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Parks and Tours in Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant is home to some of the best South Carolina parks. Connect with nature with over a dozen parks, trails, and a variety of tours.

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

Shem Creek Park

IconShrimp 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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Memorial Waterfront Park

Icon11 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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Laurel Hill County Park

Icon1400 Highway 41, Mount Pleasant, SC

This beautiful park site features several miles of running, walking, or biking trails that wind through a variety of landscapes. Pets must be leashed at all times. Leave nothing behind but pawprints.

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Pitt Street Bridge

Icon972 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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James B. Edwards Park

Icon20 Royall Ave, Mount Pleasant, SC, USA

An open greenspace that was part of the original 'Town "Common'. Pets must be leashed at all times. Leave nothing behind but pawprints.

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Charleston Water Taxi

Icon20 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.

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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

Icon40 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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Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens

Icon1235 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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Palmetto Breeze

Icon1 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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