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.
South Carolina Aquarium
See an array of aquatic creatures, including an albino alligator, in underwater habitats ranging from salt marshes to coastal plains.
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.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Turtles, alligators and birds abound in this former plantation, now swampland, gardens, lakes and forest.
Things to do
2-Hour Guided Kayak Eco Tour in Charleston
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
90-Minute Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour
Top hotels in East Central
The Francis Marion Hotel
Friendly staff!
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Emeline
The entire stay was excellent. From the rooms to the service, it was above our expectations.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant – Charleston
Mahesh Maxide to go to Mount Pleasant for his birthday and we decide to stay at the Cambria. This is one of the nicest and cleanest hotels that we have ever stated and we have stayed in a lot. We would definitely visit again.!
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
The Vendue
great
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Planters Inn
Clean Room and Lots of Space
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG
Proper clean room. Extremely helpful front desk staff. Above and beyond help with photocopying etc. well respectable breakfast and overall service.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 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 Upper King Design District and Johnson Hagood Memorial Stadium.
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.
