Rand 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 Rand
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
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Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites Charleston
Staff was kind courteous and helpful in places to go while visiting. Noticed dust between bed and nightstand floor, otherwise room was clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Charleston Marriott Town Center
The AC didn't work, the bedding was unwashed with yellow staining on the pillows. The floor was dirty. There were no trash bags in the trash cans, hair in the "unused" towels, dead flies in the bathroom, the handicapped handles above the bathtub were not clean, the toilet paper was not replaced.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
Convenient to the Casino and newly remodeled rooms!
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Charleston
Great location in the heart of Charleston, WV. Nice view of river and cityscape. Helpful staff, nice bar. Connected to Recovery Bar & Grille as another option.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Wyndham Garden Cross Lanes Charleston
Room was excellent
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rand
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Downtown Charleston
While visiting Downtown Charleston, you might make a stop by sights like Mountain Stage and Charleston Town Center.
