East Central Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Central
Popular places to visit
Medical University of South Carolina
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Medical University of South Carolina during your travels in Charleston. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars.
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.
Fort Sumter
Enjoy an informative boat ride on picturesque Charleston Harbor and explore the grounds of one of America’s most significant Civil War-era forts and battle sites.
Activities
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
Old Town Trolley Tour of Charleston
Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage
Our pick of the best East Central Hotel Deals
Emeline
"Hotel is in a great location and easy to walk to local attractions. Upon arrival we were notified of a wedding being held below our window and that the music would stop @ 10 pm. While it did stop at the promised time, it was not the peaceful and relaxing overnight stay we would have preferred."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
The Ryder Hotel
"Convenient location"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
The Francis Marion Hotel
"Great location, friendly staff and just made the trip perfect!"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant – Charleston
"We checked in later in the e evening. Clean room, professional friendly staff. Check quick and out smooth and professional"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant by IHG
"Thank you!!!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel
"My family really enjoyed our stay at Tides Folly Beach hotel. The staff were very friendly at check-in and even enabled us to check in much earlier than the 4pm stated check-in time. During our stay, the staff we encountered were all super friendly and helpful. When we had a minor issue with the ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Central
North Morrison
While visiting North Morrison, you might make a stop by sights like Magnolia Cemetery and Charleston Apple Museum.
North-Central
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North-Central and surrounding area, you can visit Music Farm and Charleston Museum.
Wagener Terrace
When in Wagener Terrace, you can plan a visit to Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site and Music Farm, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Hampton Park Terrace
While there might not be top attractions in Hampton Park Terrace, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park 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.
Westside
If you're spending some time in Westside, Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park and Stoney Field are top sights worth seeing.
