2026-2027 Cabarrus County Destination Guide

Today, the town’s records reside in a structure which once housed the Mt. Pleasant Collegiate Institute. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society Museum is an essen tial location for learning the history of this region of Cabarrus County. On display across the building’s many themed rooms are exhibits featuring photographs, artifacts, and documents that chronicle how Mount Pleas ant came to be. Visitors are welcome to browse the collection. Start your getaway at The Inn at Mt. Pleasant . A cozy home base for your time visiting the town, this quiet bed and breakfast was built circa 1929 and is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Enjoy coffee, lunch or a homemade treat from a local restaurant before shop ping curated boutiques and specialty stores or hunting down vintage treasures at spots like White Owl Antiques & Collectibles , Gram my’s Attic , and Cline’s Country Antiques . Housed in a former mill, 73 & Main puts a special spin on dining with a stacked bourbon bar and Old Well Brewery onsite. More locally made beverages can be found at Copper Leaf Farm & Vineyards as well as Southern Grace Distill eries where award-winning spirits are being crafted inside a repurposed prison. Southern Grace also offers a tasting room, tours and in-depth ex periences that detail the distilling process. Wrap up your adventure with a hike along the Buffalo Creek Preserve Trail . Taking time to reflect on all the fun with a peaceful stroll through the outdoors is a very fitting way to end a delightful stay in the Town of Mount Pleasant.

Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society Museum

The Bakery at Mt. Pleasant

As this small town continues to grow, keep an eye on what the future holds. The destination’s next chapter is sure to bring exciting reasons to plan a return trip and make even more memories in Mount Pleasant.

Southern Grace Distilleries

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Learn more about the Town of Mount Pleasant at MtPleasantNC.gov . Public parking is available downtown and at Southern Grace Distilleries which is just a five-minute drive from downtown.

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