East Central Travel Guide
Charleston
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Fort Sumter
Enjoy an informative boat ride on picturesque Charleston Harbor and explore the grounds of one of America’s most significant Civil War-era forts and battle sites.
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 East Central
Emeline
Beautiful hotel, perfect location and wonderful dining!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
The Ryder Hotel
It was a beautiful hotel. Many up charges.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
The Francis Marion Hotel
Overall good. The bathroom door hit the bed when opening in the room, needs updating, no back on the toilet, sink small.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant – Charleston
we like the hotel and have stayed there in the past. we had one issue this time, the shower was luke warm at best. we took a very fast shower the first night. they did have it fixed for the 2nd night. we would still stay there again.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
This property is situated in an excellent location in the Mount Pleasant area. If you have a car, Sullivans Island, Isle of Palms, Shems creek are all within a 5-15 minute drive. There is a shuttle that will drop you off in downtown Charleston for a day in the city. The property was fairly clean ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel
We had an amazing week. Can’t wait until our next visit!!!
Reviewed on 8 May 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 Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park 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.
