Downtown Charleston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Charleston
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.
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.
Activities
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
USS Yorktown Ghost Tour with Exclusive Night-Time Access
Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing
Charleston Ghosts of Liberty Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Charleston Hotel Deals
Emeline
Great location. Pleasant staff. Concierge was very helpful. Nice room. Good bar and restaurant.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
The Francis Marion Hotel
Check in was seamless and the rooms were beautiful. Showers had great pressure and the staff was very professional and helpful
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
The Ryder Hotel
Quiet
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District
Staff was so helpful and pleasant. Room was clean and well-appointed. It was a great place to stay.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
The Vendue
Great location & staff.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
The Palmetto Hotel
The clean room and the friendly staff.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 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 Music Farm and Charleston Music Hall.
Harleston Village
While visiting Harleston Village, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and The Riviera Theater.
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 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.
Downtown Charleston Travel Guide
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