Shem Creek: Mount Pleasant’s Working Waterfront
Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant offers scenic waterfront walks, shrimp boats, dining, kayaking, and dolphin sightings. With sweeping views of Charleston Harbor, the Ravenel Bridge, and Fort Sumter, this iconic Lowcountry destination blends history, outdoor adventure, and laid-back coastal living.
The Old Village – Mt Pleasant
Humble Beginnings Back in 1837, Mount Pleasant had humble beginnings as a quiet fishing village, centered around shrimping, maritime trading, and shipbuilding. The original downtown area, nestled between streets lined with live oaks draped in Spanish moss, is just one city block long, and is now known as The Old Village. The area is sweet […]