Visitor's Guide: Charleston

Area Sights

Area Sights

A living postcard of Southern antebellum grandeur, this coastal city enjoys a gentler way of life. Charleston is a friendly destination, offering fine dining, clean beaches and stately restored homes from the 17th and 18th centuries.

Find information on Charleston, the closest major city/downtown area to your hotel.

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Read All About It: Charleston

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The Charleston Browser

A directory to shopping, dining, attractions and other points around town

Local Business and Services Directory: Charleston

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Area Events

The what, when and where on local happenings, special events and more

ESPN Charleston Classic (2 miles NE)

11/1/09 to 11/30/09

Spoleto USA Festival (2 miles N)

5/1/09 to 6/30/09

Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (2 miles N)

2/13/09 to 2/15/09

Charleston Food & Wine Festival (2 miles N)

3/5/09 to 3/8/09

Festival of Houses & Gardens (2 miles N)

3/1/09 to 4/30/09

Cooper River Bridge Run (8 miles)

4/3/09 to 4/4/09

Family Circle Cup (8 miles N)

4/11/09 to 4/19/09

The Citadel Graduation (1 miles N)

5/1/09 to 5/31/09

College of Charleston Graduation/Mothers Day (1 miles N)

5/1/09 to 5/31/09

Medical University of South Carolina Graduation (1 miles N)

5/1/09 to 5/31/09

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Area Tour Services

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Carriage Tour

  • Historic Downtown District
  • Palmetto Carriage Tours
  • 8 437 238 145

Gullah Tour

  • Gullah Tours
  • 8 437 637 551

Harbor Tour

  • Fort Sumter/Charleston Harbor
  • SpiritLine Harbor Tour
  • 8 437 222 628

Motorized Tours

  • Historic Downtown District

Walking Tours

  • Historic Downtown District

Identification of these resources is solely for the convenience of our guests. Neither Marriott International, Inc. nor any of its affiliates or franchisees endorses or is a sponsor of these resources.

Residence Inn® by Marriott® Charleston Downtown/Riverview

90 Ripley Point Drive Charleston, South Carolina 29407 USA

  • Phone:  1-843-571-7979
  • Fax 1-843-571-7993
  • Sales:  1-843-266-8083 ext. 5636

Reservations by Phone

To make reservations by phone, call 1-800-331-3131 in the USA and Canada (or any of our worldwide reservation telephone numbers ).

Charleston Weather:

  • November 23, 2009
  • AM Cloudy / PM Mostly Cloudy
  • Hi:65F |18C
  • Low:52F |11C

Local Partners

  • Charleston Convention & Visitors Bureau
  • Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
  • Charleston Regional Development Alliance
  • Ripley Point Marina