French Quarter Travel Guide

Charleston

A pier with a lighthouse and a flag, surrounded by tall grass and water.
A park with benches, palm trees, and a waterfront with a bridge and ship in the background.
A fountain with water jets, palm trees, and a modern building with a tower.
An outdoor market with tables and people browsing.
A waterfront promenade with a metal railing, a white building with a tower, and a distant shipyard.

Stay near popular French Quarter attractions

An indoor market with tables displaying various items, a large decorative light sculpture, and people browsing.

Charleston City Market

8.8/10 (11,111 reviews)
Purchase food, jewelry and handicrafts in the market and learn about local tradition, the Civil War and slavery at its museum.
See properties

Where to stay in French Quarter

Find the best French Quarter areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about French Quarter
Learn more about French Quarter
A horse-drawn carriage crossing a street at a city intersection.

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.

A pier with a lighthouse and a flagpole.

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.

A cityscape at sunset with a prominent bridge in the background, a historic church, and modern buildings.

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.

A large brick building with a red roof, a pond in the foreground, and trees with Spanish moss.

West Ashley

West Ashley is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Citadel Mall or Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site.

French Quarter Travel Guide

Explore a world of travel with Expedia