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.
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.
South Carolina Aquarium
See an array of aquatic creatures, including an albino alligator, in underwater habitats ranging from salt marshes to coastal plains.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Turtles, alligators and birds abound in this former plantation, now swampland, gardens, lakes and forest.
Things to do
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor
Charleston: Downtown Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour
Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse
Folly Beach: Morning Dolphin Boat Trip to Morris Island
Top hotels in East Central
Emeline
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Charleston-North Charleston
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
The Ryder Hotel
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Planters Inn
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel North Charleston
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant – Charleston
Reviewed on 10 Oct 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 Port of Charleston and Upper King Design District.
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.
