Charleston Peninsula

Charleston Peninsula

The historic Charleston Peninsula, framed by the Wando, Cooper, and Ashley rivers, is a treasure trove of attractions and vibrant neighborhoods.

Attractions:

• Historic churches and synagogues
• Museums and galleries
• Award-winning restaurants
• Local boutiques, fine art, and antiques
• College of Charleston, The Citadel, the Art Institute of Charleston, and the Medical University of South Carolina

Neighborhoods:

• South of Broad: Home to multi-million-dollar historic mansions, luxury condominiums, and the iconic Rainbow Row.
• Radcliffeborough: Features charming old homes and apartments.
• Cannonborough/Elliottborough: A mix of 19th-century Charleston single homes and contemporary townhomes.
• Wagener Terrace: Quaint bungalows and a vibrant community.
• Harleston Village A lively neighborhood with the College of Charleston, the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art, and the Library Society. It boasts antebellum houses and modern townhouses.
• French Quarter Home to the French Huguenot Church, the Gibbes Museum of Art, the Old Slave Mart Museum, and the South Carolina Historical Society Museum. Art galleries and restaurants abound.
• The Boroughs Includes Radcliffeborough, Ansonborough, Cannonborough/Elliottborough, and Wraggborough. Visit the aquarium, Marion Square, Charleston Music Hall, or the Charleston Gaillard Center.
• Mazyck-Wraggborough A quaint area with small parks, Music Farm, Charleston Music Hall, and the Charleston Museum. It also features Mother Emanuel AME Church on Calhoun Street.