North-Central Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit North-Central
Popular places to visit
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.
Medical University of South Carolina
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Medical University of South Carolina during your travels in Charleston. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
South Carolina Aquarium
See an array of aquatic creatures, including an albino alligator, in underwater habitats ranging from salt marshes to coastal plains.
Activities
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse
Charleston: See it All City Tour with Adventure Sightseeing
Ferry Round Trip between Waterfront Park and Daniel Island
Our pick of the best North-Central Hotel Deals
Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant by IHG
Pool side nice, water heated to 75 degrees. Little chilly
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
The Francis Marion Hotel
Great!
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
The Ryder Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
Nice facility and easy to get in town
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG
Gy
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Emeline
Great location, awesome restruant and bar, along with great service.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North-Central
East Central
Though East Central may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Upper King Design District and Music Farm.
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 Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Westside
If you're spending some time in Westside, Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park and Johnson Hagood Memorial Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
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.
