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
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
Downtown Charleston Food Tour
Our pick of the best French Quarter Hotel Deals
The Vendue
The stay started badly. The room was full of fruit flies. I told the staff about it on my way out to dinner, i was told they would take care of it. Came back to the room after 12 and the flies were still in there. They were surrounding outside of the room door as well. I called customer service and ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
The Palmetto Hotel
Excellent location. If you plan on just visiting Charleston, no car is needed.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
HarbourView Inn
Fabulous place to stay - would highly recommend! Great location- views of the bay and conveniently located near wonderful restaurants and things to do. Very walkable location but valet service was quick and easy with our rental car. Daily happy hour was fun with wine and significant appetizers- lots ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel
Clean room and staff is very helpful. The location is perfect!
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
The Loutrel
Great staff! Beautiful hotel with great location.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Emeline
The room was extremely small and lacked wardrobe space Drawers didnt shut properly Only 1 gown for 2 people. Room service poor
Reviewed on 1 Apr 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 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.
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.
