Downtown Charleston Travel Guide
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Port of Charleston
Explore the waterfront in Charleston with a trip to Port of Charleston. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
College of Charleston
Explore the campus of College of Charleston during your trip to Charleston. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the stunning cathedral in the area.
Charleston City Market
During your trip to Charleston, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Charleston City Market. Discover the area's churches or seek out its local tours.
South Carolina Aquarium
Take the children to visit the sea creatures at South Carolina Aquarium during your holiday to Charleston. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Waterfront Park
Waterfront Park is just one of the places to see in Charleston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Charleston Music Hall
Enjoy a performance at Charleston Music Hall, a popular theatre in Charleston. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
Top hotels in Downtown Charleston
Emeline
Great location, helpful people and very nice room.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
The Francis Marion Hotel
The staff (check-in and conceirge) were friendly and very helpful.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
The Ryder Hotel
Immaculate and adorably decorated. We loved the food and drinks so much we had multiple meals there. Staff was courteous and rooms were super comfortable and cute. Best place for selfies and we had a wonderful girls weekend and 50th birthday celebration
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Planters Inn
Such a perfect location! All the staff were friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
The Vendue
The amenities. The cookies and milk and the decor. And the cute red pug in our room.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District
My stay at the hotel was overall satisfactory. The room was clean, and the hotel’s cleanliness and accommodations met expectations. My only complaints are that they need more bell carts—I spent 35 minutes walking around the two hotel properties looking for one—and the pool was very cold. Please purchase ...
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Charleston
Radcliffeborough
While Radcliffeborough may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Music Farm and Charleston Music Hall.
Harleston Village
While visiting Harleston Village, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and The Riviera Theater.
Cannonborough Elliotborough
If you're spending some time in Cannonborough Elliotborough, Upper King Design District and Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum are top sights worth seeing.
King Street
If you're spending some time in King Street, Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Charleston Historic District
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Charleston City Market to Shops at Charleston Place – discover Charleston Historic District, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Ansonborough
If you're spending some time in Ansonborough, South Carolina Aquarium and International African American Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Charleston Travel Guide
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- Port of Charleston
- College of Charleston
- South Carolina Aquarium
- Charleston Music Hall
- Marion Square
- Charleston Gaillard Center
- Dock Street Theater
- Music Farm
- Charleston Museum
- Harborage at Ashley Marina
- Upper King Design District
- Gibbes Museum of Art
- Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist
- Calhoun Mansion
- The Battery
- Charleston City Marina
- Historic Rice Mill
- The Riviera Theater
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