Downtown Charleston
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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.
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.
South Carolina Aquarium
See an array of aquatic creatures, including an albino alligator, in underwater habitats ranging from salt marshes to coastal plains.
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.
Things to do
Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Morning Charleston Harbor Sail Lux Catamaran Shade and Seating
Charleston: Downtown Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour
USS Yorktown Ghost Tour with Exclusive Night-Time Access
Top hotels in Downtown Charleston
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG
The staff was great very personable and helpful.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
The Francis Marion Hotel
My sister and I stayed here for our trip to Charleston and this hotel did not disappoint. You get exactly what you’re looking for, a historic hotel within walking distance, a beautiful lobby and interior with updated rooms but still having that old charm to it. The room was spacious with 2 large ...
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Planters Inn
Our stay was wonderful! Excellent service from all staff members! Our first trip to Charleston and we will definitely be back!
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Emeline
Rooms are super small, but well kept and the hotel had a wonderful atmosphere and was perfectly positioned for walking around the shopping and dining areas.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
The Charleston Place
Staff was great good was excellent
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
The Vendue
Great location, beautiful building
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
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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 Port of Charleston and Music Farm.
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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