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.
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.
South Carolina Aquarium
See an array of aquatic creatures, including an albino alligator, in underwater habitats ranging from salt marshes to coastal plains.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Turtles, alligators and birds abound in this former plantation, now swampland, gardens, lakes and forest.
East Central Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG
Nice location, close to downtown but still quiet. Our room was clean, and the bed was comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 2025/10/30
The Francis Marion Hotel
Stay was great! Great location and walkable area
Reviewed on 2025/10/29
Courtyard by Marriott Charleston-North Charleston
Amazing room great check in staff great Bistro Very clean linen. Wish we had a microwave!
Reviewed on 2025/10/28
Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant by IHG
Clean, comfortable room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 2025/11/2
Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant – Charleston
Everything either met or exceeded out expectations
Reviewed on 2025/10/29
Drury Plaza Hotel North Charleston
This location was perfect! I truly enjoyed
Reviewed on 2025/10/28
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 Port of Charleston and Upper King Design District 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
- Port of Charleston
- College of Charleston
- Patriots Point
- Charleston City Market
- Waterfront Park
- South Carolina Aquarium
- Joint Base Charleston
- Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
- Fort Sumter
- USS Yorktown
- United States Air Force Charleston Air Force Base
- The Citadel
- Charleston Music Hall
- Marion Square
- Shem Creek Park
- Middleton Place
