East Central Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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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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Charleston: Haunted Carriage Evening Tour

AU$76
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Haunted Carriage Evening Tour
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Charleston: 1-Hour Carriage Tour of the Historic District

AU$75
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charleston: 1-Hour Carriage Tour of the Historic District
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Our pick of the best East Central Hotel Deals

North Charleston Lodge
North Charleston Lodge
2 out of 5
2551 Ashley Phosphate Rd, North Charleston, SC
The price is AU$108 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
AU$108
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this motel in North Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Charleston Tanger Outlets and North Charleston ...
5.4/10 (1,002 reviews)
"Convenient"

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

North Charleston Lodge
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$337 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
AU$337
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
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! (1,520 reviews)
"The amenities in the hotel were good. The room we booked was overall okay. Our main issue was the bathroom as the doors were very hard to close, there was no fan and the shower had a partial glass side so if you moved it accidentally water would get all over the floor."

Reviewed on 29 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 23 Jun to 24 Jun
AU$478
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
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! (1,280 reviews)
"The front desk professionals provided outstanding customer service!"

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Emeline
Holiday Inn Charleston Riverview, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Charleston Riverview, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
301 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC
The price is AU$247 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
AU$247
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Holiday Inn Charleston Riverview, an IHG Hotel
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
The price is AU$218 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
AU$218
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
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! (794 reviews)
"The location of the hotel is very convenient. The room was nice and smelled very fresh and clean, which I loved. However, the breakfast was lacking; there was hardly any food available, and not enough was being replenished. They also seemed to be short-staffed, as the line at the front desk was very ..."

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge, an IHG Hotel
The Charleston Place
The Charleston Place
5 out of 5
205 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$854 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
AU$854
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
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! (1,000 reviews)
Charleston Place is true Charleston hospitality
"We are locals who stayed for a staycation for my birthday. Everything about Charleston Place is five star but the thing that sets this hotel apart is the service. Charleston is a friendly and polite city and everyone we encountered at the hotel was very professional but also warm and friendly. True ..."

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

The Charleston Place
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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

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