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 stunning cathedral 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 stunning cathedral 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 churches or seek out its local tours.
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 French Quarter
The Vendue
Location is in easy walking distance of numerous fine dining establishments, but you must make reservations at all early in your planning. Most do not arrange more than 30 days out but weekends fil up two weeks out. The hotel will help arrange those. The staff is excellent and very attentive to your ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
The Palmetto Hotel
great location staff is great i’d recommend for business or pleasure
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
The Loutrel
The hotel is in impeccable condition and clean. The breakfast was terrific. The staff were outstanding and focused on meeting any request possible. The location is ideal for visiting Charleston.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel
Well located and roomy…why are the the window cranks removed? To create a sealed in atmosphere. Bed side tables only on one side? Small bathroom which needs towel racks and new shower stall..
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
HarbourView Inn
lovely hotel. great happy hour in the afternoon, very nice staff. the only problem is that the mattress seems to be old and is uncomfortable.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
The Francis Marion Hotel
5 star experience!
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around 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.
South of Broad
If you're spending some time in South of Broad, Rainbow Row and Nathaniel Russell House are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Ansonborough
If you're spending some time in Ansonborough, South Carolina Aquarium and International African American Museum 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.
