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 boutique hotel, we had drinks at the bar and also went to the outdoor patio/courtyard which was lovely! Everything as pictured! The room was spacious as well as the bathroom...loved the complimentary coffee bar on each floor. Great location for all of downtown
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
The Francis Marion Hotel
Hshs
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG
Friendly and diligent staff. Clean room and hotel.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
The Vendue
Great amenities and staff. Will stay there again
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Planters Inn
The hotel itself, as well as our guest room, was spotless! This was a prime location...super convenient to the City Market and for shopping on King Street. The restaurant, Peninsula Grill, was amazing!
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
The Charleston Place
Everything about our stay was impeccable (other than our room view and some construction noise that we were made well aware of prior)! We cannot wait to go back many more times. The website did not do justice for what the reality was and it was only made better by the top notch service by every single ...
Reviewed on 15 Nov 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
- Upper King Design District
- Harborage at Ashley Marina
- Gibbes Museum of Art
- Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist
- Charleston City Marina
- The Battery
- Calhoun Mansion
- Historic Rice Mill
- The Riviera Theater
- St. Philip's Church
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