West Side Travel Guide
Charleston
Popular places to visit
Mardi Gras Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Mardi Gras Casino during your travels in Cross Lanes? Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
West Virginia State Capitol Building
Take a guided tour around West Virginia’s seat of government and marvel at its dazzling dome, which is covered in 23.5-karat gold.
University of Charleston
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Charleston during your travels in Charleston. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its casinos.
Charleston Town Center
You can do some window-shopping at Charleston Town Center during your trip to Charleston. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its casinos.
Haddad Riverfront Park
Haddad Riverfront Park is just one of the places to see in Charleston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this walkable area, find time to visit its casinos.
West Virginia State Museum
Familiarize yourself with the story of West Virginia at this nicely laid-out museum, which covers such diverse topics as coal and the Civil War.
Things to do
Promise Land Bee Farm Private Tour in Charleston
Top hotels in West Side
Charleston Marriott Town Center
It was a clean hotel and very nice but it’s nothing I would write home about. It’s Average.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites Charleston
The staff and bartender were excellent and very welcoming, which we truly appreciated. Unfortunately, the cleanliness of the hotel was extremely poor and very disappointing. Our room was disgustingly dirty with stains throughout, and there were plumbing issues that caused water to leak all over the ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
Very nice Good upgrades since our last visit Still would like to see coffe makers in the room
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
Fine
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn Charleston-Southridge
Conveniently located, clean rooms.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Sonesta ES Suites Charleston
The room was clean and so was everything at the whole hotel. I would definitely come back again!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Side
Downtown Charleston
While visiting Downtown Charleston, you might make a stop by sights like Mountain Stage and Charleston Town Center.
Grosscup Road Historic District
If you're spending time in Grosscup Road Historic District, you might enjoy its casinos and river views. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences or Charleston Town Center.
East End Historic District
East End Historic District is noteworthy for its casinos, and you can plan an outing to West Virginia State Museum and West Virginia Culture Center while you're in town.
South Hills
While visiting South Hills, you might make a stop by sights like Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve and Cox-Morton House.
Loudendale
Though Loudendale may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve and Kanawha State Forest.
Tyler Mountain
When in Tyler Mountain, you can plan a visit to North Charleston Recreation Center and Riverwalk Plaza Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
