South Carolina

My new favorite thing on the beach though…..bird watching!

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Beaches in Isle of Palms, South Carolina

Well ok, maybe more like bird chasing.

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Beaches in Isle of Palms, South Carolina

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Beaches in Isle of Palms, South Carolina

Seriously, bird chasing = the most fun ever!

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Beaches in Isle of Palms, South Carolina

With a close second being wrestling with my best buddy Trooper on the beach!

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Beaches in Isle of Palms, South Carolina

By the end of our trip I was becoming such a beach loving dog that I’ve decided when I’m rich and famous I’ll be purchasing a vacation house right on the beach.

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Beaches in Isle of Palms, South Carolina

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Beaches in Isle of Palms, South Carolina

I miss it already!

Check back tomorrow when I recap my adventures in the town of Charleston! Ammo the Dachshund