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.
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.
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.
South Carolina Aquarium
See an array of aquatic creatures, including an albino alligator, in underwater habitats ranging from salt marshes to coastal plains.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Turtles, alligators and birds abound in this former plantation, now swampland, gardens, lakes and forest.
Top hotels in East Central
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Reviewed on 18 Jun 2024
![Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/67700/67652/8eca7f25_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2024
![Emeline](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8900/8890/be1c401f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2024
![Holiday Inn Charleston Riverview, an IHG Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3200/3167/42113f49_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2024
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Reviewed on 18 Jun 2024
![The Ryder Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4600/4544/5cfdb5f0_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2024
Other neighbourhoods around East Central
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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.
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Wagener Terrace
When in Wagener Terrace, you can plan a visit to Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park and Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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King Street
If you're spending some time in King Street, Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall are top sights worth seeing.
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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.
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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.
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Westside
If you're spending some time in Westside, Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park and Harmon Field are top sights worth seeing.