Visit East 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.
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.
South Carolina Aquarium
See an array of aquatic creatures, including an albino alligator, in underwater habitats ranging from salt marshes to coastal plains.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Turtles, alligators and birds abound in this former plantation, now swampland, gardens, lakes and forest.
Things to do
Charleston: Schooner Sailing Harbor Tour & Dolphin Watch
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
Magnolia Plantation Tour with Luxury Transportation and Admission
Top hotels in East Central
Drury Plaza Hotel North Charleston
The Francis Marion Hotel
Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
Emeline
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston Riverview
The Charleston Place
Other neighbourhoods around East Central
North-Central
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North-Central and surrounding area, you can visit Johnson Hagood Memorial Stadium and Upper King Design District.
North Morrison
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Morrison and surrounding area, you can visit Upper King Design District and Music Farm.
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.
King Street
If you're spending some time in King Street, Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Hampton Park Terrace
While there might not be top attractions in Hampton Park Terrace, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Port of Charleston and Upper King Design District.
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.