Attractions

Tucked into the marsh in the heart of Mount Pleasant, Palmetto Islands County Park is an oasis of connected small islands along Horlbeck Creek. Catch a glimpse of deer through the woods, let your furry best friend run free in the dog park or cool off with a dip at Splash Island Waterpark. If adventure is more your style, hike to Nature Island or climb the observation tower. We also rent pedal … [Read more...] about Palmetto Islands County Park

Visit Mount Pleasant's Shem Creek, especially if you are looking for a dining experience. Shem Creek and the local area have much to offer in the way of tasty foods to tantalize your palate. Read about restaurants "on the creek" like Saltwater Cowboys, Red's Ice House, Tavern & Table and more. Check in for "off the creek" restaurants the likes of NICO | Oysters + Seafood, Coleman Public House Post … [Read more...] about ShemCreekRestaurants.com

The Lowcountry is a region richly steeped in American history, and, for those who are dedicated to honoring this history, there are certain special places to visit and take in the past in order to better understand the present. One such location is Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant. A historic plantation that hosts thousands of visitors each year who desire to learn the back story of … [Read more...] about Boone Hall Plantation

An idyllic summer trip to the Isle of Palms is the source of countless nostalgic memories for both young and old: the smell of salt air seducing your nostrils; the feel of silky sand or sticky pluff mud beneath your feet and between your toes; innovative and not-so-well-thought-out sand castles; floats; fishing; boating; beach games; watersports; and more. Every summer, when the water warms, … [Read more...] about Isle of Palms Marina: Making Memories

Just up the road from Charleston lies the Hammock Coast, a small string of Lowcountry beaches and coastlines that exude all the things you might hope for in a quiet getaway. Historic Georgetown, the third-oldest city in South Carolina, is nestled along the Sampit River and is a charming area with old houses and a central waterfront area called Harborwalk. Just to its north, Pawleys Island, touted … [Read more...] about The Hammock Coast

Magnolia Gardens is a love story. It is a romantic garden, an effort to re-create Eden. The Rev. John Grimke Drayton, whose Philadelphia-born wife hated the South, spent a lifetime trying "to create an earthly paradise in which my dear Julia may forever forget Philadelphia and her desire to return there." Through his devotion to Julia, the Rev. Drayton succeeded in designing a world class … [Read more...] about Magnolia Plantation and Gardens