A day trip to Mount Pleasant, sc
Mount Pleasant has some incredible parks and green spaces. And it’s just a bit closer than going all the way to Charleston for a day trip. Here are some of our favorite things to do and places in visit on a day trip to Mount Pleasant, SC.
memorial waterfront park
ADDRESS: 99 Harry M Hallman Jr Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC
BEST FEATURES: Unique play structure. Well shaded. Adjacent to the pier. Easy parking. Clean. Bathrooms.
SPECIAL NOTES: Sits underneath the Ravenel Bridge on the Cooper River so it’s a little loud with vehicle traffic above.
CLOSE PROXIMITY TO: Patriots Point & Maritime Museum. I’On Community with more parks, dining and shopping. College of Charleston. Boone Hall Plantation.
The mount pleasant Pier
ADDRESS: 99 Harry M Hallman Jr Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC (Accessible from the Waterfront Park mentioned above).
WHAT TO DO: There is a little shop to purchase snacks and ice cream. There are plenty of seats and scenery to look at. Walk out onto the pier to watch people fishing.
OTHER DETAILS: Note the details on the pier’s website about fishing, hours, and any associated fees.
REASONS TO VISIT: It’s free and gives a great view of the Cooper River. It’s connected to Waterfront Park so it’s an obvious activity extension!
Fav kid-friendly restaurants
Five Loaves Cafe | 1055 Jonnie Dodds Blvd, Mt Pleasant
WHY | The atmosphere here is really cute on the inside (doesn’t look like much outside). And the food is creative yet kid-friendly. I got the salad with eggplant fritters and a soup flight and was very pleased!
patriot's point
WHERE | 40 Patriots Point Road, Mt Pleasant
GOOD TO KNOW | The place is huge but kid-friendly. We haven’t done a full review yet but it’s on the list!
WHY VISIT | The website gives the full run-down of what to expect but if you’re even remotely interested in history then it’s worth a stop!
Boone Hall Plantation
WHERE | 1235 Long Point Road, Mt Pleasant
GOOD TO KNOW | We haven’t visited yet but it is high on our list!!! Here is the website for making your own plans.
WHY VISIT | There is a tractor ride tour and self-guided tours through slave quarters, a Black history exhibit, the gardens and more.
I'On Community with parks & restaurants
WHERE | 159 Civitas St, Mt Pleasant
WHY VISIT | This master-planned community has the old Charleston feel but is much easier to navigate. It boasts several shops, restaurants and small parks to explore. It’s a good one-stop destination for shopping, dining and outdoor fun.
We love walking around the streets and just enjoying the feel of the place! The parks are nice, small and well-shaded too.
THE PARKS OF I’ON | Beware the parks are difficult to find if you don’t know where to look. We had a ton of help in finding these from the mama behind the IG page, CHSwithKids.
(1) There train one in these photos is behind O’Brion’s Pub & Grille.
(2) Go to Hopetown Road and look for the blue playground equipment. This one is better for younger kids but it also has a great trail behind it.
(3) From 17 turn on Shellmore and go around Mathis Ferry to East Lake, the park will be on the right.
Other places to consider
SPLASH ISLAND WATER PARK | This is in the Palmetto Islands County Park, a 943-acre park with a playground, paved and unpaved trails, and more. There is a $2 admission per person admission to the County park and a fee for the water park ($10 for adults and $9 for kids). The water park is open Wed–Sat from between 10am–6pm and 1pm–6pm on Sundays (season is from July 1–Aug 14).
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site | The house is only open Friday–Sunday from 9am–5pm but the outdoor grounds are accessible Wednesday–Sunday. Admission is free!