Downtown Charleston, SC

Charleston

Edmonston-Alston House featuring a house
Edmonston-Alston House featuring interior views, heritage elements and a house
College of Charleston which includes a garden
Joseph Manigault House which includes interior views, heritage elements and a house
Nathaniel Russell House

Popular places to visit

Port of Charleston

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.

Port of Charleston
College of Charleston which includes heritage architecture and street scenes

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.

College of Charleston
Charleston City Market

Charleston City Market

Purchase food, jewelry and handicrafts in the market and learn about local tradition, the Civil War and slavery at its museum.

Charleston City Market
Charleston Waterfront Park featuring a coastal town, general coastal views and autumn leaves

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.

Waterfront Park
South Carolina Aquarium

South Carolina Aquarium

See an array of aquatic creatures, including an albino alligator, in underwater habitats ranging from salt marshes to coastal plains.

South Carolina Aquarium
The Citadel

The Citadel

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of The Citadel, during your travels in Charleston. Visit the area's churches or amble around its beautiful beaches.

The Citadel

Other neighborhoods around Downtown Charleston

South Carolina showing interior views and heritage architecture

Radcliffeborough

While there might not be top attractions in Radcliffeborough, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Port of Charleston and Music Farm.

Radcliffeborough
Charleston

Harleston Village

If you're spending some time in Harleston Village, Marion Square and Colonial Lake are top sights worth seeing.

Harleston Village
Worth every minute of waiting! The Charleston Nasty Biscuit at Hominy Grill, complete with a mimosa and side of home fries, made for the best brunch I've possibly ever had.

Cannonborough Elliotborough

While visiting Cannonborough Elliotborough, you might make a stop by sights like Upper King Design District and Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum.

Cannonborough Elliotborough
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King Street

While visiting King Street, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall.

King Street
Charleston Historic District showing heritage architecture

Charleston Historic District

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Explore this National Historic Landmark District, boasting an unparalleled collection of 18th and 19th-century architecture, including Charleston "single houses." Nearby Ansonborough features fine Greek Revival houses and historic civic buildings.

Charleston Historic District
South Carolina Aquarium showing marine life

Ansonborough

If you're spending some time in Ansonborough, Port of Charleston and South Carolina Aquarium are top sights worth seeing.

Ansonborough

Downtown Charleston, SC