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.
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.
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.
Calhoun Mansion
See what life was like in the Gilded Age of Charleston at this graceful Victorian mansion, now operated as a house museum.
Nathaniel Russell House
This 19th-century mansion is remarkable for its circular dining room, self-supporting three-story spiral staircase and elaborate detailing.
St. Michael's Episcopal Church
Gaze up at the iconic white steeple and learn about the rich history of the oldest surviving religious structure in Charleston.
Activities
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
Old Town Trolley Tour of Charleston
Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
Our pick of the best South of Broad Hotel Deals
Emeline
The location is terrific. The hotel is older, but it has been fairly well maintained. We had a pizza as a snack when we arrived and it was wonderful. We would go back the next time we go to Charleston.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
The Ryder Hotel
This hotel is so much fun! Everything about it is fabulous.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
The Francis Marion Hotel
Everything was perfect
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant – Charleston
Very clean and modern hotel. Staff very friendly and helpful. I enjoyed my stay
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant by IHG
Pool was beautiful and staff was very welcoming. Location was perfect (close to restaurants, shopping and not too far from beach) We’ve definitely added Hotel Indigo to our “visit again” list!
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel
Elevators didn't work several times, had to climb 6 flights of stairs 6 times. No grab bars in the shower.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South of Broad
French Quarter
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dock Street Theater to Pink House Gallery – 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.
