What's Downtown Charleston like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Downtown Charleston, especially its bars and historical sites. Travellers like this walkable neighbourhood for its art scene. Take a fun excursion to Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal. There's plenty more to see, including Charleston Music Hall and Music Farm.
How to get to Downtown Charleston
Flying to:
- Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.), 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Downtown Charleston
Things to see and do in and around Downtown Charleston
What to see in Downtown Charleston
- Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
- Marion Square
- Charleston Visitor Center
- College of Charleston
- Medical University of South Carolina
Things to do in Downtown Charleston
- Charleston Music Hall
- Music Farm
- Charleston Museum
- Upper King Design District
- Charleston Gaillard Center
Other popular Downtown Charleston attractions
- Shops at Charleston Place
- Charleston City Market
- Gibbes Museum of Art
- Charleston City Marina
- International African American Museum
When is the best time to visit Charleston?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 27°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 13°C)
- Rainiest months: August, July, September, June (average 171 mm of rainfall)