If summer travel plans are on your mind, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, is a waterfront destination worth the trip.

As the largest coastal town in the state and just a bridge from downtown Charleston, Mount Pleasant makes it easy to experience the South Carolina Lowcountry.

Think: warm, sunny summer days filled with fresh seafood and classic Southern cuisine, paired with waterfront adventures like kayaking and paddleboarding, plus afternoons exploring unique local boutiques.

And with America’s 250th birthday approaching, Mount Pleasant is commemorating the milestone with special programming, including:

The largest July 4th fireworks show in the Southeast
A never-before-seen drone show over Charleston Harbor that brings South Carolina’s story to life

The area also features various historic sites, including Shem Creek, Haddrell’s Point, Pitt Street Bridge, and the Charles Pinckney National Historic Site — one of only seven National Park Service sites in the state.