MAKE THE MOST OF THE COAST

Nestled on the Charleston Harbor, Mount Pleasant is a charming coastal destination in South Carolina.

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Nestled on the Charleston Harbor, Mount Pleasant is the largest coastal town in South Carolina. Explore at your leisure and stay fueled with Southern cuisine at its finest. Take as big of a slice of paradise as you’d like, there’s enough to go around. Make the most of the coast and experience Mount Pleasant!

Explore OUR SLICE OF PARADISE

Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens

Tour the vibrant flower gardens. Explore Gullah and Black American history. Discover our past, while experiencing the present’s beauty.

The Old village

Historic homes, boutique shops, local eateries – experience the “original small town” as you step back in time in our community.

Patriots Point Museum

Experience the bravery and valor of our nation’s greatest heroes, with tours of the USS Yorktown, the Medal of Honor Museum and more.

Pitt Street Bridge

Cast a line, take a walk or simply watch the waves go by on this hidden gem within the Old Village Historic District.

Shem Creek Waterfront

Stroll the boardwalks, relax, and take in the gorgeous views of the Charleston Harbor and surrounding marshes.

Walking Trails

From waterfront boardwalks to unpaved forest paths, get all of your steps in by trekking the walking trails in Mount Pleasant.

memorial Waterfront Park

Called the crown jewel of Mount Pleasant, Memorial Waterfront Park has a lush lawn perfect for family picnics, a nautical-themed playground, and beautiful views of the Charleston Harbor.

COOPER RIVER BRIDGE

The Cooper River Bridge, officially named the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, connects historic downtown Charleston and Mount Pleasant.

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Get a Taste of Our Culture

Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner or a sweet treat in between, Mount Pleasant can satisfy every taste. Find your perfect waterfront view or venture inland.

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stay & play

golf

Half-a-dozen coastal courses await all levels of golfers. Land on the green while you are surrounded by the Charleston Harbor, palmetto trees and lush landscapes.

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family fun

From historic garden tours to waterfront parks, there’s fun for the whole family waiting. Discover your happy place in our slice of paradise.

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museums

Earn respect for the past and make new promises for the future when you visit our museums and historic sites.

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parks & tours

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Lowcountry nature (and bring your furry best friend too).

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sports

Experience the electricity from the stands. Sports fans will delight in the smells of freshly cut grass and new laid paint at our stadiums and venues.

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water activities

Make the most of the coast! Keep cool and experience Mount Pleasant from an all-new perspective.

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UPCOMING EVENTS IN MOUNT PLEASANT

Yuletide On The Yorktown

Dec 8, 2024

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Yuletide on the Yorktown brings together locals and visitors alike to experience holiday magic onboard the USS Yorktown!

Guests will be able to browse local vendors, shop artisanal goods, grab a bite to eat, enjoy live music and more while immersing themselves in the history of the renowned WWII aircraft carrier. Santa will be making a stop on the ship from 1-4 pm and pictures will be available for purchase.

See more on the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum website.

Christmas at Boone Hall Plantation

Dec 9, 2024

Tours of the plantation home during the Christmas holidays are included with regular paid admission to Boone Hall Plantation! There is no additional charge to tour the mansion beautifully decorated for the Christmas holidays.

December 9, 2024 – January 1, 2025

Monday-Saturday 9am – 5pm
Sunday 12pm – 5pm
Closed Christmas Day

As the Christmas holidays roll through these giant oaks, Boone Hall comes alive with festivities, decorations, and good ole southern holiday hospitality, that is only befitting America’s Most Photographed plantation. This time of year re-emphasizes how Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens is truly “Unlike Any Other” as one of the leading tourist attractions in the Charleston, S.C. Lowcountry.

The plantation mansion and grounds are decorated with beautiful Christmas decorations of every kind. But there’s something special about this plantation home’s holiday attire. Yes… there are plenty of beautiful Christmas trees in every room of the plantation’s main floor…adorned with a variety of Christmas ornaments and decorations. But if you look closely, you will see some things that are very unique about the decorations that are distributed all around.

A Gullah Christmas Concert

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

A Christmas concert event that will have a Gullah Christmas theme! This event features special Gullah Christmas stories by a number of presenters and Christmas songs performed by the Plantation Singers.

Mount Pleasant Holiday Market & Craft Show

Dec 14, 2024

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

The annual Holiday Market & Craft Show combines all the goodies from our traditional food market such as locally grown fresh produce, baked goods, hot food, and homemade preserves with handcrafted gifts created by local artisans. Come see this year’s wonderful assortment of Christmas ornaments, glasswork, whimsical crafts, and a wide variety of original art by locally recognized potters, artists, craftsmen, and photographers. Join the Facebook discussion for this event.

Activities

Live entertainment with a holiday twist will kindle the holiday spirit throughout the market. Children’s activities will include balloon art, caricature drawings, and a visit with Santa Claus, who will listen to Christmas wishes and hand out surprises. The annual Holiday Market provides the perfect opportunity for customers to complete their holiday shopping and purchase original pieces from talented local artists. As always, admission and parking are free and all residents and visitors are welcome to delight in this unique shopping experience.

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Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade

Dec 15, 2024

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Brilliantly lit floats and community groups will march up West Coleman Boulevard as the Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade sets sail to the delight of thousands of residents and visitors. The festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. with a spectacular Pyrotecnico fireworks show, immediately followed by the start of the parade at Live Oak Dr. traveling south and ending at the intersection of W. Coleman Blvd. and Patriots Point Rd.

Coleman Boulevard Road Closure Schedule:

Whilden St. to Pherigo St. closes at 4:00 p.m. for the lineup
Whilden St. to Patriots Point Rd. closes at 5:00 p.m.
Ravenel Bridge off-ramp onto Coleman Blvd. closes at 5:00 (all traffic diverted to Highway 17)
Patriots Point Rd. from Coleman Blvd. to Harry Hallman Blvd. closes at 5:00 (all Patriots Point and hotel/golf course traffic will divert onto Harry Hallman)

ATTENTION DRONE PILOTS: To help ensure we have a safe event, the Town of Mount Pleasant requests that drone pilots not fly over or along the parade route. Pilots are reminded that the Federal Aviation Authority requires a Part 107 Waiver if they are going to fly at night or fly over people. You can learn more about drone operations at https://www.faa.gov/uas/.

To Enter the 29th Annual Town of Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade: Complete the Entry Application. See more on the Town of Mount Pleasant Community and Marketing Affairs Division page.

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FIND LOCAL ARTISANS & NAME BRAND DESIGNERS

Shopping in Mount Pleasant reflects our coastal lifestyle. A casual attitude with a sophisticated style and an everlasting Southern charm. Bring a little piece of Mount Pleasant home with you.

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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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