North-Central Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit North-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.
Activities
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
Morning Charleston Harbor Sail Lux Catamaran Shade and Seating
Our pick of the best North-Central Hotel Deals
Emeline
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025
Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel North Charleston
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
The Palms Oceanfront Hotel
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
The Francis Marion Hotel
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
The Ryder Hotel
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025
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 Upper King Design District and Music Farm.
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.
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.
North Morrison
While visiting North Morrison, you might make a stop by sights like Magnolia Cemetery and Charleston Apple Museum.
King Street
If you're spending some time in King Street, Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall 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.
