What's French Quarter like?
Visitors really like French Quarter, especially its historical sites, waterfront and bars. Make sure that you enjoy this walkable neighbourhood's great shops and restaurants. With a trip to Charleston City Market or Rainbow Market Shopping Center, you might find the perfect souvenir. There's plenty more to see, including Waterfront Park and Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal.
How to get to French Quarter
Flying to:
- Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.), 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from French Quarter
Things to see and do in and around French Quarter
What to see in French Quarter
- Waterfront Park
- Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
- St. Philip's Church
- Old Exchange Provost and Dungeon
- Washington Square
Things to do in French Quarter
- Dock Street Theater
- Charleston City Market
- Old Slave Mart Museum
- Pink House Gallery
- Anglin Smith Fine Art
Other popular French Quarter attractions
- Footlight Players
- City Gallery at Waterfront Park
- French Huguenot Church
- Rainbow Market Shopping Center
- The Black Fedora
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)