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 churches 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.
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 lively bars.
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.
The Citadel
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of The Citadel during your travels in Charleston. Visit the area's churches or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Top hotels in Downtown Charleston
The Francis Marion Hotel
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025
Emeline
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025
The Ryder Hotel
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025
The Charleston Place
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025
Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025
Planters Inn
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Charleston
Radcliffeborough
If you're spending some time in Radcliffeborough, Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul and Brith Shalom Beth Israel Synagogue are top sights worth seeing.
Harleston Village
While visiting Harleston Village, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and Colonial Lake.
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 Port of Charleston to Charleston City Market – discover Charleston Historic District, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Ansonborough
If you're spending some time in Ansonborough, Port of Charleston and South Carolina Aquarium are top sights worth seeing.
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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
- Gibbes Museum of Art
- Upper King Design District
- Charleston City Marina
- Harborage at Ashley Marina
- Joseph P. Riley
- Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist
- Historic Rice Mill
- Charleston County Courthouse
- The Battery
- Calhoun Mansion
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