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.
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.
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 top-notch restaurants.
Charleston City Market
Purchase food, jewelry and handicrafts in the market and learn about local tradition, the Civil War and slavery at its museum.
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.
South Carolina Aquarium
See an array of aquatic creatures, including an albino alligator, in underwater habitats ranging from salt marshes to coastal plains.
Things to do
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
Old Town Trolley Tour of Charleston
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing
Top hotels in East Central
The Francis Marion Hotel
The turndown service was wonderful!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant by IHG
Excellent!!!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
The Ryder Hotel
Room is very small. Small table is bolted to armoire preventing 2 from dining on it. The a/c was finally repairedon our last night. NO body soap in shower, only hand & hair shampoo & conditioner. The view from room 218 is spectacular!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
Staff was very nice. The rooms are very worn. My cabinet was broken. The sliding glass door did not lock and the TV had a strange offering of channels. View was lovely.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG
Great value.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Emeline
Nicole at front desk very helpful and nice too! Location is perfect and close to everything.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 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 Johnson Hagood Memorial Stadium and Upper King Design District.
Wagener Terrace
When in Wagener Terrace, you can plan a visit to Johnson Hagood Memorial Stadium and Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park, 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 Johnson Hagood Memorial Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
