North-Central Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit North-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.
South Carolina Aquarium
See an array of aquatic creatures, including an albino alligator, in underwater habitats ranging from salt marshes to coastal plains.
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.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Turtles, alligators and birds abound in this former plantation, now swampland, gardens, lakes and forest.
Activities
Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse
Ferry Round Trip between Waterfront Park and Daniel Island
Charleston: City Bus Tour Ticket with Live Commentary
USS Yorktown Ghost Tour with Exclusive Night-Time Access
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Charleston Ghosts of Liberty Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best North-Central Hotel Deals
Emeline
Great location, helpful people and very nice room.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
The Francis Marion Hotel
Beautiful hotel with friendly staff. Our room was very nice, clean, and had two full bathrooms! The Swamp Fox restaurant inside the hotel is also wonderful!
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
The Ryder Hotel
Very cool place with extremely friendly staff all around.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
The Vendue
Incredible experience.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant by IHG
The property was exactly as advertised! Will stay again
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant – Charleston
Very clean and attentive personnel. Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
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 Aiken-Rhett House 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.
Hampton Park Terrace
While there might not be top attractions in Hampton Park Terrace, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Upper King Design District and Johnson Hagood Memorial Stadium.
North Morrison
While visiting North Morrison, you might make a stop by sights like Magnolia Cemetery and Charleston Apple Museum.
King Street
If you're spending some time in King Street, Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall 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.
