Visit East Central
Popular places to visit
Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Charleston with a trip to Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Charleston City Market
Purchase food, jewelry and handicrafts in the market and learn about local tradition, the Civil War and slavery at its museum.
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.
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.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Turtles, alligators and birds abound in this former plantation, now swampland, gardens, lakes and forest.
Things to do
Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry
Myrtle Beach to Charleston with Horse & Carriage Ride, Harbor Cruise, Boone Hall
Charleston See-It-All Sightseeing Bus Tour
Charleston: Wadmalaw Island Wine Tasting and Tea Garden Trip
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
Top hotels in East Central
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Other neighbourhoods around East Central
North-Central
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North-Central and surrounding area, you can visit Hampton Park and Upper King Design District.
Wagener Terrace
When in Wagener Terrace, you can plan a visit to Hampton Park and Upper King Design District, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
King Street
If you're spending some time in King Street, Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Hampton Park Terrace
While there might not be top attractions in Hampton Park Terrace, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Upper King Design District and Hampton Park.
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 Brittlebank Park are top sights worth seeing.