Downtown Charleston
Popular places to visit
Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Charleston with a trip to Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal. 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.
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.
Things to do
Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
Charleston: Haunted Carriage Evening Tour
Charleston: Sunset Harbor Cruise
Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor
Downtown Charleston Food Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Charleston
Radcliffeborough
If you're spending some time in Radcliffeborough, Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul and Brith Shalom Beth Israel Synagogue are top sights worth seeing.
Harleston Village
If you're spending some time in Harleston Village, Marion Square and The Riviera Theater are top sights worth seeing.
Cannonborough Elliotborough
While visiting Cannonborough Elliotborough, you might make a stop by sights like Upper King Design District and Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum.
King Street
While visiting King Street, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall.
Charleston Historic District
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Charleston Historic District. Make a stop by Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal or Charleston City Market while you're exploring the area.
Ansonborough
If you're spending some time in Ansonborough, South Carolina Aquarium and International African American Museum are top sights worth seeing.