Historic Charleston Attractions

Charleston City Market

The French Quarter Inn overlooks the historic Charleston City Market. Newly renovated the market has been serving the Holy City since 1807. Wander through rows of stalls featuring Charleston souvenirs, interesting finds and works by local artisans including famous Lowcountry sweetgrass baskets. Stop into the the new air conditioned Great Hall features boutique shopping and gourmet food.

The Battery

Just blocks from the French Quarter Inn are the famous South of Broad neighborhood and the Battery, or White Point Gardens as it is formally known. Stroll past charming and iconic Charleston homes, churches, buildings and museums to the tip of the Charleston peninsula and look out over Fort Sumter, where the Civil War began. Make sure to bring your camera, the most famous images of Charleston come from this charming neighborhood.

King Street

The bustling King Street has been Charleston’s main shopping district for centuries. Enjoy quaint local boutiques intermixed with national brand stores from Calhoun Street to Market street. South of Market Street explore centuries of America, European and World treatures in the Antique district. North of Calhoun Street, discover the trendy and up-and-coming Upper King district. No matter your taste, there is something for everyone on King Street.

Centuries of Charleston History

With views of the historic St. Phillips steeple, there is no doubt that The French Quarter Inn is surrounded by centuries of Charleston history. Within blocks of the Inn lie the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon where the Declaration of Independence was read, the churches of Charleston’s oldest congregations, St. Michael’s and St. Phillips, the Dock Street Theater, America’s first purpose-build theater and more.