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Discover adventure around every turn

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

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.

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

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

CAVA MEZZE GRILL

Icon1242 Belk Dr Suite 102, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Mediterranean restaurant for thoughtful food with customizable greens & grains bowls, pitas & salad.

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SAVI CUCINA & WINE BAR

Icon1324 Theater Dr, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA

Made from scratch cuisine, including pasta, pizza, breads, and our award winning dessert program.

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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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STEEL CITY PIZZA

Icon1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA

Casual eatery showing sports on HD TVs along with a menu of pizza, burgers, wings & sandwiches.

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QUALITY INN

Icon310 Johnnie Dodds Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, SC, USA

Our Quality Inn Mt. Pleasant - Charleston hotel offers everything you need to make your group gathering a success. From free parking with room for buses and trucks to meeting space, free hot breakfast, and an outdoor picnic area, you’ll find the accommodations you need to make your event a success. During their stay, guests can take advantage of the fitness center for a quick workout, or relax by the outdoor pool.

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LA PIZZERIA

Icon976 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA

Brick-oven pizzas & other Italian comfort fare from a cozy, low-key family-run Italian spot.

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SHEM CREEK CRAB HOUSE

Icon508 Mill St, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA

Southern seafood favorites served in a simple setting, with scenic views, a bar & outdoor seating.

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PHILOSOPHIA

Icon909 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA

Fine Mediterranean dining.

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BON BANH MI (OAKLAND MARKET)

Icon1100 Oakland Market Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466, USA

Southeast Asian kitchen, we take pride in the ingredients we use and prepare them with care.

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