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
Named by Travel + Leisure as “America's Most Beautiful College Campus” in 2017, this South Carolina institution is engaging for visitors and beloved by students.
Charleston City Market
Purchase food, jewelry and handicrafts in the market and learn about local tradition, the Civil War and slavery at its museum.
South Carolina Aquarium
See an array of aquatic creatures, including an albino alligator, in underwater habitats ranging from salt marshes to coastal plains.
Waterfront Park
Stroll the city’s waterfront esplanades at sunset, when the afternoon sun begins to dip and the harbor is lit with soft colors.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Turtles, alligators and birds abound in this former plantation, now swampland, gardens, lakes and forest.
Things to do
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
Downtown Charleston Food Tour
90-Minute Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour
Ferry Round Trip between Waterfront Park and Daniel Island
Top hotels in East Central
The Francis Marion Hotel
Service and spacious. Excellent location.
Reviewed on 8 Nov, 2025
Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant by IHG
If you are staying in Charleston, you should think of the IHG Mount Pleasant as a convenient option to the $300-$400 per night hotels in the historical district or french quarter. A 10-minute, $10 Lyft/Uber ride away, you can enjoy Charleston for half or even less than half the price. The staff is ...
Reviewed on 7 Nov, 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG
Room was spotless, service was great… no issues at all… great hotel experience.
Reviewed on 9 Nov, 2025
Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant – Charleston
Hotel was clean, new and fairly priced for the location. Super convenient to Mt Pleasant, Daniel Island, IOP, Sullivans Island as well as Charleston. Very nice hotel
Reviewed on 11 Nov, 2025
Emeline
Great room, great service, will b eback
Reviewed on 8 Nov, 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Charleston-North Charleston
Yes
Reviewed on 6 Nov, 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 Port of Charleston and Upper King Design District.
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.
