East Central Travel Guide
Charleston
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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.
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
Old Town Trolley Tour of Charleston
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
Charleston: Haunted Carriage Evening Tour
Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing
Top hotels in East Central
Emeline
"Room was clean and the staff was super helpful."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
The Ryder Hotel
"Very unique design. Staff missed cleaning room one day and pool area was very busy throughout most of the day. Staff very helpful at front desk for restaurant recommendations."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
The Francis Marion Hotel
"Area"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant – Charleston
"Location"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel
"GREAT HOTEL. GREAT VIEW. VERY CLEAN BALCONY NEEDS SOME UPDATING"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
"Great location and view. Easy access to Charleston via the water taxi on the marina and free shuttle. Great resturants in Mount Pleasant."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Central
North Morrison
While visiting North Morrison, you might make a stop by sights like Magnolia Cemetery and Charleston Apple Museum.
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.
Wagener Terrace
When in Wagener Terrace, you can plan a visit to Upper King Design District and Music Farm, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
Westside
If you're spending some time in Westside, Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park and Stoney Field are top sights worth seeing.
