South of Broad Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South of Broad
Popular places to visit
Rainbow Row
Find out about the history of Charleston with a stop at Rainbow Row. Make time for the stunning cathedral and local tours in this walkable area.
White Point Gardens
Learn about pirates and examine the cannons and military memorials in an enchanting riverside park with fortifications that once defended the city.
Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist
Admire the brown stone neo-Gothic design of this intriguing cathedral and examine the portrayals of Christ in the exquisite stained-glass windows.
Calhoun Mansion
See what life was like in the Gilded Age of Charleston at this graceful Victorian mansion, now operated as a house museum.
Nathaniel Russell House
This 19th-century mansion is remarkable for its circular dining room, self-supporting three-story spiral staircase and elaborate detailing.
Edmonston-Alston House
Tour the graceful public rooms and piazzas of one of Charleston’s finest house museums and enjoy commanding views of Charleston Harbor.
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
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
Downtown Charleston Food Tour
Our pick of the best South of Broad Hotel Deals
Emeline
The coffee nook was well maintained. We enjoyed making a quick cup of coffee every morning before starting the day.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant by IHG
Breakfast was excellent!
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
Resort was very nice. Only funny thing - no micro waves? Had to drive to the local Circle K and use their micro wave. Their clerk said, "WOW" even Motel 6 has micro waves. Just saying !
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
The Ryder Hotel
What an adorable hotel. The rooms were great, the location was perfect for walking everywhere and the pool area was amazing (the waitstaff by the pool needs some training or maybe we were in the wrong. They only seemed to wait on the bachelorette parties and the folks in the reserved spots (which ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel
It is an older hotel but it was very clean, plenty of parking, the pool area was nice with lots of seating. It has a nice coffee shop and Pinky’s restaurant was very good. The Pinky’s beach bar had a good selection and a nice area to sit. It is in a perfect location and you can walk to all the bars, ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
The Francis Marion Hotel
Bathroom is way to small
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South of Broad
French Quarter
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dock Street Theater to Pink House Gallery – discover French Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
Harleston Village
While visiting Harleston Village, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and The Riviera Theater.
King Street
If you're spending some time in King Street, Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall are top sights worth seeing.
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.
