Location: Mount Pleasant
Top Things to do in Mount Pleasant
Things to do in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina (SC): The Best Nature & Parks
Mount Pleasant is a large suburban town in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States. It is the fourth largest municipality and largest town in South Carolina, and for several years was one of the state's fastest-growing areas, doubling in population between 1990 and 2000. The population was 67,843 at the 2010 census,, making it the largest South Carolina town by population in that census. The estimated population in 2014 was 77,796. At the foot of the Arthur Ravenel Bridge is Patriots Point, a naval and maritime museum, home to the World War II aircraft carrier USS Yorktown, which is now a museum ship. The Ravenel Bridge, an eight-lane highway that was completed in 2005, spans the Cooper River and links Mount Pleasant with the city of Charleston.
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1. Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By ripleycreekteach - Indiana, United States
This park was clean and perfect for a visit for all ages! The observation tower was amazing and the views are incredible. The playground equipment was well maintained and clean. It kept our eleven year old and seven year old engaged.
2. Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 693 reviews
Called the crown jewel of Mount Pleasant, Memorial Waterfront Park offers more than just your average park. Located under the grand entryway to the town, at the base of the Ravenel Bridge, this park has plenty of lawn for enjoying family picnics, a nautical-themed playground modeled after the bridge that provides shade and the boats that pass by in the harbor, and soft-serve ice cream from the River Watch Cafe. The cafe offers beautiful views of Charleston Harbor and a 1,250-foot-long pier where you can sit and swing a while. Memorial Waterfront Park is also home to the Sweetgrass Cultual Arts Pavilion, War Memorial and Visitor Center.
Reviewed By Cpatt11
Cute park with a kids jungle gym, a grassy area, walking path to the bridge, small workout area, and great pier with seating and a gift shop and small cafe during the day
3. Pitt Street Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 184 reviews
Reviewed By HepaticPlexis1 - Buffalo, United States
Quiet stroll in a small park. Beautiful green grass. The dogs enjoyed it. Wide enough walking path to pass other fog walkers. Sit and ponder your thoughts a while on the benches overlooking the water.
4. Shem Creek Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 776 reviews
The most picturesque waterway in the Lowcountry. Revel in glorious sunsets over Charleston Harbor as you enjoy a stroll on the docks.
Reviewed By stacyandryan2008
Very clean, beautiful area. You feel like your in the movie JAWS lol. We went to see if you could find or spot any dolphins. We heard this is the best spot to see them up close. We walked the Pier and watched for awhile and seen nothing. Others have claimed to spot them in 30 min of being there. I have heard that if you take out a kayak on the water, dolphins can be spotted coming right up to you in them. We defiantly want to do this next time we come back down from Michigan. Because there is no way to get into he water here without a kayak , we opted to go to Folly beach instead so we could get in the ocean. There we seen a few pod of dolphins in the distance. This area is very peaceful though and you can spot a lot of Fiddler Crabs ( the ones with the one large claw ) in the Marsh area and around the sidewalks so look for them. They are pretty neat. Lots of great looking restaurants around the area too. We stayed at Bolt farm luxury treehouses on wadamala island just 20-30 min from here.
5. Laurel Hill County Park
6. Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 286 reviews
Part of the country estate of Charles Pinckney, drafter and signer of the Constitution, and a museum interpreting the lives and relationships of African-Americans with slave-owners.
Reviewed By urbanguy - Richmond, United States
This is a terrific, free, stop if you're in the area. Who knew that Charles Pinckney was so influential in shaping the U.S. Constitution. As at other excellent Visitor Centers, there is a short film to view, preferably, before you walk through the house. Pick up a "Trail Guide" and walk the grounds......beautiful and well maintained.
7. Shem Creek
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
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