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.
Medical University of South Carolina
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Medical University of South Carolina during your travels in Charleston. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars.
Charleston City Market
Purchase food, jewelry and handicrafts in the market and learn about local tradition, the Civil War and slavery at its museum.
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.
South Carolina Aquarium
See an array of aquatic creatures, including an albino alligator, in underwater habitats ranging from salt marshes to coastal plains.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Turtles, alligators and birds abound in this former plantation, now swampland, gardens, lakes and forest.
Things to do
Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage
Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing
Old Town Trolley Tour of Charleston
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Charleston: Boone Hall Plantation Entry & Tour w/ Transport
Top hotels in Westside
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG
"Keurig and tv were broken in our first room. Staff was extremely unhelpful and verged on rude. Asked 3x for tv to get fixed and finally after day 2 they moved us to a different room where the keurig was still broken lol overall comfortable, not the cleanest or best maintained. Breakfast was not great. ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Charleston Marriott
"Great elegant location to visit Charleston! Easy parking which is a lot in that city!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Emeline
"This is an older hotel, however it is very well maintained and the rooms and baths are modern. It has a charming atmosphere and a beautiful court yard area with lots of seating. Each floor had a station with a coffee maker, ice, fresh fruit and bottled water for your convenience. The hotel is also ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
The Ryder Hotel
"We arrived on a sat excited to sit by the pool and have a drink. We were quickly told by the hostess that we couldn’t sit in the open table areas without a reservation. It was near the fireplace and no one was sitting there. She was little help and was very rude. Poor first impression. We then continued ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
The Francis Marion Hotel
"Area"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant – Charleston
"Location"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
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 Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park and Upper King Design District.
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 Music Farm and Charleston Museum.
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 Upper King Design District and Music Farm, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.