French Quarter Travel Guide
Charleston
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Popular places to visit
Charleston City Market
Purchase food, jewelry and handicrafts in the market and learn about local tradition, the Civil War and slavery at its museum.
Dock Street Theater
Enjoy a show at Dock Street Theater, a popular theatre in Charleston. Discover the area's churches or seek out its local tours.
Pink House Gallery
You can browse the exhibits at Pink House Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Charleston. Add the area's churches or shops to your travel plans.
Washington Square
Meet, mingle and move in this verdant park in the heart of downtown Charleston, a quiet retreat near several of the city’s top attractions.
St. Philip's Church
Attend a service with the oldest religious congregation in South Carolina, dating back to the 17th century. George Washington worshipped with this congregation.
Old Slave Mart Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Old Slave Mart Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Charleston. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
Things to do
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
Charleston: Haunted Carriage Evening Tour
Gray Line Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
Old Town Trolley Tour of Charleston
Top hotels in French Quarter
The Vendue
"You enter into an art gallery with lots of paintings, sculptures and more to look at and engage with. A very nice fine dining restaurant and a great rooftop bar/cafe. Excellent service and can walk to almost anywhere you'd want to go."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
The Palmetto Hotel
"Each staff member we encountered were super friendly, helpful and well organized in their jobs. The bartenders were engaging with the patrons, which was nice. Breakfast was good, especially the grits!"
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
HarbourView Inn
"Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The staff were delightful. I enjoyed the extras including wine & cheese in the evening, cookies and milk at night, and having breakfast delivered to the room. Outstanding! I will be back!"
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
The Loutrel
"Awesome Hotel!"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
French Quarter Inn
"We had a blast time spending night there. Rooms and service was amazing. Breakfast was 9/10 and included.. Kim was very nice and helpful, my wife even got free birthday present.. Will definitely be coming back... Thank you. Room 222 is awsome."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Market Pavilion Hotel
"Rooms clean food great best staff"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Where to stay in French Quarter
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.
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.
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 Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site.
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.
