Mount Pleasant Magazine Jan/Feb 2021

49 www. Bes tOfMP. com | www. Bes tOfMP. Vi deo | www. VOICE forMP. com/Bes tOf I nter v i ews BEST OF 2021 2021 W W W . B E S T O F M P . C O M BEST PLACE TO GO FOR A RUN In 2005, the Ravenel Bridge transformed the Lowcountry exercise experience. Not only can runners race in the annual Bridge Run, they are able to run on the beautiful landmark any day they like. Other Nominees: Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park / Park West BEST PLACE TO PADDLEBOARD/KAYAK It’s no surprise that Shem Creek is a favorite place to kayak and paddle. Even dolphins enjoy lolling by the lush marsh — they’ve even been known to cruise the strip and thrill East Cooper residents. Other Nominees: Palmetto Islands County Park / Sullivan’s Island BEST PLACE TO HAVE A CHILDREN’S BIRTHDAY PARTY Lowcountry families love Charleston Animal Society for birthday celebrations. The shelter offers a meet-and-greet with residents and the opportunity to name one of their adoptees. Partygoers also receive a hefty gift bag. Other Nominees: Charleston Zipline Adventures / Moonlite Drive In Theaters BEST PLACE TO PLAY GOLF Looking for the best green in town? Golfers love DunesWest Golf & River Club . The courses are designed to challenge players of every skill level and are brimming with natural Lowcountry beauty. Other Nominees: RiverTowne Country Club / Patriots Point Links BEST PLACE TO PLAY TENNIS Courting a new place to play tennis? With knowledgeable staff and beautiful facilities, you’ll serve up something special at Dunes West Golf & River Club or College of Charleston’s Tennis Center at Patriots Point . Other Nominees: Park West / RiverTowne Country Club / Snee Farm Country Club BEST PLACE TO TAKE A DATE Moonlite Drive-In Theaters brought the “car date” back to Mount Pleasant. This drive-in movie theater combines old-school viewing with live music and food trucks, so bring your blankets, your appetite and your dancing shoes. Other Nominees: Isle of Palms Beach / SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar / Tavern & Table BEST PLACE TO VIEWTHE RAVENEL BRIDGE We love gazing at Charleston’s most iconic landmark, the Ravenel Bridge. What better place to consider its grace than the Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park ? The park also offers walking trails and fishing. Other Nominees: Patriots Point / On the bridge BEST PLAYGROUND Families agree that the best place to go for a playdate outdoors is the Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park . The gated playground is set under the bridge and provides plenty of shade. The play equipment is also pretty cool. Other Nominees: Palmetto Islands County Park Big Toy / Alhambra Hall Playground BESTWEIGHT LOSS Have you gained the“COVID…19?”A challenging year is frequently the cause of weight gain. Lowcountry Beauty andWellness Spa can help you reset your metabolism and get you back tomeeting your weight loss goals. Other Nominees: Metabolic Medical Center / Profile by Sanford / Mount Pleasant Weight Loss BEST YOGA STUDIO Stretch it out and build strength at the best studio in Mount Pleasant. CorePower Yoga believes in helping you shape a practice that brings resiliency and peace, both physically and emotionally. They offer online and in-house classes. Other Nominees: HYLO Fitness / The Works / Yoga 360 Charleston / Yoga Daily