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Making the most of the coast is for everyone! For land lovers and seafarers, for foodies and fishers, for singles and families, for golfers, history buffs and more! Experience your slice of paradise in Mount Pleasant.

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

Perfect your sea legs at Patriots Point. Tour National Historic Landmark ships including the USS Yorktown, hear the stories of the country’s bravest men and women at the Medal of Honor Museum and visit the only replica Vietnam Naval Support Base Camp in the U.S. At this Naval and Maritime Museum, you are sure to be inspired.

An overhead drove shot of Patriots Point

Waterfront District at Shem Creek

The waterfront district at Shem Creek is a local favorite with fantastic restaurants and bars featuring gorgeous waterfront views of the Charleston harbor and surrounding marshes. To enjoy the view even closer, book a water adventure or walk the boardwalk that spans over 2,000 feet long. Leave the hustle and bustle and sit back in a slice of paradise!

A beautiful sunset on Shem Creek

Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens

Visit Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens to explore Gullah history while engaging in presentations about the history and progress of Black Americans, tour the colorful flower gardens with antique roses, watch butterflies in the butterfly pavilion and more!

Boone Hall Plantation drone shot

THe Cooper River Bridge

The Cooper River Bridge, officially named the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, connects historic downtown Charleston and Mount Pleasant over the wide Cooper River. The bridge is the third-longest cable-stayed bridge in the Western Hemisphere. Featuring a pedestrian path spanning the full length of the bridge, some of the best views in the entire Lowcountry are here!

OUR KEEP IT PLEASANT PROMISE

In Mount Pleasant, we’re proud of our creeks, trails, marshes, and coastal wildlife, and we’re just as proud of the people who care for them. Take the “Keep It Pleasant Promise” to help protect the nature we all love so much!

Pitt Street Bridge

Once a trolley bridge that connected Sullivan’s Island and Mount Pleasant, the Pitt Street Bridge is now a site for recreation and relaxation. Fish off the pier or kayak through the Charleston Harbor from this hidden gem within the Old Village Historic District.

A line of palm trees at the Pitt Street Bridge

Memorial Waterfront Park

Called the crown jewel of Mount Pleasant, Memorial Waterfront Park is more than just your average park. Located under the grand entryway to the town at the base of the Ravenel Bridge, this park has a lush lawn perfect for family picnics and a nautical-themed playground. Soft-serve ice cream is available at the River Watch Café, along with beautiful views of the Charleston Harbor and the Mount Pleasant Pier, a 1,250-foot-long pier where you can sit and swing a while, or try your hand at fishing. While you’re there, get a feel for the local culture at the Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Pavilion, War Memorial and Visitor Center.

2 people sitting and smiling on a swing at the waterfront park

the old village

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.

An American Flag hanging outside a building in the old village

Walking Trails Guide

From boardwalks to natural paths, this is your ultimate guide to hitting the trails in Mount Pleasant! Some of these trails are pet-friendly. Remember to leave nothing behind but wonderful memories and pawprints!

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Memories are only a few clicks away. Explore all Mount Pleasant has to offer below.

SIX MILE EATS

Icon1164 Basketweave Dr, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466, USA

From in-house roasted meats to made from scratch dressings, we love what we do

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CRAVE KITCHEN & COCKTAILS

Icon1968 Riviera Dr, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA

Inventive interpretations of American comfort food, served in artful, upscale environs, with a bar.

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DAYS INN MOUNT PLEASANT CHARLESTON PATRIOTS POINT

Icon261 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC, USA

Outdoor Pool, Free Wi-Fi, Pet Friendly, Free Local calls, Free parking, Free USA Today newspaper

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YE OLE FASHIONED ICE CREAM & SANDWICH CAFÉ

Icon1502 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA

Local chain serving ice cream & shakes, plus sandwiches & sides, in a low-key, retro space.

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HOME2 SUITES MOUNT PLEASANT

Icon1650 James Nelson Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC, USA

Complimentary Breakfast, Outdoor Pool, Free Wi-Fi, Suites, Extended Stay, Pet Friendly, Onsite Bar

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SAN MIGUEL MEXICAN GRILL & BAR

Icon1711 Shoremeade Rd suite 110, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA

 Locally owned family Mexican restaurant

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Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Pavilion

Icon99 Harry M. Hallman Jr Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

The Sweetgrass Basket Pavilion is a cultural arts exhibit on the history of sweetgrass basket making. Located in the Mount Pleasant Waterfront Park, the Sweetgrass Basket Pavilion is a cultural arts exhibit on the history of sweetgrass basket making and serves as a venue in which local basket makers can demonstrate their craft. The open air pavilion features informative kiosks, basket display cases, and a screening area for documentaries. This pavilion is a tribute to the generations of men and women who have carried on the Lowcountry sweetgrass basket tradition for over 300 years. As a stop along the Gullah / Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, the pavilion gives the public an in-depth look at one of America’s oldest and most important African-inspired arts. Sweetgrass baskets are available for sale at Sweetgrass Basket Pavilion.

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HILTON GARDEN INN MOUNT PLEASANT

Icon300 Wingo Way, Mount Pleasant, SC, USA

Outdoor Pool, Free Wi-Fi, Fitness Center, 24 Hour Market, Business Center, On site restaurant open for breakfast and dinner, and full service bar.

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EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON

Icon100 Ferry Wharf Road, Mount Pleasant, SC, USA

At the foot of Ravenel Bridge, our hotel overlooks Charleston Harbor and is less than six miles from Historic Downtown Charleston. We are within two miles of Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, championship golf, and Mount Pleasant Waterfront Park. Spend a day at the beach, just 15 minutes away, and rest well in a comfortable suite.

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