Guidebook for Mount Pleasant

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Guidebook for Mount Pleasant

Essentials

Get all your basic grocery needs in a very convenient location
331 locals recommend
Harris Teeter
920 Houston Northcutt Blvd
331 locals recommend
Get all your basic grocery needs in a very convenient location
High end groceries and a great selection of prepared food to go within minutes of the condo
111 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
923 Houston Northcutt Blvd
111 locals recommend
High end groceries and a great selection of prepared food to go within minutes of the condo
A wide variety of signature items plus a great selection of wine and beer
88 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
401 Johnnie Dodds Blvd
88 locals recommend
A wide variety of signature items plus a great selection of wine and beer
Everything for Fido while you're in town!
Petco
1501 Highway 17
Everything for Fido while you're in town!
24 Emergency Vet nearby, just in case.
Veterinary Specialty Care
985 Johnnie Dodds Boulevard
24 Emergency Vet nearby, just in case.
You're in good hands at this Urgent Care Facility!
Doctors Care - Mt Pleasant
631 Johnnie Dodds Blvd
You're in good hands at this Urgent Care Facility!

Food Scene

mmmmm, coffee! Really close by
107 locals recommend
Starbucks
730 Coleman Blvd
107 locals recommend
mmmmm, coffee! Really close by
Good food, great atmosphere...Sit outside! It's right on Shem Creek complete with boating activity, dolphins and beautiful sunsets
138 locals recommend
Tavern & Table
100 Church St
138 locals recommend
Good food, great atmosphere...Sit outside! It's right on Shem Creek complete with boating activity, dolphins and beautiful sunsets
BBQ in a fun, family atmosphere on Sullivan's Island
265 locals recommend
Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle St
265 locals recommend
BBQ in a fun, family atmosphere on Sullivan's Island
Great eclectic menu in a wonderful renovated Charleston single house
49 locals recommend
Cru Cafe
18 Pinckney St
49 locals recommend
Great eclectic menu in a wonderful renovated Charleston single house
Have the Shrimp 'n Grits and a Pimm's Cup...delicious.
73 locals recommend
Red Drum Restaurant
803 Coleman Blvd
73 locals recommend
Have the Shrimp 'n Grits and a Pimm's Cup...delicious.
Because it's within walking distance of the condo.
Momma Goldberg's Deli
230 Mathis Ferry Rd
Because it's within walking distance of the condo.
Housemade pasta and Italian seafood dishes with patio and ocean view.
305 locals recommend
Coda Del Pesce
1130 Ocean Blvd
305 locals recommend
Housemade pasta and Italian seafood dishes with patio and ocean view.
Nice atmosphere and good food in the heart of Charleston. Try the shrimp n grits for some local flavor!
53 locals recommend
High Cotton Charleston Restaurant
199 E Bay St
53 locals recommend
Nice atmosphere and good food in the heart of Charleston. Try the shrimp n grits for some local flavor!
When you're in Charleston, you need to try some local seafood...Oysters and shrimp are simply a must!
94 locals recommend
R.B.'s Seafood Restaurant
97 Church St
94 locals recommend
When you're in Charleston, you need to try some local seafood...Oysters and shrimp are simply a must!
Go to Indaco for the burrata, wood fired pizza, homemade pasta and decadent desserts
86 locals recommend
Indaco
526 King St
86 locals recommend
Go to Indaco for the burrata, wood fired pizza, homemade pasta and decadent desserts
A swank oyster hall built in an old bank with an ever evolving seafood menu
165 locals recommend
The Ordinary
544 King St
165 locals recommend
A swank oyster hall built in an old bank with an ever evolving seafood menu
Really good wood fired pizza and craft beer selection on James Island...Steps away from The Terrace Movie Theatre
96 locals recommend
Crust Wood Fired Pizza
1956 Maybank Hwy
96 locals recommend
Really good wood fired pizza and craft beer selection on James Island...Steps away from The Terrace Movie Theatre
Breakfast is served at this fun place ALL day! Walk around funky Folly Beach and hit the surf for the day
170 locals recommend
Lost Dog Cafe
106 W Huron Ave
170 locals recommend
Breakfast is served at this fun place ALL day! Walk around funky Folly Beach and hit the surf for the day
Wander off the beaten path to lovely Old Village Mount Pleasant and have a lovely dinner or brunch at the charming Post House Restaurant which is a neighborhood jewel.
61 locals recommend
Old Village Post House Inn
101 Pitt St
61 locals recommend
Wander off the beaten path to lovely Old Village Mount Pleasant and have a lovely dinner or brunch at the charming Post House Restaurant which is a neighborhood jewel.
Cozy, local coffee shop with drive thru and delicious breakfast croissant sandwiches
23 locals recommend
Metto Coffee & Tea
354 W Coleman Blvd
23 locals recommend
Cozy, local coffee shop with drive thru and delicious breakfast croissant sandwiches
Bringing ancient Tuscan cuisine with an innovative twist to the lowcountry.
67 locals recommend
Trattoria Lucca
41 Bogard St
67 locals recommend
Bringing ancient Tuscan cuisine with an innovative twist to the lowcountry.
Because they make amazing croissant sandwiches...Try the salmon and dill cream or the prosciutto, mozzarella, basil and tomato.
45 locals recommend
Baguette Magic
792 Folly Rd
45 locals recommend
Because they make amazing croissant sandwiches...Try the salmon and dill cream or the prosciutto, mozzarella, basil and tomato.
Really good soups, salads and sandwiches. Casual atmosphere, close by.
191 locals recommend
Five Loaves Cafe
43 Cannon St
191 locals recommend
Really good soups, salads and sandwiches. Casual atmosphere, close by.
Top of the line steakhouse nestled within the gallery district of historic downtown and a short walk from the Battery.
49 locals recommend
Oak Steakhouse
17 Broad St
49 locals recommend
Top of the line steakhouse nestled within the gallery district of historic downtown and a short walk from the Battery.
Head to Sullivan's Island and try the Griddled Octopus or the Old Danger Pizza
443 locals recommend
The Obstinate Daughter
2063 Middle St
443 locals recommend
Head to Sullivan's Island and try the Griddled Octopus or the Old Danger Pizza
Good selection of tapas and authentic made-to-order paella
66 locals recommend
Barsa Tapas, Lounge, & Bar
630 King St
66 locals recommend
Good selection of tapas and authentic made-to-order paella
Steak house by night but don't miss their Sunday Gospel Brunch complete with live music and amazing homemade pop-overs
306 locals recommend
Halls Chophouse
434 King St
306 locals recommend
Steak house by night but don't miss their Sunday Gospel Brunch complete with live music and amazing homemade pop-overs
This brunch never disappoints!
47 locals recommend
High Thyme Cuisine
2213 Middle St
47 locals recommend
This brunch never disappoints!
Diner-style, local favorite thats quickly becoming well known for it's tasty southern cuisine. Must try the fried okra, crab cake benedict or the biscuits and gravy ya'll!
171 locals recommend
Page's Okra Grill
302 Coleman Blvd
171 locals recommend
Diner-style, local favorite thats quickly becoming well known for it's tasty southern cuisine. Must try the fried okra, crab cake benedict or the biscuits and gravy ya'll!

Sightseeing

Tour the WWII aircraft carrier USS Yorktown on permanent display at Patriots Point minutes away
141 locals recommend
USS Yorktown CV-10
40 Patriots Point Rd
141 locals recommend
Tour the WWII aircraft carrier USS Yorktown on permanent display at Patriots Point minutes away
Step back in time when visiting this antebellum plantation listed on the National Register of Historic places. Features the "Avenue of Oaks" originally planted in 1743 and numerous original slave cabins which now house mini museums. The Gullah presentation is very educational.
248 locals recommend
Boone Hall Plantation
1235 Long Point Road
248 locals recommend
Step back in time when visiting this antebellum plantation listed on the National Register of Historic places. Features the "Avenue of Oaks" originally planted in 1743 and numerous original slave cabins which now house mini museums. The Gullah presentation is very educational.
A beautiful cable-stayed bridge over the Cooper River. Use it to get to downtown Charleston...Drive it, bike it, jog it or walk it! Gorgeous views of Charleston harbor and downtown from atop the bridge.
64 locals recommend
Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
64 locals recommend
A beautiful cable-stayed bridge over the Cooper River. Use it to get to downtown Charleston...Drive it, bike it, jog it or walk it! Gorgeous views of Charleston harbor and downtown from atop the bridge.
Founded in 1676, you can still experience the beauty of the Magnolia Plantation Gardens and it's rich history today.
395 locals recommend
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
3550 Ashley River Rd
395 locals recommend
Founded in 1676, you can still experience the beauty of the Magnolia Plantation Gardens and it's rich history today.
Complete with House Museum dating from 1755, stable yards, and stunning gardens...Middleton Plantation is a lovely way to spend some time while visiting the Charleston area.
192 locals recommend
Middleton Place
4300 Ashley River Rd
192 locals recommend
Complete with House Museum dating from 1755, stable yards, and stunning gardens...Middleton Plantation is a lovely way to spend some time while visiting the Charleston area.
Take the 30 minute narrated ferry ride from Liberty Square (downtown) or Patriots Point, (Mount Pleasant), to Fort Sumter National Park and learn about its pivotal role in the Civil War.
501 locals recommend
Fort Sumter National Monument
501 locals recommend
Take the 30 minute narrated ferry ride from Liberty Square (downtown) or Patriots Point, (Mount Pleasant), to Fort Sumter National Park and learn about its pivotal role in the Civil War.
Constructed at the turn of the 19th century by Nathaniel Russell, this historic home is best known for its spiraling staircase, detailed furnishings and landscaped gardens.
40 locals recommend
Nathaniel Russell House
51 Meeting St
40 locals recommend
Constructed at the turn of the 19th century by Nathaniel Russell, this historic home is best known for its spiraling staircase, detailed furnishings and landscaped gardens.
Built in 1738, Drayton Hall is one of the oldest surviving plantations left in the South. Explore the original, massive red-brick main house, wander a walking trail, or visit the African American cemetery.
87 locals recommend
Drayton Hall
3380 Ashley River Rd
87 locals recommend
Built in 1738, Drayton Hall is one of the oldest surviving plantations left in the South. Explore the original, massive red-brick main house, wander a walking trail, or visit the African American cemetery.
Originally built in the early 1800's, the Aiken-Rhett House Museum is one of the best examples of antebellum life. Enjoy the house as well as the grounds with slave quarters, stables and kitchens which are beautifully preserved.
38 locals recommend
Aiken-Rhett House
48 Elizabeth St
38 locals recommend
Originally built in the early 1800's, the Aiken-Rhett House Museum is one of the best examples of antebellum life. Enjoy the house as well as the grounds with slave quarters, stables and kitchens which are beautifully preserved.
A series of thirteen colorful historic houses in Charleston...the longest cluster of Georgian row houses in the US!
467 locals recommend
Rainbow Row
83-107 E Bay St
467 locals recommend
A series of thirteen colorful historic houses in Charleston...the longest cluster of Georgian row houses in the US!
An absolute "must do" when visiting historic Charleston. Head to Palmetto Carriage Works red barn or go online and buy tickets for an hour long guided carriage tour through downtown Charleston and learn some things that are specific to this beautiful city. Guides are knowledgable and will take you on any one of three different tours that are chosen completely by lottery in order to keep horse traffic at a minimum...This is a wonderful way to experience Charleston!
67 locals recommend
Palmetto Carriage Works
8 Guignard St
67 locals recommend
An absolute "must do" when visiting historic Charleston. Head to Palmetto Carriage Works red barn or go online and buy tickets for an hour long guided carriage tour through downtown Charleston and learn some things that are specific to this beautiful city. Guides are knowledgable and will take you on any one of three different tours that are chosen completely by lottery in order to keep horse traffic at a minimum...This is a wonderful way to experience Charleston!

Parks & Nature

Walk from the condo to the base of the Ravenel Bridge...Take a picnic and sit on the lawn, let the kids play on the playground, stroll to the end of the pier and sit on a swing...Great views of Charleston Harbor and the Ravenel Bridge
343 locals recommend
Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park
99 Harry M. Hallman Jr Blvd
343 locals recommend
Walk from the condo to the base of the Ravenel Bridge...Take a picnic and sit on the lawn, let the kids play on the playground, stroll to the end of the pier and sit on a swing...Great views of Charleston Harbor and the Ravenel Bridge
Take some time to relax in the sun...Just 12 miles south of downtown Charleston.
581 locals recommend
Folly Beach
East Ashley Avenue
581 locals recommend
Take some time to relax in the sun...Just 12 miles south of downtown Charleston.
3.3 square miles of beautiful, beachfront town...sand, surf, restaurants and shops, as well as Fort Moultrie tours.
346 locals recommend
Sullivan's Island
346 locals recommend
3.3 square miles of beautiful, beachfront town...sand, surf, restaurants and shops, as well as Fort Moultrie tours.
7 miles of shoreline ideal for swimming, sailing, windsurfing or sunbathing. Also enjoy the two Tom Fazio-designed golf courses at Wild Dunes. Both courses open to the public.
220 locals recommend
Isle of Palms
220 locals recommend
7 miles of shoreline ideal for swimming, sailing, windsurfing or sunbathing. Also enjoy the two Tom Fazio-designed golf courses at Wild Dunes. Both courses open to the public.
Start your tour at Waterfront Park by the giant pineapple fountain, then follow the walking paths on East Battery Street approximately one mile to White Point Gardens. Enjoy the row of Southern-style mansions overlooking Charleston Harbor and Rainbow Row along the way.
154 locals recommend
White Point Garden
2 Murray Blvd
154 locals recommend
Start your tour at Waterfront Park by the giant pineapple fountain, then follow the walking paths on East Battery Street approximately one mile to White Point Gardens. Enjoy the row of Southern-style mansions overlooking Charleston Harbor and Rainbow Row along the way.
Head to James Island to visit this very impressive, majestic live oak tree estimated to be 400 years old.
440 locals recommend
Angel Oak Tree
3688 Angel Oak Rd
440 locals recommend
Head to James Island to visit this very impressive, majestic live oak tree estimated to be 400 years old.
Centrally located Marion Square is a green space that is sometimes quiet and the perfect place to have a picnic and relax and sometimes the location for a major event in the city. Events include Fashion Week, Spoleto Festival, Wine Festival, Movies in the Park and a Farmers Market every Saturday from April to November between 8 and 2.
379 locals recommend
Marion Square
379 locals recommend
Centrally located Marion Square is a green space that is sometimes quiet and the perfect place to have a picnic and relax and sometimes the location for a major event in the city. Events include Fashion Week, Spoleto Festival, Wine Festival, Movies in the Park and a Farmers Market every Saturday from April to November between 8 and 2.
Take your dog to the dog beach complete with sandy beach, grassy area, cleaning station, fenced area and waste stations.
234 locals recommend
James Island County Park
871 Riverland Dr
234 locals recommend
Take your dog to the dog beach complete with sandy beach, grassy area, cleaning station, fenced area and waste stations.

Shopping

One of the nations oldest public markets housing hundreds of vendors of all kinds. Look for the sweetgrass baskets which are one of the oldest handcrafts of African origin in the US and still made locally...a centuries old tradition at the City Market
364 locals recommend
Historic Charleston City Market
188 Meeting St
364 locals recommend
One of the nations oldest public markets housing hundreds of vendors of all kinds. Look for the sweetgrass baskets which are one of the oldest handcrafts of African origin in the US and still made locally...a centuries old tradition at the City Market
A wide variety of stores is found at Towne Center as well as a large theatre.
324 locals recommend
Mount Pleasant Towne Centre
1218 Belk Dr
324 locals recommend
A wide variety of stores is found at Towne Center as well as a large theatre.
Take a lazy stroll down beautiful King Street and wander into any of the wide variety of shops it offers.
252 locals recommend
King Street
King Street
252 locals recommend
Take a lazy stroll down beautiful King Street and wander into any of the wide variety of shops it offers.

Getting Around

Walk two blocks and rent bikes to get around Mount Pleasant or take a longer trek to Shem Creek, Old Village Mt Pleasant, Sullivands Island, Isle of Palms or go across the Ravenel Bridge using the bike lane provided to head into historic downtown Charleston by bike.
7 locals recommend
Sweetgrass Cycles
234 Mathis Ferry Rd
7 locals recommend
Walk two blocks and rent bikes to get around Mount Pleasant or take a longer trek to Shem Creek, Old Village Mt Pleasant, Sullivands Island, Isle of Palms or go across the Ravenel Bridge using the bike lane provided to head into historic downtown Charleston by bike.
CARTA (Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority) has routes all over the greater Charleston area including stops in Mount Pleasant, (closest stop is on Wingo Way and Sandpiper), and the Charleston International Airport. Visit their website to plan your ride and consider the options for the best route and schedule.
49 locals recommend
CARTA
36 John St
49 locals recommend
CARTA (Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority) has routes all over the greater Charleston area including stops in Mount Pleasant, (closest stop is on Wingo Way and Sandpiper), and the Charleston International Airport. Visit their website to plan your ride and consider the options for the best route and schedule.

Arts & Culture

Set in the French Quarter neighborhood downtown, the Dock Street Theatre produces over 100 performances each season.
101 locals recommend
Dock Street Theater
135 Church St
101 locals recommend
Set in the French Quarter neighborhood downtown, the Dock Street Theatre produces over 100 performances each season.
For 17 glorious days and nights each spring, Spoletto Festival fills Charleston's historic district with art, music and theatre.
27 locals recommend
Spoleto Festival USA
14 George St
27 locals recommend
For 17 glorious days and nights each spring, Spoletto Festival fills Charleston's historic district with art, music and theatre.
The Center for Everything. For music, dance, theatre, galas, trade shows and much more.
28 locals recommend
Charleston Gaillard Center
95 Calhoun St
28 locals recommend
The Center for Everything. For music, dance, theatre, galas, trade shows and much more.
This building once housed an antebellum slave auction gallery.
32 locals recommend
Old Slave Mart Museum
6 Chalmers St
32 locals recommend
This building once housed an antebellum slave auction gallery.