Westside Travel Guide
Charleston
Popular places to visit
College of Charleston
Named by Travel + Leisure as “America's Most Beautiful College Campus” in 2017, this South Carolina institution is engaging for visitors and beloved by students.
Port of Charleston
Explore the waterfront in Charleston with a trip to Port of Charleston. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Charleston City Market
Purchase food, jewelry and handicrafts in the market and learn about local tradition, the Civil War and slavery at its museum.
South Carolina Aquarium
See an array of aquatic creatures, including an albino alligator, in underwater habitats ranging from salt marshes to coastal plains.
Waterfront Park
Stroll the city’s waterfront esplanades at sunset, when the afternoon sun begins to dip and the harbor is lit with soft colors.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Turtles, alligators and birds abound in this former plantation, now swampland, gardens, lakes and forest.
Things to do
Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing
Charleston Old Town Trolley Holiday Tour
Charleston: See it All City Tour with Adventure Sightseeing
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Ferry Round Trip between Waterfront Park and Daniel Island
Top hotels in Westside
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG
Most comfortable bed in a hotel in a very long time.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Charleston Marriott
The hotel was beautifully decorated for Christmas and the room was clean. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Emeline
Excellent property! Great location and the restaurant is fantastic.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
The Francis Marion Hotel
Check in was seamless and the rooms were beautiful. Showers had great pressure and the staff was very professional and helpful
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
The Ryder Hotel
Great design
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant by IHG
Room was clean. Staff were all very friendly and eager to help/answer questions.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Westside
Hampton Park Terrace
While there might not be top attractions in Hampton Park Terrace, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Upper King Design District and Johnson Hagood Memorial Stadium.
Cannonborough Elliotborough
If you're spending some time in Cannonborough Elliotborough, Upper King Design District and Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Radcliffeborough
While Radcliffeborough may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Music Farm and Charleston Music Hall.
North-Central
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North-Central and surrounding area, you can visit Johnson Hagood Memorial Stadium and Upper King Design District.
Downtown Charleston
Travellers to Downtown Charleston praise its fantastic nightlife. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Charleston Music Hall and Music Farm.
Wagener Terrace
When in Wagener Terrace, you can plan a visit to Johnson Hagood Memorial Stadium and Upper King Design District, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
