King Street Travel Guide
Charleston
Visit King Street
Popular places to visit
Charleston Music Hall
Enjoy a performance at Charleston Music Hall, a popular theatre in Charleston. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the churches in the area.
Upper King Design District
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Upper King Design District during your visit to Charleston. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and churches in this walkable area.
American Theater
Enjoy a show at American Theater, a popular theatre in Charleston. Make time to visit the area's stunning cathedral or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Medical University of South Carolina
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Medical University of South Carolina during your travels in Charleston. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars.
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.
Things to do
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
Old Town Trolley Tour of Charleston
Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
Top hotels in King Street
The Francis Marion Hotel
"I love this hotel. It’s in a great location and is historic and one of a kind."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
The Charleston Place
"Staff was incredibly professional, there was nothing about the place that wasn’t great"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Hotel Bennett
"Hotel Bennett is unbelievable. It had been awhile since we had stayed here and I thought things might show some wear. I was wrong. Everything was fresh and absolutely awesome. Every staff member was friendly and helpful. When you stay at a luxury hotel, you expect this kind of environment. You rarely ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
The Restoration
"The location couldn’t be more ideal and the size of the room is spectacular. However, during our stay we had trouble getting our room cleaned on multiple occasions. In addition, the advertised pool is more realistically a hot tub."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
The Nickel Hotel
Hotel Richemont
"Design, location, staff and rooms outstanding"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around King Street
Downtown Charleston
Travellers to Downtown Charleston praise its fantastic nightlife. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Charleston Music Hall and Music Farm.
Radcliffeborough
While Radcliffeborough may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Music Farm and Charleston Music Hall.
Harleston Village
While visiting Harleston Village, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and The Riviera Theater.
Charleston Historic District
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Charleston City Market to Shops at Charleston Place – discover Charleston Historic District, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
Ansonborough
If you're spending some time in Ansonborough, South Carolina Aquarium and International African American Museum are top sights worth seeing.
