King Street Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit King Street
Popular places to visit
Charleston Music Hall
Enjoy a performance at Charleston Music Hall, a popular theatre in Charleston. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the churches in the area.
Upper King Design District
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Upper King Design District during your visit to Charleston. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and stunning cathedral in this walkable area.
American Theater
Enjoy a show at American Theater, a popular theatre in Charleston. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
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 top-notch restaurants.
Charleston City Market
Purchase food, jewelry and handicrafts in the market and learn about local tradition, the Civil War and slavery at its museum.
Activities
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
Old Town Trolley Tour of Charleston
Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
Charleston: See it All City Tour with Adventure Sightseeing
Our pick of the best King Street Hotel Deals
The Francis Marion Hotel
Staff 5 stars
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Hotel Bennett
Room and hotel were exceptional
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
The Restoration
Great location, our room was amazing with a kitchenette just wanted to stay in the room and relax. Centrally located.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District
Room and customer service was outstanding.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Hotel Richemont
Clean, spacious room and bathroom. Friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
The Nickel Hotel
Excellent staff
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around King Street
Downtown Charleston
Travellers to Downtown Charleston praise its fantastic nightlife. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Charleston Music Hall and Music Farm.
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.
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.
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.
Ansonborough
If you're spending some time in Ansonborough, South Carolina Aquarium and International African American Museum are top sights worth seeing.
