- The list below includes 115 free or cheap things to do in or near Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, including 53 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Historic Sites, Family Fun Center and Fishing.
- From Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park to Shem Creek Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mount Pleasant and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Charleston, North Charleston, Johns Island and Summerville.
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Indulge in cheeses such as aged gouda or bacon cheddar; artisan charcuterie like soppressata; and chocolates such as bonbons or bark
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Harry M. Hallman Jr. Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, SC
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One of Mount Pleasant's most popular areas is the Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park. Patrons enjoy strolling, biking, picnicking, peoplewatching and relaxing by the water. The park is open throughout the year, but has only limited shelter in case of poor weather.
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Located in Mount Pleasant, Shem Creek Park is a rustic area that is extremely popular with birdwatchers. Most of the park is a swamp, and elevbated wooden walkways make it easy to explore without getting wet.
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71 Harry Hallman Boulevard Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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Mount Pleasant Pier is a 1250-foot pier that stretches into Charleston Harbor. One end of the pier has an 8,100-square-foot covered pavilion for hosting dances with additional pier features including fishing, gifts and souvenirs, swings, picnic tables and rocking chairs.
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Pitt Street and William Street, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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A bridge with a lot of history building up to its current existence, the Pitt Street Bridge connects Mount Pleasant to Sullivan's Island. A paved path and benches allows for a spot to sit, walk, fish, or observe wildlife, the harbor, and other bridges.
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444 Needlerush Parkway, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park spans 943 acres in a tropical setting. A playground, dog park, sand volleyball court, and horseshoe pits are available, along with a fishing/crabbing dock, nature and paved trails, and a kayak launch.
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Mount Pleasant's Boone Hall Plantation is a working crop farm that has been in operation for overmore than 300 years. Boone Hall is also a major tourist attraction and offers musical and dramatic performances throughout the year.
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1254 Long Point Rd., Mount Pleasant, SC
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Located in bucolic Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, the Charles Pinckney National Historic Site is a perfectly preserved portion of Pinckney's estate, Snee Farm. The house was constructed in the early 18th century.
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Take a tour of the Cold War memorial, Vietnam memorial, and exhibits in the Patriots Point Cold War Submarine Memorial. Learn about the different submarines, aircrafts, and the Medal of Honor museum. Educational programs are available as well as overnight camping.
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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
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40 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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The most famous exhibit at the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is the USS Yorktown, an American aircraft carrier used during the Second World War. The museum also contains smaller vessels, weapons, uniforms, historic maps, documents and other ephemera.
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Patriots Point is a naval and maritime museum that consists of an aircraft carrier with 29 aircraft on display from WWII to the present, a destroyer and submarine. Helicopter tours are available and last 5 to 20 minutes.