French Quarter
![Charleston Waterfront Park featuring a park and a sunset as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/184000/184315-Waterfront-Park-Charleston.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
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.
Dock Street Theater
Enjoy a show at Dock Street Theater, a storied theater in Charleston. Discover the area's stunning cathedral, or seek out its local tours.
Pink House Gallery
Rich with history, Pink House Gallery is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Charleston. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the stunning cathedral in the area.
Old Slave Mart Museum
Rich with history, Old Slave Mart Museum is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Charleston. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
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.
Things to do
Charleston: Historic Downtown Food Tour with Tastings
Charleston: Tour Pass with 40+ Attractions
Undiscovered Charleston: Half Day Food, Wine & History Tour with Cooking Class
Charleston's Haunted Ghost Tour - Solo Smart Phone Guided Tour
Charleston: Walking History and Bar Tour
Top hotels in French Quarter
![The Vendue](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/172500/172457/73f62238_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2024
![The Loutrel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68870000/68864700/68864696/478a41a1_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2024
![HarbourView Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/110000/106200/106135/beb76789_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2024
![The Palmetto Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70930000/70922000/70921948/5fd1f180_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2024
![French Quarter Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/810000/805000/804958/f9446f2f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 15, 2024
![Market Pavilion Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/910100/910028/8fb47dfd_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 12, 2024
Other neighbourhoods around French Quarter
![Charleston](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/184000/184322-Waterfront-Park-Charleston.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Charleston Historic District
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Charleston Historic District. Make a stop by Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal or Charleston City Market while you're exploring the area.
![Nathaniel Russell House featuring interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/30000/30587-Nathaniel-Russell-House.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
South of Broad
If you're spending some time in South of Broad, Rainbow Row and Waterfront Park are top sights worth seeing.
![Charleston](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/184000/184313-Cathedral-Of-Saint-John-The-Baptist-Charleston.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Harleston Village
If you're spending some time in Harleston Village, Marion Square and The Riviera Theater are top sights worth seeing.
![South Carolina Aquarium showing marine life](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/30000/30500-South-Carolina-Aquarium.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Ansonborough
If you're spending some time in Ansonborough, South Carolina Aquarium and International African American Museum are top sights worth seeing.
![Edmonston-Alston House featuring a house](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/493000/493312-charleston-sc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Downtown Charleston
Travelers to Downtown Charleston praise its fantastic nightlife. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and Charleston Music Hall.
![South Carolina showing interior views and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/30000/30515-Joseph-Manigault-House.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Radcliffeborough
If you're spending some time in Radcliffeborough, Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul and Brith Shalom Beth Israel Synagogue are top sights worth seeing.