South of Broad Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South of Broad
Popular places to visit
Rainbow Row
Find out about the history of Charleston with a stop at Rainbow Row. Make time for the stunning cathedral and local tours in this walkable area.
Calhoun Mansion
See what life was like in the Gilded Age of Charleston at this graceful Victorian mansion, now operated as a house museum.
White Point Gardens
Learn about pirates and examine the cannons and military memorials in an enchanting riverside park with fortifications that once defended the city.
Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist
Admire the brown stone neo-Gothic design of this intriguing cathedral and examine the portrayals of Christ in the exquisite stained-glass windows.
Edmonston-Alston House
Tour the graceful public rooms and piazzas of one of Charleston’s finest house museums and enjoy commanding views of Charleston Harbor.
Nathaniel Russell House
This 19th-century mansion is remarkable for its circular dining room, self-supporting three-story spiral staircase and elaborate detailing.
Activities
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse
Charleston: See it All City Tour with Adventure Sightseeing
USS Yorktown Ghost Tour with Exclusive Night-Time Access
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Our pick of the best South of Broad Hotel Deals
The Francis Marion Hotel
We have no complaints about the service and cleanliness. Both were excellent. The hotel is in need of a major renovation- everything, particularly the bathroom and elevators, need a complete up-do.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place North Charleston
Only one of the elevators was working and it looks like it’s been a while since it stopped working. Room was good no issues
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
The Ryder Hotel
Hotel was clean & staff friendly. Great coffee shop and location was perfect to walk everywhere.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant by IHG
Excellent place all around!!!
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
Love it ! We've been 3 times now and it's always great
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Emeline
Beautiful spot with tons of unique details
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South of Broad
French Quarter
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dock Street Theater to Charleston City Market – discover French Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Charleston Historic District
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Charleston City Market to Shops at Charleston Place – discover Charleston Historic District, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Harleston Village
While visiting Harleston Village, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and Colonial Lake.
King Street
If you're spending some time in King Street, Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Charleston
Travellers to Downtown Charleston praise its fantastic nightlife. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Charleston Music Hall and Music Farm.
Radcliffeborough
While Radcliffeborough may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Music Farm and Charleston Music Hall.
