Pinch 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Promise Land Bee Farm Private Tour in Charleston
Top hotels in Pinch
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
Friendly, curious staff, despite a significant amount of check-ins due to an event in town.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites Charleston
I wish there was a jacuzzi… everything else was amazing!
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Charleston Marriott Town Center
No warm water for showers.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
Convenient to the Casino and newly remodeled rooms!
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Wyndham Garden Cross Lanes Charleston
The staff was amazing and they did their best to make this aging property as comfortable as they could
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn Charleston-Southridge
Clean room, helpful staff.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pinch
Falling Rock
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Falling Rock and surrounding area, you can visit Blue Creek Chapel and Clendenin Park and Playfield.
Kanawha City
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Kanawha City. You might want to make time for a stop at Kanawha Mall Shopping Center or Blackwell Field.
Malden
Visitors highly recommend Malden for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by African Zion Baptist Church while you're in town.
East End Historic District
East End Historic District is noteworthy for its casinos, and you can plan an outing to Laidley Field and West Virginia State Capitol Building while you're in town.
Downtown Charleston
While visiting Downtown Charleston, you might make a stop by sights like Mountain Stage and Charleston Town Center.
Rand
While Rand may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kanawha Mall Shopping Center and Kanawha State Forest.
