Ships dock at Union Pier Cruise Terminal. These are the stops worth your time, timed on foot from the terminal.
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One cruise terminal.
Walk times from Union Pier Cruise Terminal.
Monumental Neoclassical custom house on East Bay Street
Waterfront dining and raw bar in historic downtown Charleston
Modern American dining on historic Market Street
Sushi bar on East Bay Street
Dessert bar serving gelato, pastries, pizza, and cocktails
Historic bustling open-air market spanning four city blocks
Profound museum situated on historic Gadsden's Wharf
Modern community park steps from the harbor waterfront
Cozy dessert café on North Market Street
Inviting café serving daily breakfast and lunch
Local coffee shop serving daily in-house gelato
Eclectic downtown Charleston shop with local art and gifts
Contemporary women's boutique showcasing handmade artisan designs
Charleston and South Carolina apparel and gift shop
French Quarter café blending Southern hospitality and European culture
Downtown Charleston Irish pub and restaurant since 1984
Church Street coffee shop open daily
Family-owned jeweler specializing in Charleston-inspired designs
Spacious bakery serving artisanal cakes and Mediterranean fare
Long-running family seafood institution on Meeting Street
Picturesque waterside park with the famous Pineapple Fountain
Harborfront park and departure dock for Fort Sumter ferries
Café, bakery, and lounge serving Lowcountry cuisine
Convenient pharmacy close to the cruise terminal
Waterfront aquarium celebrating Lowcountry aquatic habitats
Historic French Quarter venue and America's first theatre site
Peaceful shaded park behind Charleston City Hall
Iconic series of thirteen pastel-painted historic townhouses
Oldest community preservation group in America
Spacious green square in the heart of downtown Charleston
Striking brownstone Roman Catholic cathedral on Broad Street
Oldest museum in the United States, established in 1773
Main tourist information center with transit links
Historic World War II aircraft carrier museum ship
Historic university campus founded in 1770
Scenic park at the Battery with historic cannons and oaks
Expansive naval and maritime museum across Charleston Harbor
Worth finding if you have an hour spare.
Somber historic site preserving an antebellum auction gallery
Historic 1771 civic building and Revolutionary War prison
Historic 1749 synagogue and birthplace of American Reform Judaism
Premier American art museum housed in a Beaux-Arts building
Intimate Spanish taperia and gourmet market on Spring Street
More ports nearby: Hilton Head Island, Savannah, St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island, Wilmington.