French Quarter Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Charleston City Market
Purchase food, jewelry and handicrafts in the market and learn about local tradition, the Civil War and slavery at its museum.
Dock Street Theater
Enjoy a show at Dock Street Theater, a popular theatre in Charleston. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
Pink House Gallery
You can browse the exhibits at Pink House Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Charleston. Add the area's stunning cathedral or shops to your travel plans.
Washington Square
Meet, mingle and move in this verdant park in the heart of downtown Charleston, a quiet retreat near several of the city’s top attractions.
St. Philip's Church
Attend a service with the oldest religious congregation in South Carolina, dating back to the 17th century. George Washington worshipped with this congregation.
Old Slave Mart Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Old Slave Mart Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Charleston. Discover the area's stunning cathedral or seek out its local tours.
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
Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing
Our pick of the best French Quarter Hotel Deals
The Vendue
Ideal location close to the waterfront and wonderful restaurants. We really enjoyed the original artwork, and the thoughtful touches with breakfast muffins delivered to our room each morning, happy hour and bedtime cookies. Comfortable beds, plush linens.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
The Palmetto Hotel
Our deluxe king room was quite snug. We stayed on the 4th floor and the person above us was stomping so so much. The property is absolutely lovely and the location was ideal- easy walking to lots of wonderful food. I would definitely recommend this hotel- maybe just spring for the superior king.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
HarbourView Inn
Great location and staff was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
The Loutrel
This place was more than we expected! We will definitely be back
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel
The room was clean and spacious. There was a full kitchen space and the balcony overlooked the market. We loved the location. We had to leave the hotel to find coffee as the ones provided were bad. No parking on site which we didn’t realize until we checked in, but we loved beeping able to walk to ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
The Spectator Hotel
Beautiful hotel
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around French Quarter
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.
South of Broad
If you're spending some time in South of Broad, Rainbow Row and Nathaniel Russell House are top sights worth seeing.
Harleston Village
While visiting Harleston Village, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist.
King Street
If you're spending some time in King Street, Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall 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.
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.
