Family Fun
Family Fun in Mount Pleasant
Bring the whole family! Kids can discover new passions for nature and history while parents and grandparents can see the Lowcountry through their children’s eyes.
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
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.
Waterfront District at Shem Creek
The waterfront district at Shem Creek is a local favorite with fantastic restaurants and bars with 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!
Boone Hall Plantation
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 Farms
Taste the flavors of the South at Boone Hall Farms. Throughout the year, there are plenty of opportunities to pick your own blueberries, peaches, strawberries, pumpkins and more.
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Memories are only a few clicks away. Explore all Mount Pleasant has to offer below.
Charleston Water Taxi
20 Patriots Point Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Travel between Mount Pleasant and historic downtown Charleston aboard the Charleston Water Taxi. The Charleston Water Taxi makes hourly trips to Patriots Point, Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina, downtown Charleston and Aquarium Wharf. You may even see a dolphin or two!
If you're staying in Mount Pleasant: Meet the Water Taxi at the Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina, which is located at the end of Patriots Point Road. Follow the signs to the Water Taxi.
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
40 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC, USA
Take the Captain's Tour aboard the USS Yorktown to learn about what life was like for sailors at sea during World War II, Vietnam, and during the recovery of the Apollo 8 space capsule. Some tours go to areas that are usually off-limits for the general public.
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USS Yorktown Museum
40 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC
Walk in the footsteps of heroes when you come aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-10) museum. Known as "The Fighting Lady", the USS Yorktown (CV-10) was an aircraft carrier that participated in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and was the recovery ship for the NASA Apollo 8 mission. In 1975 the ship was brought to Mount Pleasant where it has served as a museum ship and is recognized as a National Historic Landmark.
Experience interactive tours, the Medal Of Honor Museum, viewing fully restored historic aircraft and other vehicles, the Battle Of Midway Exhibit, the Apollo Spacecraft Exhibit, and more!
Shem Creek Park
Shrimp Boat Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC, USA
Experience stunning panoramic views of Shem Creek and the Charleston Harbor along 3,000 feet of boardwalks. Watch the sun sink into the sea while keeping an eye out for dolphins splashing nearby.
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Nature Adventures
1 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mount Pleasant, SC, USA
Nature Adventures is creating experiences and memories to last a lifetime. If you want to rent or be on our guided kayak or stand up paddleboard tour in the waters around Mount Pleasant and Charleston, they have many options!
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The Vietnam Experience
40 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC
The Vietnam Experience at the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is an outdoor and indoor exhibit spanning 2.5 acres, transporting guests into the experience of the Vietnam War. The exhibit recreates a Brown Water Navy support base with recreations of a mess hall, fire control bunker, a Quonset hut, and more. Five authentic Vietnam War-era helicopters can be viewed along with an MK1 River Patrol Boat named "Elaine", and other vehicles and artifacts. The Vietnam Experience is an exhibit for education, as well as a place of reflection for Vietnam War veterans. Access to this exhibit is included with admission to the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum.
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The Medal Of Honor Museum
40 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC
Located on board the historic aircraft carrier USS Yorktown at Patriots Point, The Medal of Honor Museum pays special tribute to American heroes ranging from the very first Medal of Honor recipients during the Civil War all the way to the War On Terror in Iraq and Afghanistan. It is also home to the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Society members share the distinct honor of wearing our nation’s highest award for military valor.
Interactive exhibits focus on Recipients’ stories from various wars and a searchable database allows visitors to explore all Medal of Honor citations. Permanent exhibits of artifacts tangibly connect the past and present.
The Medal of Honor Museum is a USA Today 10Best New Museums nominee.
Palmetto Breeze
1 Shrimp Boat Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Palmetto Breeze is a 50-foot catamaran perfect for public harbor sails & private events. Room for 100 guests, customizable bar & catering packages. Locally owned & operated by passionate captains with over 20 years experience.
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The Avenue Of Oaks At Boone Hall
1235 Long Point Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC 2946
As soon as you enter Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens, you are greeted by the historic Avenue of Oaks. Travel under the tunnel of stunning oak tree branches draped in charming Spanish moss. The oaks are nearly 300 years old, and the 3/4 mile avenue leads to the Main House.
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