French Quarter Travel Guide
Charleston
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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 popular theatre in Charleston. Discover the area's churches or seek out its local tours.
Pink House Gallery
You can browse the exhibits at Pink House Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Charleston. Add the area's churches or shops to your travel plans.
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.
Old Slave Mart Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Old Slave Mart Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Charleston. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
Things to do
Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour
Speakeasy Sagas - Charleston Prohibition Pub Crawl
Self-Guided "The French Quarter Charleston" Solo Walking Tour
Real Hauntings of Charleston! (Small Group Ghost Tour)
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
Charmed by Charleston: A Love Story Stroll
Top hotels in French Quarter
The Vendue
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025
The Palmetto Hotel
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025
HarbourView Inn
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025
French Quarter Inn
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025
Market Pavilion Hotel
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025
The Loutrel
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around French Quarter
Charleston Historic District
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal to Charleston City Market – discover Charleston Historic District, a destination also famous for its shopping.
South of Broad
If you're spending some time in South of Broad, Rainbow Row and Nathaniel Russell House are top sights worth seeing.
Harleston Village
While visiting Harleston Village, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and The Riviera Theater.
Ansonborough
If you're spending some time in Ansonborough, South Carolina Aquarium and International African American Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Charleston
Travellers to Downtown Charleston praise its fantastic nightlife. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and Charleston Music Hall.
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.