In the land of storybooks, things commonly found underneath a bridge are often gnarly or downright scary. But there are no trolls or goblins at the Mount Pleasant Pier, found within the Memorial Waterfront Park – and beneath South Carolina’s tallest bridge. To the contrary, underneath this bridge is a magical place where sunsets paint the sky in brilliant hues, children dance and play, and Mount Pleasant’s number one attraction consistently lives up to its ranking.
Welcome to the Mount Pleasant Pier, the town's biggest outdoor attraction.
The old cantilever bridge linking Charleston to Mount Pleasant opened in 1966 and was removed shortly after the new Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridge opened in 2005. The new pier in Mount Pleasant uses the old pilings of the old "new Cooper River Bridge," as it was called back in the day.
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History aside, there area many things to enjoy when visiting the Mount Pleasant Pier.
While you're in town, hit up the Yorktown for even more fantastic ways to enjoy Mount Pleasant's waterfront attractions.
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As TripAdvisor users attest by unanimously keeping the Mount Pleasant Pier at the top of the pile of attractions in the town, you simply can't go wrong with a visit to the pier.
Visitors can also fish from the pier with a fishing pass which costs $60 for an annual pass ($40 for seniors and kids age 12 and under). Additionally, a wonderful children's playground provides hours of endless fun for visitors under the age of 12.
Have you ventured over to the Mount Pleasant Pier yet? Let us know about your experience by leaving a comment!
For another top outdoor attraction in South Carolina, visit Brookgreen Gardens!
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