South of Broad Travel Guide
Charleston
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 South of Broad
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
No breakfast served in harborside. Served two buildings down and it rained most of weekend.
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 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.
