French Quarter Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit French Quarter
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 stunning cathedral 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
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing
Charleston: City Bus Tour Ticket with Live Commentary
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
USS Yorktown Ghost Tour with Exclusive Night-Time Access
Our pick of the best French Quarter Hotel Deals
The Vendue
The amenities. The cookies and milk and the decor. And the cute red pug in our room.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
The Palmetto Hotel
Our room was lovely and I am so grateful to the staff who left champagne for my daughter's 26th birthday. Everyone was absolutely wonderful and we enjoyed our stay very much.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
HarbourView Inn
Loved the breakfast delivered to room. Cheese and wine and cookies every evening!
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
The Loutrel
The reception was warm and friendly, the room was spacious clean and inviting. The amenities such as the happy hour are fantastic as they bring people together that have never met. I celebrated my birthday there again and we had a wonderful time.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
French Quarter Inn
Every thing and everyone
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel
The 2 level room with a full kitchen, living/dining space and 1/2 bath on the lower level and bedroom and full bath on the upper was a welcome change from most hotel rooms that have a bed and maybe an additional chair. The central location was an added plus.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 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 The Riviera Theater.
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.
