King Street Travel Guide
Charleston
Visit King Street
Popular places to visit
Charleston Music Hall
Enjoy a performance at Charleston Music Hall, a popular theatre in Charleston. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the churches in the area.
Upper King Design District
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Upper King Design District during your visit to Charleston. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and stunning cathedral in this walkable area.
American Theater
Enjoy a show at American Theater, a popular theatre in Charleston. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy 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.
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.
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
Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing
Charleston: Haunted Carriage Evening Tour
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Top hotels in King Street
The Francis Marion Hotel
The lobby in this historic hotel is very pretty. Also, great location! We did like our room. However, the bathroom was tiny!
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hotel Bennett
Nicest hotel in Charleston. Was a short visit but the food and the rooms were impeccable
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
The Restoration
The breakfast basket was nice to have except two out of the four days the the bakery items that were tough.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
The Nickel Hotel
Friendly staff, splendid room
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Hotel Richemont
Beautiful boutique hotel in a prime location. Wish it had a gym or pool, but perfect for a short vacation.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Emeline
The restaurant had a great atmosphere and delicious bread. The hotel was nice but the rooms are very, very dark. I would love additional lighting. The bathroom and shower area had some big cracks and could use some love. It was so nice that they had water and bubble water available to guests. The ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around King Street
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.
Harleston Village
While visiting Harleston Village, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and Colonial Lake.
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.
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.
Ansonborough
If you're spending some time in Ansonborough, South Carolina Aquarium and International African American Museum are top sights worth seeing.
