Downtown Charleston
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
Charleston Tour: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Charleston Old Town Trolley Holiday Tour
Ferry Round Trip between Waterfront Park and Daniel Island
Drayton Hall Admission Ticket with Interpreter-Guided Tour
Charleston Haunted Horse and Carriage Evening Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Charleston
Emeline
Room was very spacious and clean. Staff was helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on 21 Dec, 2025
The Francis Marion Hotel
Breakfast was amazing. I included it with check-in and saved $5 per person. Our waitress was fantastic. And there’s a Starbucks off the lobby. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 21 Dec, 2025
Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District
Very friendly staff and good overall but towells too small and lack of parking a real problem
Reviewed on 18 Dec, 2025
Planters Inn
This place is my favorite in all of downtown Peninsula grill on property has amazing dinner and coconut cake is epic
Reviewed on 20 Dec, 2025
The Vendue
Great location & staff.
Reviewed on 15 Dec, 2025
The Ryder Hotel
Great design
Reviewed on 15 Dec, 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Charleston
King Street
If you're spending some time in King Street, Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall are top sights worth seeing.
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 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.
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.
