explore mount pleasant
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.
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!
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!
THe Cooper River Bridge
The Cooper River Bridge, officially named the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, connects historic downtown Charleston and Mount Pleasant over the wide Cooper River. The bridge is the third-longest cable-stayed bridge in the Western Hemisphere. Featuring a pedestrian path spanning the full length of the bridge, some of the best views in the entire Lowcountry are here!
OUR KEEP IT PLEASANT PROMISE
In Mount Pleasant, we’re proud of our creeks, trails, marshes, and coastal wildlife, and we’re just as proud of the people who care for them. Take the “Keep It Pleasant Promise” to help protect the nature we all love so much!
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.
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.
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.
Walking Trails Guide
From boardwalks to natural paths, this is your ultimate guide to hitting the trails in Mount Pleasant! Some of these trails are pet-friendly. Remember to leave nothing behind but wonderful memories and pawprints!
Shrimp Boat Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
