Air Harbor Travel Guide
Charleston
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

Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor

Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket

Charleston: Downtown Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour

Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing
Top hotels in Air Harbor

Emeline
Great location very nice
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG
The experience was mixed.The counterperson upon check-in was unenthusiastic about her job and the welcome she provided. The hotel has very few parking spaces, leading to having most guests park in a garage across the street (which is validated, thankfully). The hotel itself is clean and quiet, the ...
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Charleston-North Charleston
There wasn’t a lot on the menu
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Charleston N./Ashley Phosphate
Always very nice.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025

Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant – Charleston
Was beautiful and clean
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025

The Francis Marion Hotel
Great hotel. I will stay again
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Air Harbor

West Ashley
West Ashley is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site or West Ashley Shoppes Shopping Center.

Riverland Terrace
While there might not be top attractions in Riverland Terrace, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Charleston Municipal Golf Course and St. Johns Yacht Harbor.

Westside
If you're spending some time in Westside, Johnson Hagood Memorial Stadium and Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park 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.

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.

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.
