Visit East Central
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.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Turtles, alligators and birds abound in this former plantation, now swampland, gardens, lakes and forest.
East Central Hotel Deals
Emeline
Great location. Pleasant staff. Concierge was very helpful. Nice room. Good bar and restaurant.
Reviewed on 2025/12/13
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 2025/12/16
The Ryder Hotel
Quiet
Reviewed on 2025/12/12
Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District
ALL Was exceptional... thank you
Reviewed on 2025/12/12
Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant by IHG
Yes, front desk Suzy was very nice, very helpful.
Reviewed on 2025/12/12
Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
yes
Reviewed on 2025/12/13
Other neighborhoods around East Central
North-Central
While North-Central isn't home to many top sights, Johnson Hagood Memorial Stadium and Upper King Design District are some notable places to visit nearby.
North Morrison
While visiting North Morrison, you might make a stop by sights like Magnolia Cemetery and Charleston Apple Museum.
Wagener Terrace
When in Wagener Terrace, you can plan a visit to Johnson Hagood Memorial Stadium and Upper King Design District, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
King Street
While visiting King Street, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall.
Hampton Park Terrace
Hampton Park Terrace might not have many top sights, but Upper King Design District and Johnson Hagood Memorial Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Cannonborough Elliotborough
While visiting Cannonborough Elliotborough, you might make a stop by sights like Upper King Design District and Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum.
East Central, SC
- College of Charleston
- Port of Charleston
- Charleston City Market
- Patriots Point
- South Carolina Aquarium
- Waterfront Park
- Joint Base Charleston
- Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
- USS Yorktown
- Charleston Music Hall
- Fort Sumter
- The Citadel
- Charleston Harbor Marina
- Marion Square
- United States Air Force Charleston Air Force Base
- Middleton Place
- Shem Creek Park
