Visit East Central
Popular places to visit
Port of Charleston
Explore the waterfront in Charleston with a trip to Port of Charleston. 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
Emeline
Rooms are super small, but well kept and the hotel had a wonderful atmosphere and was perfectly positioned for walking around the shopping and dining areas.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG
The staff was great very personable and helpful.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Charleston-North Charleston
There wasn’t a lot on the menu
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Charleston N./Ashley Phosphate
Always very nice.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant – Charleston
Was beautiful and clean
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
The Francis Marion Hotel
Great hotel. I will stay again
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
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 Johnson Hagood Memorial Stadium and Upper King Design District.
North Morrison
While visiting North Morrison, you might make a stop by sights like Magnolia Cemetery and Charleston Apple Museum.
Wagener Terrace
When in Wagener Terrace, you can plan a visit to Johnson Hagood Memorial Stadium 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 Port of Charleston and Upper King Design District.
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.
East Central Travel Guide
- Port of Charleston
- College of Charleston
- Charleston City Market
- Medical University of South Carolina
- North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center
- Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
- USS Yorktown
- Charleston Area Convention Center
- Charleston Tanger Outlets
- Charleston Music Hall
- Marion Square
- Middleton Place
