Mount Pleasant Magazine Jan/Feb 2018

40 BEST OF 2018 www.BestOfMP.com 2018 W W W . B E S T O F M P . C O M Best Custom Builder If you’re in the market for a custom home built exactly as you’ve always envisioned, you should probably call Marsh Construction , which has been turning dreams into reality for families throughout the Charleston and Mount Pleasant areas. Marsh Construction takes your list of must-haves and makes it happen. Second - David Weekley Homes Third - Cline Homes Best Facebook Group Let’s be honest: If there’s one thing moms know, it’s how to get things done! And with the power of Facebook at their fingertips, nothing is beyond their reach, thanks to the Mount Pleasant Mom Swap, a Facebook group dedicated to buying, selling and swapping items. Mount Pleasant Mom Swap helps busy moms to find the things they need – and get rid of the things they don’t. Second - Save Shem Creek Third - Shem Creek Fisheries Best Kids Activity To get kids moving and having fun, put down the remote control and head over to PalmettoTribe for triathlon coaching programs for kids 7 to 15. Voted best kids activity, Palmetto Tribe helps tomotivate, stimulate and show kids how sports can be fun and good for the bones! Second - Going to the beach Third - The Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch Best Marina We’re starting to see a trend here – locals love the Isle of Palms marina! We’re pretty sure it has something to do with the water-related activities, great waterside eats and picturesque views. Second - Charleston Harbor Resort at Patriots Point Third - Shem Creek Boat Landing Best Movie Theater Forget going to dinner and a movie when you can eat dinner while you watch a movie – it’s a win-win! The ultimate place to catch a flick in Mount Pleasant, there’s a good chance that Cinebarre won best movie theater for reasons such as: legitimately great food, strong drinks and a little thing they call the “Cry Baby Day” that regulates which days kids under 3 can come to the movies. You mean no crying during our favorite scenes? Sign us up! Second - Palmetto Grande Best Neighborhood For Families While there are many neighborhoods to love throughout Mount Pleasant, apparently Laurel Grove has what it takes to be the best neighborhood for families. We’re curious to know more. Perhaps it’s the pristine yards or the sounds of children playing tag. All we know is it’s the place everyone wants to live. Second - Creekside Third - Park West Best Neighborhood For Retirees It’s probably safe to assume that retirees would want to spend their days strolling the sidewalks or visiting the nearby shops and restaurants if they had the extra time on their hands. With the gorgeous houses lining the spotless streets, by all means let I’On be the neighborhood I retire to in the future. Second - Dunes West Third - Old Village/Park West Best Place to Fish Looking for your favorite new fishing hole? If you haven’t lived here long, you may not know about the local favorite – the Pitt Street Bridge . So grab your bait and your pole and head on out. Second - Waterfront Park Pier Third - Shem Creek Best Place to Go for a Run The Ravenel Bridge is an icon of the Lowcountry – but it’s not just for driving and posting on Instagram. According to our readers, it’s also a great place to go for a run. Who knows – with practice, maybe you’ll beat the Kenyans this spring and really rise to social media fame! Second - Pitt Street Bridge Third - Old Village Best Place for a Children’s Birthday Party Adults don’t always celebrate their birthdays to the fullest – but their kids do. And kids need a venue that can handle all that celebrating: For a memorable event, our readers say The Little Gym gets the party started. It’s just up to you on when to end it. Second - Teacups & Trucks Third - Sky Zone Charleston