Things to Do in French Quarter, Charleston

Gallery-heavy historic core near the market, St. Philip's, and cobbled lanes. Best for first-time walks, architecture, and dinner reservations.

Dock Street TheatreTheater
St. Philip's Episcopal ChurchFamous Protestant Church
The Rooftop at the VendueRooftop Bar

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Top things to do in French Quarter

Dock Street Theatre
★ 4.8 · 892
Theater★
Ornate playhouse with elegant woodwork & cobblestone courtyard presents dramas, comedies & musicals.
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St. Philip's Episcopal Church
★ 4.8 · 317
Famous Protestant Church★
State's oldest congregation (founded 1680) in 1838 church built of stuccoed brick with porticoes.
Mon–Thu
10 AM – 4 PM
Fri
10 AM – 1 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
8 AM – 12 PM
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Old Slave Mart
★ 4.4 · 2.5k
History Museum
South Carolina's last remaining slavery auction house is now a museum devoted to its own tragic history
Mon–Fri
9 AM – 5 PM
Sat
9 AM – 5 PM
Sun
Closed
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Robert Lange Studios
★ 5.0 · 415
Art Gallery
Brick-walled art gallery featuring work from visual artists in a modern-industrial interior.
Every day
11 AM – 5 PM
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Where to eat & drink in French Quarter

The Rooftop at the Vendue
★ 4.6 · 4.4k
Rooftop Bar· $10–50
Stylish rooftop bar offering imaginative craft cocktails, sandwiches & light bites with city views.
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Blind Tiger
★ 4.4 · 3.2k
Cocktail Bar· $20–30
Upscale bar food in an alehouse dating back to 1803, featuring a charming, brick-walled courtyard.
Every day
11 AM – 1:30 AM
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The Establishment
★ 4.7 · 698
Seafood· $100+
Change is constant at The Establishment, set in a historic building on Broad Street.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
5 PM – 10 PM
Sat
5 PM – 10 PM
Sun
Closed
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Slightly North of Broad
★ 4.7 · 2.8k
Soul Food· $50–100
Modern Southern & Lowcountry cuisine served in an airy, 18th-century warehouse.
Mon–Fri
11 AM – 10 PM
Sat
11 AM – 10 PM
Sun
10:30 AM – 10 PM
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Magnolia's
★ 4.7 · 5.2k
American· $30–70
A refined take on traditional Southern cooking, served in a warm, sophisticated environment.
Mon–Thu
11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 4 PM – 9 PM
Fri
11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 4 PM – 10 PM
Sat
11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 4 PM – 10 PM
Sun
11 AM – 3 PM, 4 PM – 9 PM
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Harken Cafe
★ 4.6 · 852
Coffee Shop· $10–20
Cozy establishment with a country-chic vibe, serving breakfast, baguettes & cakes.
Mon–Fri
7 AM – 3 PM
Sat
8 AM – 3 PM
Sun
8 AM – 1 PM
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The Palmetto Lobby Bar
Bar· $20–30
A bar at The Palmetto Hotel, it offers southern-inspired cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere with cozy seating for pre-dinner drinks or nightcaps.
Mon–Thu
4 PM – 11 PM
Fri
11 AM – 12 AM
Sat
11 AM – 12 AM
Sun
11 AM – 11 PM
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High Cotton Charleston Restaurant
★ 4.7 · 2.9k
Seafood· $50–100
Spacious, refined eatery featuring Lowcountry fare cooked using ingredients from nearby farms.
Mon–Thu
4:30 PM – 10 PM
Fri
4:30 PM – 11 PM
Sat
10 AM – 2 PM, 4:30 PM – 11 PM
Sun
10 AM – 2 PM, 4:30 PM – 10 PM
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The Griffon
★ 4.5 · 3.1k
American· $10–20
Intimate English pub for fish 'n' chips, burgers & craft beer, with walls covered in signed dollars.
Mon–Wed
11 AM – 12 AM
Thu–Fri
11 AM – 2 AM
Sat
11 AM – 2 AM
Sun
12 PM – 12 AM
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