In the old South, the locals would pass the time of day in a lazy, classy fashion. One could stroll through the town square along awning-clad storefronts, window shopping, enjoying a refreshing ice cream cone or stopping to catch the latest motion picture. Today, Mount Pleasant Towne Centre serves as the town square where locals and visitors alike go to let the minutes idle away while breathing in the moment. With over 60 stores and restaurants—including the most beautiful Belk this side of Charleston, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Barnes & Noble, Old Navy and Palmetto Grande Stadium Cinema—there is literally something to interest even those who are particular with their time.
Opened in 1999, Mount Pleasant Towne Centre was designed to be reminiscent of an "uptown" shopping district, only there are no parking meters. The design of the center allows shoppers to park in front of the stores they want to visit or walk along the wide, tree-lined sidewalks. All the while, visitors are surrounded by a beautiful setting with the character of a classic uptown shopping district.
The attention to detail is what sets Mount Pleasant Towne Centre apart from other shopping centers in the area. Many of the architectural details are reminiscent of days gone by. Chandeliers used at the center were salvaged from the lobby of a turn-of-the-20th-century bank in New England and the wrought-iron bike racks originally decorated the balconies of a Philadelphia hotel from the 1880s.
Interspersed amongst the details that add character to the surroundings, shoppers can find everything they'd find uptown, but with the convenience of traditional shopping malls. Music, books, clothes, shoes, accessories, restaurants, home furnishings, gifts—shoppers find it all at Mount Pleasant Towne Centre.
Hidden behind a classic Art-Deco design, a 16-screen, stadium-seating movie theater plays the latest blockbuster hits. With Dolby surround sound for every screen, movie-goers are guaranteed a state-of-the-art movie experience every time. Mount Pleasant Towne Centre caters to an intimate night on the town or dinner and a movie with the entire family. Casual dining selections offer a relaxed atmosphere providing a variety of opportunities to satisfy any taste.
Mount Pleasant Towne Centre has been consistently voted "Best Shopping in Charleston" by the locals for the last six years. Well-known retailers, such as Chico's, Ann Taylor Loft, Liz Claiborne Shoes, Pier 1 Imports, Gap and Gap Kids, Banana Republic and Victoria's Secret provide a broad selection of items from which to choose. Additionally, a number of local tenants present unique upscale gifts and merchandise that can be found only at Mount Pleasant Towne Centre.
But for those who long for the memories of yesteryear, sitting on a park bench with the gurgles of the fountain—mocha in one hand and a good book in the other—is what makes the Southern tradition of passing the time of day so rewarding.
Mount Pleasant Towne Centre is located on U.S. Highway 17 North at the Isle of Palms Connector in Mount Pleasant. www.mtpleasanttownecentre.com
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