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Located just across the Cooper River from Charleston is the lovely and historic town of Mount Pleasant , where fishermen still rise early to angle for the day's catch of shrimp, oysters, and other fruits of the sea. Founded in 1680, the Town is one of the fastest growing in the state - a mix of neighborhoods, shopping, former plantations and working farms, edged by rivers and marsh.
Mount Pleasant 's biggest attraction is Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum . One of the world's largest maritime museums, it is home to the aircraft carrier Yorktown , World War II's famous "Fighting Lady."
Nearby is the original heart of the town, the Old Village . This National Register district is replete with beautiful homes from the colonial and antebellum periods. The Old Village offers a beautiful public park, a newly expanded recreational area for crabbing and fishing, and panoramic views of the harbor.
As one of the most photographed spots in the Charleston are, picturesque Shem Creek has long been a favorite of visitors and serves as homeport for the area's shrimping fleet. Seafood restaurants line both sides of the creek, serving some of the tastiest seafood you'll ever eat.
Mt. Pleasant offers several marinas for the convenience of transient boaters, including Toler's Cove Marina, Harbor Marina and Shem Creek Marina.
Mt. Pleasant is equally noted for its outstanding golf, with four championship course, Patriot's Point, Charleston National, Dunes West and RiverTowne.
Intriguing specialty and antique shops are found throughout the town, particularly along Johnnie Dodds Boulevard , Coleman Boulevard , and in The Commons. A popular new shopping destination is Towne Centre, located on Highway 17 North near the Isle of Palms Connector. This planned development features an impressive variety of national, regional, and local retailers, a cinema complex and numerous restaurants.
Mt. Pleasant has earned a reputation for hosting outstanding festivals. Two of the most popular are the Blessing of the Shrimp Fleet Festival, held each April at Alhambra Hall, and the Children's Festival, held at the Patriot's Point Sports Complex in October.
• Marsh Harbor at Tolers Cove - Location, Location, Location - a unique, gated entrance setting with beautiful panoramic views of Historic Charleston, Sullivan's Island , and Mount Pleasant . This community includes single-family homes and 2 and 3 bedroom condominiums overlooking the Intracoastal waterway and Tolers Cove Marina . Enjoy the expansive views of the marsh and tidelands from your porch. The condominiums are currently under renovations . Enjoy the private swimming pool, two tennis courts, and marina.
• Simmons Pointe - A wonderful community consisting of 2 and 3 bedroom condominiums along with detached single family style homes that are true condominiums. Enjoy the private dock facility, swimming pool, and two tennis courts for residence use.
• I'ON - A masterpiece in design and architectural appeal, I'ON is a nationally recognized community. This Lowcountry Village has been designed and created around shimmering lakes and salty creeks, with restaurants and offices that you can walk to, and ample spaces to play. I'ON consist of 18 proven, independent builders in the I'ON Guild. You'll find a sense of community in I'ON, where your neighbor's enjoy the friendly walks with their families and newcomers are always welcome! Enjoy the I'ON Club consisting of a junior Olympic swimming pool with 8 lanes, state of the art clay tennis courts, and private lessons.
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