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The “Original Small Town” Mount Pleasant

If there was an opportunity to step back in time to see what the “original small town” Mount Pleasant felt like with gorgeous historic homes, endearing local shops and eateries, and a magical coastline all underneath draping Spanish moss, this is the place.

The Heart of Mount Pleasant

The Old Village is the heart of Mount Pleasant. Make your way through a grid pattern of streets and walkways to discover the beauty and history of the original epicenter of town.

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The front of a church in the old village

Shopping in the Sea Breeze

Quaint mom-and-pop shops line the streets in the Old Village Shopping District. Find yourself browsing through clothing and trinkets exclusive to Mount Pleasant, or dive mouth-first into fresh Lowcountry dishes, cakes and old-fashioned style milkshakes.

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A couple holding hands and window shopping

Your Dream Wedding

The Alhambra Hall event space is a popular destination for weddings and events. Overlooking the Charleston Harbor, this former Ferry Terminal is appointed with hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings and breezy southern porches that wrap three sides of the building.

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The front of a church in the old village
The Old Village
A couple holding hands and window shopping
The front of a church in the old village
The Old Village
A couple holding hands and window shopping

places to stay

Stay where you play with 5-star and boutique hotels in the heart of it all. Mount Pleasant’s diverse local hospitality landscape ensures every traveler has a home away from home.

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