Pinch Travel Guide
Charleston
Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Things to do

Promise Land Bee Farm Private Tour in Charleston
Top hotels in Pinch

Embassy Suites Charleston
Took 3 staff members, 2 hours to find my reservation, which was booked through the Home Office website. Parking is a joke. They took what used to be guest parking in the front and made the whole area very expensive valet parking. When you want your car the valet walks a few feet to get it, if you ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Charleston Marriott Town Center
The Marriott was very nice. Clean and the front desk very friendly. It is in kind of a busy location and a little confusing to get to with the one way streets. The area has definitely seen better days.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
Nice place. Good casino. Food ok.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG

Sonesta ES Suites Charleston
All exceeded expectations. Room was great. Staff was very gracious and accommodating.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston WV
Room was clean, bathroom was tidy and bed was comfy.
Reviewed on 16 May 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 Kanawha Landing.

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 West Virginia State Museum and West Virginia Culture Center 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 Landing.
