King Street Travel Guide
Charleston
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Popular places to visit
Charleston Music Hall
Enjoy a performance at Charleston Music Hall, a popular theatre in Charleston. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the churches in the area.
Upper King Design District
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Upper King Design District during your visit to Charleston. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and churches in this walkable area.
American Theater
Enjoy a show at American Theater, a popular theatre in Charleston. Make time to visit the area's stunning cathedral or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Medical University of South Carolina
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Medical University of South Carolina during your travels in Charleston. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars.
Charleston City Market
Purchase food, jewelry and handicrafts in the market and learn about local tradition, the Civil War and slavery at its museum.
Things to do
Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage
Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing
Old Town Trolley Tour of Charleston
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Charleston: Boone Hall Plantation Entry & Tour w/ Transport
Top hotels in King Street
The Francis Marion Hotel
"Great location for your time in Charleston. The staff is friendly and helpful. The hotel is older and shows its wear and tear. The bed is comfortable though."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
The Charleston Place
"Excellent!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hotel Bennett
"This was by far the nicest hotel we have stayed at. The staff was attentive and helpful. The room was beautiful and super clean. The food at the different restaurants was delicious. Would highly recommend."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
The Restoration
"Breakfast was not “all inclusive”; we were asked how many were in our room on arrival each day were brought what seemed like enough for 2, not 3. Example: 2 waffles one day. 2 single yogurts one day; another day-1 apple and 1 banana with 2 different “cakes”. Definitely not all inclusive and certainly ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
The Nickel Hotel
Hotel Richemont
"The hotel was nice the people were great in the restaurant and the staff at the front desk. I lost my key card and they replaced it what I didn’t understand and could not get k remedied were the fruit flys in my room. I made someone aware of it and I had to battle them the rest of my stay. The price ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around King Street
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.
Radcliffeborough
While Radcliffeborough may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Music Farm and Charleston Music Hall.
Harleston Village
While visiting Harleston Village, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and Colonial Lake.
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.
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.
Ansonborough
If you're spending some time in Ansonborough, South Carolina Aquarium and International African American Museum are top sights worth seeing.
