Mt. Pleasant, SC and The Abbey at Park West are prime examples of convenient, suburban living while still having access to all of the amenities that make the city of Charleston, SC so great. To get better acquainted with all there is to do in the area, here’s a list of ways to entertain even the most finicky of family members:

Get Fresh

From April through late September of each year, Mt. Pleasant hosts a farmer’s market every Tuesday, 3:30 until 7 p.m. Peruse local wares and some of the freshest produce from farmers and purveyors from around the area. There’s also live music and other performances from local artists and musicians to keep you satisfied well into the evening.

Walk it Out

Burn a few extra calories each week by taking the family on a walk across the Cooper River Bridge. Just over six miles from end to end, you can get a great cardio workout while experiencing the breathtaking views of the river and downtown Charleston skyline. Too beat to walk back? Take a convenient water taxi from downtown back to where you started.

Hit the Waves

Because of The Abbey at Park West’s proximity to both Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island, the idea of spending a day at the beach with

Put on That Party Dress

Throughout the spring, Party at the Point gives people from all around the chance to let loose, mingle with other residents and just have an all-around good time near the water. This year, they’re celebrating their 15th anniversary with a season finale party on June 26. Admission is $10 at the door and there’s also a cash bar, so be sure to bring your dancing shoes.

Go Back in Time

Mt. Pleasant has just as rich of a history as other parts of the city, so be sure to take advantage of historic tours and museum visits throughout the area. From the USS Yorktown at Patriots Point and the Charles Pinckney Historic Site to Boone Hall Plantation and Cook’s Old Field Cemetery, there’s plenty of history to go around.

The Abbey at Park West
3421 Salterbeck Street
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
843.800.5255