Air Harbor Travel Guide
Charleston
Popular places to visit

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.

Medical University of South Carolina
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Medical University of South Carolina during your travels in Charleston. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars.

South Carolina Aquarium
See an array of aquatic creatures, including an albino alligator, in underwater habitats ranging from salt marshes to coastal plains.

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.

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: Haunted Carriage Evening Tour

Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

Old Town Trolley Tour of Charleston

Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Air Harbor

Emeline
King suite comfortable and spacious
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

The Ryder Hotel
Beautiful boutique hotel, such a great vibe! Excellent location with walking distance to all the shops and restaurants & waterfront. Staff is super nice and helpful! Especially loved the bar atmosphere and the amazing bartenders, phenomenal drinks! Rooms were clean and updated, nice retro look. We ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

The Francis Marion Hotel
Great location. Historic hotel. Nice rooms.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant – Charleston
Very clean room, no issues.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
The staff was great. Very nice location right on the Charleston Harbor. The hotel is showing its age. Sloppy paint work on walls with overlap on to the tile. Dirty/dusty HVAC vents. The bathroom sink was practically clogged and drained very slowly. The room AC turns on and off frequently and is very ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel
We stayed 5 days. Room service only came by once when we asked them to change the towels, otherwise we had no room service. The phone in the room didn’t work so we couldn’t even call to tell the front desk there was a problem. There is no vaping in the room. I hit my vape one time and we got a text ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
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 Citadel Mall or West Ashley Greenway.

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.

Wagener Terrace
When in Wagener Terrace, you can plan a visit to Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park and Music Farm, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Westside
If you're spending some time in Westside, Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park and Stoney Field 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 Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park and Upper King Design District.

North-Central
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North-Central and surrounding area, you can visit Music Farm and Charleston Museum.
