OutsideAug 31, 2026Discover South Carolina’s Largest Coastal TownMount Pleasant has it all: fun festivals, local flavors, coastal wildlife, paddling adventures, and more8 things in this storyShem Creek ParkParkWalk over 2,000 feet of boardwalk alongside waterway.Shem Creek WaterfrontRestaurantVibrant spot for Lowcountry cuisine at the end of the boardwalk.Pitt Street BridgeTrailHistoric bridge now a waterfront park with public fishing pier.Old Village Historic DistrictNeighborhoodStreets lined with historic homes, quaint shops, and Spanish moss.Charles Pinckney National Historic SiteParkVisit a Founding Father’s cottage.Patriots Point Naval and Maritime MuseumMuseumBoard World War II-era ships.Boone Hall Plantation and GardensSightGullah performers share cultural stories and presentations.Sweetgrass FestivalFestivalWatch Gullah Geechee artisans weave sweetgrass baskets.Read the full piece at Outside →