North-Central
Charleston
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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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

Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing

Folly River Dolphin Adventure (options for private or public)

Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse

Drayton Hall Admission Ticket with Interpreter-Guided Tour
Top hotels in North-Central

The Francis Marion Hotel
Server Sylvie was amazing. Breakfast was good, Sylvie was great. Dinner just okay, but pricey. One of our dinner servers was good, but the other was rude. She called everyone Babydoll and couldn’t stop talking about how much one of us ate. She “couldn’t believe it” that we ate almost half of our ...
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Emeline
Nice clean hotel. It was convenient to have complimentary Nespresso coffee and fruits on each floor. The room service was taking care about the bed and the rest of the room every day. The location is very convenient.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant by IHG
Loved the heated pool and outdoor area. Great food options. Beautiful property. Clean rooms
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Planters Inn
Hotel very charming. Dinner was spectacular both in terms of menu, service and ambiance. Highly recommend
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

The Ryder Hotel
Very cozy-eclectic vibe - bar, pool, pool huts were great and our room was large, comfortable and cozy.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
The place was absolutely beautiful! I couldn't believe how nice it was and for the price. I was beyond pleased with our experience. The beds were so comfortable, I slept like a baby. The bathrooms were spotless. The amenities, pools, hot tub, bonfire, outdoor games, promonade. So much to do and not ...
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North-Central

East Central
Though East Central may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Magnolia Cemetery 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 Magnolia Cemetery and Upper King Design District, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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 Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park.

Westside
If you're spending some time in Westside, Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park and Stoney Field are top sights worth seeing.

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.
