North of Broad Street in Historic Downtown Charleston, the peninsula's core residential boroughs offer distinct architectural character and walkability. The French Quarter—bounded by the Cooper River waterfront and Meeting Street—is celebrated for its cobblestone lanes, Dock Street Theatre, fine art galleries, and 18th-century townhomes. Just east of King Street, Ansonborough features grand brick antebellum homes built after 1838 near the Charleston Gaillard Center and City Market, while Harleston Village spans from King Street to the Ashley River around Colonial Lake and Moultrie Playground, prized for its wide piazzas, private gardens, and proximity to MUSC and the College of Charleston.













