East Central Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Photo by Ruby Hart

Popular places to visit

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Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal

4/5(4 reviews)

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.

Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
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College of Charleston

3.5/5(3 reviews)

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
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Charleston City Market

4.5/5(11 reviews)

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

Charleston City Market
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Waterfront Park

4.5/5(9 reviews)

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
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South Carolina Aquarium

4/5(2 reviews)

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

South Carolina Aquarium
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The Citadel

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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

Activities

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Day Trips to Charleston#7 See Ft Sumter,CarriageTour,Lunch & more

AU$325
Per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Day Trips to Charleston#7 See Ft Sumter,CarriageTour,Lunch & more
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Get Out of Town! Lighthouses, Beaches and Forts Tour! Folly to Sullivan's Island

AU$128
Per adult
Get Out of Town! Lighthouses, Beaches and Forts Tour! Folly to Sullivan's Island
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Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor

AU$85
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor
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Charleston: Small Group Food Tour – Savor the Flavors

AU$166
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Small Group Food Tour – Savor the Flavors
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Charleston: Haunted Carriage Evening Tour

AU$76
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Haunted Carriage Evening Tour
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Charleston: Wadmalaw Island Wine Tasting and Tea Garden Trip

AU$204
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Wadmalaw Island Wine Tasting and Tea Garden Trip
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Our pick of the best East Central Hotel Deals

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston Riverview
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston Riverview
2.5 out of 5
11 Ashley Point Drive, Charleston, SC
The price is AU$161 per night from 19 May to 20 May
AU$161
per night
19 May - 20 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.4/10 (1,841 reviews)
"The rooms could use some upgrades. Toilet was running all night"

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston Riverview
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
250 Spring Street, Charleston, SC
Fully refundable
The price is AU$226 per night from 20 May to 21 May
AU$226
per night
20 May - 21 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (772 reviews)
"Extremely friendly and helpful employees. Great continental breakfast! Room was clean but bathroom shower tended to leak and get floor wet. Parking is somewhat inconvenient as there are not many spots by hotel and we had to park in the parking garage of the next building (although we were able to ..."

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge, an IHG Hotel
Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
4 out of 5
20 Patriots Point Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC
The price is AU$306 per night from 28 May to 29 May
AU$306
per night
28 May - 29 May
Book a stay at this beach resort in Mount Pleasant. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,512 reviews)
"Wish there would have been more parking available and cleaning beach area after the event on a Friday night"

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
Emeline
Emeline
4 out of 5
181 Church St, Charleston, SC
The price is AU$478 per night from 28 May to 29 May
AU$478
per night
28 May - 29 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,276 reviews)
"We were. In a good location convenient to shopping, dinner and a walk along the water. The restaurant at the hotel was excellent. Our only complaint was the location of our room (we had a room in the back of the hotel. Next time we will ask for a different room. Overall great atmosphere and friendly ..."

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Emeline
Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant, an IHG Hotel
Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant, an IHG Hotel
3.5 out of 5
250 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Hwy 17, Mount Pleasant, SC
The price is AU$267 per night from 22 May to 23 May
AU$267
per night
22 May - 23 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Mount Pleasant. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant, an IHG Hotel
The Charleston Place
The Charleston Place
5 out of 5
205 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
The price is AU$915 per night from 28 May to 29 May
AU$915
per night
28 May - 29 May
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"We will stay again in this hotel next time. Very positive vibes."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around East Central

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North-Central

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North-Central and surrounding area, you can visit Magnolia Cemetery and Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park.

North-Central
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Wagener Terrace

When in Wagener Terrace, you can plan a visit to Magnolia Cemetery and Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Wagener Terrace
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King Street

If you're spending some time in King Street, Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall are top sights worth seeing.

King Street
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Hampton Park Terrace

While there might not be top attractions in Hampton Park Terrace, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park and Upper King Design District.

Hampton Park Terrace
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Cannonborough Elliotborough

If you're spending some time in Cannonborough Elliotborough, Upper King Design District and Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Cannonborough Elliotborough
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Westside

If you're spending some time in Westside, Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park and Harmon Field are top sights worth seeing.

Westside

East Central Travel Guide

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