French Quarter Travel Guide
Charleston
Visit French Quarter
Popular places to visit
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 stunning cathedral 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 stunning cathedral 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.
St. Philip's Church
Attend a service with the oldest religious congregation in South Carolina, dating back to the 17th century. George Washington worshipped with this congregation.
Things to do
Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour
Charleston: Historic Downtown Food Tour
Speakeasy Sagas - Charleston Prohibition Pub Crawl
Hands-on Cooking Class in Charleston
Lost Stories of Black Charleston Walking Tour
Self-Guided "The French Quarter Charleston" Solo Walking Tour
Top hotels in French Quarter
The Vendue
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025
The Palmetto Hotel
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025
HarbourView Inn
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025
The Meeting Street Inn
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025
French Quarter Inn
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025
Market Pavilion Hotel
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around French Quarter
Charleston Historic District
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Port of Charleston 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 Colonial Lake.
Ansonborough
If you're spending some time in Ansonborough, Port of Charleston and South Carolina Aquarium 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 and Charleston Music Hall.
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 Port of Charleston and Music Farm.
