Things to Do in Downtown Charleston, Charleston

Downtown Charleston features the 4-block Historic Charleston City Market, the Pineapple Fountain at Waterfront Park, and the Huguenot Church on Church Street. There are American restaurants, cocktail bars, and independent hotels here.

Historic Charleston City MarketMarket
Waterfront Park & Pineapple FountainFountain
Huguenot ChurchFamous Protestant Church

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Top things to do in Downtown Charleston

Historic Charleston City Market
★ 4.5 · 28.0k
Market★
4-block city market over 200 years old, with vendors of food, art & crafts like sweetgrass baskets.
Mon–Thu
9:30 AM – 5 PM
Fri
9:30 AM – 5 PM, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Sat
9:30 AM – 5 PM, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Sun
9:30 AM – 5 PM
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Waterfront Park & Pineapple Fountain
★ 4.8 · 6.7k
Fountain★
Multi-layered, pineapple-shaped fountain facing the waterfront, popular for photos.
Every day
12 AM – 12 AM
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Huguenot Church
★ 4.7 · 151
Famous Protestant Church★
Historic church building in Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A.
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Christophe Artisan Chocolatier
★ 4.6 · 433
Chocolate Shop· $$$
Gourmet sweet shop featuring chocolates, pastries, French-style macarons & coffee in a cozy space.
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The Shops at The Charleston Place
★ 4.6 · 1.4k
Shopping Mall
The Charleston Place is a hotel in the historic center of Charleston, South Carolina. It was built in a style to fit with the architecture of surrounding 1800s buildings and opened on September 2, 1986. It is the largest hotel in…
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 5 PM
Sat
10 AM – 5 PM
Sun
12 PM – 5 PM
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Kissmet
★ 4.8 · 188
Home Goods
Every day
11 AM – 7 PM
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Giant's Causeway Pillar
Mountain Peak
A stack of stones steeped in Irish folklore, much like the hero they're connected to, hide in plain sight.
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East West Gem Co.
★ 4.8 · 999
Gem Shop
A premier provider of custom moissanite rings and fine jewelry, crafted by artisans in Orange County.
Mon–Fri
8:30 AM – 5 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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Buxton Books
★ 4.7 · 465
Bookstore
A local independent bookstore in Charleston that also hosts book events and operates as a tour company.
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Where to eat & drink in Downtown Charleston

Husk
★ 4.5 · 4.4k
American· $50–100
Open since 2011, the enduring legacy of this Southern restaurant continues to draw in waves of diners.
Mon–Thu
5 PM – 10 PM
Fri
5 PM – 11 PM
Sat
10 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 11 PM
Sun
10 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
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Haberdash
Lounge
A speak easy themed event lounge in downtown Charleston, offering a space for grooms and groomsmen on wedding days, as well as other events.
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Millers All Day
★ 4.7 · 3.9k
Breakfast· $20–30
Have pie and beer for lunch or grits and biscuits for dinner at this refined bistro, bakery, and bar.
Mon–Fri
8 AM – 3 PM
Sat
8 AM – 4 PM
Sun
8 AM – 4 PM
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Bitty and Beau’s Coffee
★ 4.7 · 1.4k
Coffee Shop· $1–10
Breakfast sandwiches & burritos, smoothies & sweet treats in a cheery, counter-serve coffee shop.
Every day
9 AM – 5 PM
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Breizh pan Crepes
★ 4.7 · 890
Breakfast· $10–20
Cozy, pastel-hued cafe featuring many sweet & savory crêpes, plus all-day omelets & espresso.
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Pounce Cat Café + Wine Bar
★ 4.7 · 1.1k
Cat Café· $10–20
Coffee, wine & beer plus pastries & sweets in a living room setting roamed by adoptable cats.
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 6 PM
Fri
11 AM – 8 PM
Sat
11 AM – 8 PM
Sun
11 AM – 6 PM
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Lowland
★ 4.7 · 406
Soul Food· $40–100
Find Lowland just off busy King Street in a two-story brick former residence across from the boutique Pinch hotel.
Every day
5 PM – 10 PM
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