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 churches 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 churches or seek out its local tours.
Activities
Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
2-Hour Guided Kayak Eco Tour in Charleston
Our pick of the best French Quarter Hotel Deals
The Vendue
No shower luck warm
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
HarbourView Inn
The entire staff was incredible throughout our entire stay. Very friendly and helpful and full of suggestions for things to do in the area. The property was in a perfect location.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
The Palmetto Hotel
The Staff was Wonderful, the room was Beautiful and Charleston was Magical!
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
The Loutrel
Wonderful stay at The Loutrel. Perfect location just off the main drag but walking distance from everything. Room was spacious and really nice, staff friendly and professional, and the rooftop deck was AMAZING. The musician playing up there for sunset happy hour was a highlight of the trip. Will ...
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
French Quarter Inn
We loved every aspect of this hotel. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
The Meeting Street Inn
Staff and friendliness
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
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 Colonial Lake.
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.
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.
