Charleston Visitor Center
375 Meeting St., Charleston, SC, 29403
The Charleston Visitor Center provides information on local tours and attraction tickets to help travelers plan their ideal Charleston area visit. The center is also an attraction in its own right. It’s housed in a mid 19th-century railroad building (built 1840–1856) within a National Historic Landmark District.
The basics
The staff at the Charleston Visitor Center can provide you with brochures and answer any questions you may have about area attractions or getting around the city using public transportation. It’s also a great place to pick up maps of the city to get you oriented.
Things to know before you go
The Charleston Visitor Center makes an excellent first stop for any first-time visitor to Charleston.
The visitor center is wheelchair accessible.
The facility includes public restrooms and drinking fountains.
How to get there
The Charleston Visitor Center is in the heart of historic downtown Charleston, within easy walking distance of most major attractions. Several public buses stop at the Visitors Center / Charleston Museum stop just outside.
When to get there
The Charleston Visitor Center is open daily throughout the year, though hours vary by season. Plan to visit at the start of your trip to take advantage of the maps, information, and brochures available for trip planning.
Other area visitor centers
The city operates three other visitor centers in the region. You’ll find them on Kiawah Island and in Mount Pleasant and North Charleston. And all can provide visitor information for your time in Charleston.
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