Old Village Historical District Travel Guide
Mount Pleasant
Visit Old Village Historical District
Popular places to visit
Patriots Point
Learn about American military heroes, climb aboard the vessels in the harbor and sleep the night in the quarters of a ship.
USS Yorktown
Tour an aircraft carrier that earned its battle stars in World War II and the Vietnam War.
Shem Creek Park
Explore the great outdoors at Shem Creek Park, a lovely green space in Mount Pleasant. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars.
Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens
Find out about the history of Mount Pleasant with a stop at Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its lively bars.
Alhambra Hall
After visiting Alhambra Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Mount Pleasant.
Charleston Harbor Marina
Explore the waterfront in Mount Pleasant with a trip to Charleston Harbor Marina. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Things to do
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
Charleston: Haunted Carriage Evening Tour
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
Old Town Trolley Tour of Charleston
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Old Village Historical District
Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Harbor Mt. Pleasant
During my recent vacation, we stayed at 7 different hotels. Oddly enough, though this was the highest priced, this was our least favorite of all our stays. It's beautiful and in a very convenient location, but we would pick a different hotel in the same area for our next trip.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Emeline
Beautiful hotel, perfect location and wonderful dining!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
The Ryder Hotel
It was a beautiful hotel. Many up charges.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
The Francis Marion Hotel
Great staff
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant – Charleston
Great Stay Great Staff
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
This property is situated in an excellent location in the Mount Pleasant area. If you have a car, Sullivans Island, Isle of Palms, Shems creek are all within a 5-15 minute drive. There is a shuttle that will drop you off in downtown Charleston for a day in the city. The property was fairly clean ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Village Historical District
Old Village
If you're spending some time in Old Village, Mount Pleasant Sports Complex and Alhambra Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Mount Pleasant Historic District
Highlights of Mount Pleasant Historic District include its stunning beaches, island views and popular shops. If you're interested in exploring some sights, Alhambra Hall is a top sight to visit.
Harborgate Shores
Though Harborgate Shores may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mount Pleasant Square Shopping Center and Tolers Cove Marina.
Mallard Lakes
While there might not be top attractions in Mallard Lakes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mount Pleasant Square Shopping Center and Shem Creek Park.
Hickory Shadows
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hickory Shadows and surrounding area, you can visit Mount Pleasant Square Shopping Center and Shem Creek Park.
Scanlonville
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Scanlonville and surrounding area, you can visit East Cooper Plaza Shopping Center and Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge.
