The Surprising South Carolina Town That Makes An Excellent Weekend Getaway
By Carolyn Harmon|Published April 20, 2022
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Under Brown Mountain Lights the Beast of Blandenboro wanders this magical land where lighthouses shine on kingdoms only accessible by ferries. A Lost Colony of legends and pirates revealed in historical sites and majestic mountains with views that make us weep. The home of handmade sculptures and scrumptious cuisine. North Carolina leaves this long-time writer and artist breathless with endless surprises, including the unlikely warmth a winter walk on the beach can bring.
Mount Pleasant of Charleston County, is the fourth largest town in South Carolina, located on the east side of Charleston Harbor and the Wando River. And anywhere you look in this surprising town, you will not be disappointed by the breathtaking views this town and surrounding cities offer. It is bordered on the south by Sullivan’s Island and on the west and northwest by Charleston, where it is separated by the Cooper River. From history to its natural wildlife, you will see why this surprising South Carolina town makes an excellent weekend getaway.
Driving into Mount Pleasant at night, you will be struck with this exciting view. Crossing over the
Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park, 99 Harry M. Hallman Jr Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum sits at the foot of the Arthur Ravenel Bridge, connecting the new with the old. Its centerpiece is the World War II aircraft carrier USS YORKTOWN, offering education and overnight camping programs to more than 40,000 school-aged children per year.
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, 40 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA
This circa 1900 photograph is one of the landmarks on the passport, the Home for Destitute Children. It was established in 1881 by Abby Munro, a Quaker from Philadelphia, and destroyed in a fire in 1920.
Mount Pleasant Towne Centre offers more than 60 stores and restaurants, a picturesque greenspace with live events, the Regal Palmetto Grande movie theater, and the Hyatt Place Hotel.
As anyone can see, Mount Pleasant will surprise most people with all that is packed into this stunning gem. Between the vibrant sound of the ocean waves or the smallest trill of the marsh birds, your senses will be captivated. For those people interested in lodging in an historic bed & breakfast, visit The Post House Inn.
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