Westside Travel Guide

Charleston

Popular places to visit

Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal

Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal

4/5(3 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Charleston with a trip to Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
College of Charleston

College of Charleston

3.5/5(2 reviews)

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.

College of Charleston
Charleston City Market

Charleston City Market

4/5(21 reviews)

Purchase food, jewelry and handicrafts in the market and learn about local tradition, the Civil War and slavery at its museum.

Charleston City Market
Waterfront Park featuring landscape views, general coastal views and autumn leaves

Waterfront Park

4.5/5(14 reviews)

Stroll the city’s waterfront esplanades at sunset, when the afternoon sun begins to dip and the harbor is lit with soft colors.

Waterfront Park
South Carolina Aquarium

South Carolina Aquarium

4/5(2 reviews)

See an array of aquatic creatures, including an albino alligator, in underwater habitats ranging from salt marshes to coastal plains.

South Carolina Aquarium
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

5/5(14 reviews)

Turtles, alligators and birds abound in this former plantation, now swampland, gardens, lakes and forest.

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

Things to do

Charleston: Schooner Sailing Harbor Tour & Dolphin Watch

Charleston: Schooner Sailing Harbor Tour & Dolphin Watch

฿810
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Schooner Sailing Harbor Tour & Dolphin Watch
Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry

Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry

฿1,296
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

฿1,604
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
Myrtle Beach to Charleston with Horse & Carriage Ride, Harbor Cruise, Boone Hall

Myrtle Beach to Charleston with Horse & Carriage Ride, Harbor Cruise, Boone Hall

฿6,967
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Myrtle Beach to Charleston with Horse & Carriage Ride, Harbor Cruise, Boone Hall
Charleston: Haunted Carriage Evening Tour

Charleston: Haunted Carriage Evening Tour

฿1,620
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Haunted Carriage Evening Tour
Day Trip to Charleston Tour #5: Bus Tour, Boone Plantation, Lunch and More

Day Trip to Charleston#5: Bus Tour,Boone Hall, City Market, Lunch

฿3,726
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Day Trip to Charleston#5: Bus Tour,Boone Hall, City Market, Lunch
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Top hotels in Westside

Charleston Marriott
Charleston Marriott
3.5 out of 5
170 Lockwood Blvd, Charleston, SC
The price is ฿5,400 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿5,400
฿6,227 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"A little out dated but overall good experience"

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

Charleston Marriott
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG
2.5 out of 5
250 Spring Street, Charleston, SC
The price is ฿3,862 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿3,862
฿4,795 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,275 reviews)
"The staff was very knowledgeable and respectful"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG
Drury Plaza Hotel North Charleston
Drury Plaza Hotel North Charleston
3 out of 5
West Montague Avenue, 2934, North Charleston, SC
The price is ฿3,534 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿3,534
฿4,029 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in North Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Charleston Tanger Outlets ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (224 reviews)
"The Kickback they host every night was a very unexpected surprise. For those on the fence, the Kickback is a social hosted by the property with free food (I think it was make your own nachos when we were there) and…three complimentary alcoholic drinks. I opted for a triple shot, and the wife got ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Drury Plaza Hotel North Charleston
Emeline
Emeline
4 out of 5
181 Church St, Charleston, SC
The price is ฿6,872 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
฿6,872
฿9,392 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,612 reviews)
"Went for a girls weekend, we loved this property! Will definitely be back."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Emeline
The Francis Marion Hotel
The Francis Marion Hotel
4 out of 5
387 King St, Charleston, SC
The price is ฿6,450 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
฿6,450
฿7,353 total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,704 reviews)
"Very clean and soft beds"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

The Francis Marion Hotel
Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
4 out of 5
20 Patriots Point Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC
Stay at this beach resort in Mount Pleasant. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,818 reviews)
"Fire department very prompt to respond to a false alarm due to room smoke detector but could not watch US OPEN because the channel it was on was all fuzy and maintenance could not correct the problem. All quite comical."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Westside

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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 Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park.

Hampton Park Terrace
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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.

Cannonborough Elliotborough
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King Street

If you're spending some time in King Street, Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall are top sights worth seeing.

King Street
South Carolina which includes interior views and heritage architecture

Radcliffeborough

If you're spending some time in Radcliffeborough, Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul and Brith Shalom Beth Israel Synagogue are top sights worth seeing.

Radcliffeborough
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North-Central

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North-Central and surrounding area, you can visit Upper King Design District and Music Farm.

North-Central
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Downtown Charleston

4/5(6 area reviews)

Travellers to Downtown Charleston praise its fantastic nightlife. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and Charleston Music Hall.

Downtown Charleston

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