Market
Historic Charleston City Market
364 locals recommend,
Location
188 Meeting St
Charleston, SC
French Quarter
Tips from locals
Free. Time to spend: 1-3 hours While some may say that the Charleston City Market is a bit of a tourist trap, others call it a great glimpse into life in the Old South. It has been a shopping hub since the 1800s and is one of the country’s oldest city markets. The market buzzes with residents and visitors alike, perusing stalls loaded with toys, clothes, art, leather goods and regional souvenirs. There are plenty of locally made products for sale at the market, which you can distinguish based on a "Certified Authentic: Handmade in Charleston" tile displayed on particular vendor stations.
Free. Time to spend: 1-3 hours While some may say that the Charleston City Market is a bit of a tourist trap, others call it a great glimpse into life in the Old South. It has been a shopping hub since the 1800s and is one of the country’s oldest city markets. The market buzzes with residents and…
This is a tourist hotspot with lots of history and shopping in an open air market
Local vendors bring there items here to sell. Painters are ready for a quick portrait of a couple. Small in and out delicatessen style eateries and other small boutiques are also in the area.