Mount Pleasant, North Carolina travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Mount Pleasant is a town in Piedmont region of North Carolina.

3 sights · 1 things to do · 3 places to eat · 3 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Mount Pleasant

Historic Gold Hill

An 1850 mining town

Eastern Cabarrus Historical Museum

Mt. Pleasant Collegiate Historic District

Uwharrie Tours

Guided tours including shopping and sightseeing, kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking, horseback riding, golfing and wine tours.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 32°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Aug and Mar. (climate data from nearby Piedmont)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
USA Concord-Padgett Regional Airport, Concord — 15 mi away. Directions
CLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte — 31 mi away (major hub). Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Historic Gold Hill, Eastern Cabarrus Historical Museum
Lunch Troutman's Bar-B-Que
Afternoon Mt. Pleasant Collegiate Historic District, Uwharrie Tours
Dinner Angela's Seafood & Family Restaurant

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Photos

Get in

From Charlotte, take I-85 N, take exit 48 for I-485 S, then take I-485 to exit 33 for Hwy 49 to Harrisburg. Pass Harrisburg and continue for about 14 miles.