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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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.
USS Laffey
40 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC
If you’re searching for history in Charleston or unforgettable things to do near Charleston, a visit to the USS Laffey (DD-724) at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum in Mount Pleasant is a must. Known as “The Ship That Would Not Die,” the USS Laffey is one of the most decorated destroyers of World War II and a powerful, hands-on way to experience American naval history just minutes from downtown Charleston.
Commissioned in 1944, the USS Laffey (DD-724) was a Sumner-class destroyer that saw intense combat in the Pacific Theater during World War II. On April 16, 1945, during the Battle of Okinawa, Laffey endured one of the most ferocious kamikaze attacks in U.S. Navy history. The ship was struck by multiple bombs and kamikaze aircraft in a single assault, yet remarkably, she survived. Despite devastating damage and heavy casualties, the crew kept her afloat, earning the ship its enduring nickname and a Presidential Unit Citation for extraordinary heroism. After World War II, Laffey continued to serve during the Cold War before being preserved as a museum ship, now standing as a floating tribute to the sailors who served aboard her.
Today, visitors can step directly onto this historic destroyer and explore:
⚓ Self-Guided Deck Tours - Walk the weather decks, stand beside massive 5-inch gun mounts, and imagine what life was like during wartime operations.
🛏️ Crew Living Quarters - See the tight sleeping bunks, mess areas, and command spaces that housed hundreds of sailors at sea.
🎖️ Combat Information & Bridge Areas - Explore the nerve center of the ship where critical battle decisions were made.
📚 Educational Exhibits - Learn about World War II naval warfare, the Pacific Theater, and the bravery of Laffey’s crew through interpretive displays and preserved artifacts.
The USS Laffey is included with admission to Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum. Visitors can also tour other historic vessels and exhibits during their visit, making it one of the most comprehensive maritime history experiences in the Southeast.
Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens
1235 Long Point Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC, USA
While visiting Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens, take a tour of the mansion, a plantation tractor tour, the self guided Black History In America tour, the Slave History Presentation tour, and tours of the beautiful gardens.
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Wonders’ Way on Cooper River Bridge
99 Harry M. Hallman Jr. Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC
Take in breathtaking views of Mount Pleasant, downtown Charleston, and the Charleston Harbor from Wonders’ Way - the dedicated walking and biking path along the Cooper River Bridge in Mount Pleasant. Stretching 2.7 miles (5.4 miles round trip), this pathway offers the perfect blend of exercise and sightseeing for walkers, bikers, and runners. With sea breezes, soaring diamond bridge towers, and panoramic views all around, it’s one of the most unforgettable ways to experience the beauty of the Lowcountry. Follow the Keep It Pleasant Promise while exploring Wonders' Way!
Access Wonders' Way from Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park.
Memorial Waterfront Park
11 Ewall Street, Mount Pleasant, SC, USA
This park is called the “Crown Jewel of Mount Pleasant” for good reason. Take in the stunning harbor views with access to the Mount Pleasant Pier and Cooper River Bridge pedestrian path.
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Pitt Street Bridge
972 Pitt St, Mount Pleasant, SC, USA
Pitt Street Bridge is a former trolley bridge, now a scenic public park. Bring your picnic setup for an evening of waterfront wonder!
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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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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!
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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