Visit East Central
Popular places to visit
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 shops 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.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
You can learn about the history of Charleston with a visit to Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. Wander the picturesque gardens and riverfront in the area.
Top hotels in East Central
Emeline
Hotel Emeline was fantastic. The proximity to everything is perfect, the hotel itself is beautiful and comfortable, and the breakfast and coffee were excellent. Highly recommend, and we will definitely be back!
Reviewed on 5 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
Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District
Staff was so helpful and pleasant. Room was clean and well-appointed. It was a great place to stay.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 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
Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant – Charleston
We will definitely stay at this hotel again! The room was spacious and very clean, we were able to check in quickly (and received a complimentary bottle of wine!), and it is close to many of the places we needed to visit. The only downside is no continental breakfast (we knew that when we booked), ...
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around East Central
North-Central
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North-Central and surrounding area, you can visit Johnson Hagood Memorial Stadium and Upper King Design District.
North Morrison
While visiting North Morrison, you might make a stop by sights like Magnolia Cemetery and Charleston Apple Museum.
Wagener Terrace
When in Wagener Terrace, you can plan a visit to Johnson Hagood Memorial Stadium and Upper King Design District, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
King Street
If you're spending some time in King Street, Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Hampton Park Terrace
While there might not be top attractions in Hampton Park Terrace, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Upper King Design District and Johnson Hagood Memorial Stadium.
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.
East Central Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in East Central by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Charleston neighborhoods
- Search East Central Hotel Brands
- Port of Charleston
- College of Charleston
- Patriots Point
- North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center
- South Carolina Aquarium
- Front Beach
- Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course
- Credit One Stadium
- USS Yorktown
- Riverfront Park
- Fort Sumter
- Charleston Tanger Outlets
- Charleston Area Convention Center
- Charleston Southern University
- Charleston Music Hall
- Charleston Harbor Marina
- Marion Square
- Middleton Place
- Charleston Gaillard Center
- Shem Creek Park
- United States Air Force Charleston Air Force Base
