West Side Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

West Virginia State Capitol Building showing heritage architecture and an administrative building

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.

West Virginia State Capitol Building
West Virginia State Museum showing heritage elements and interior views

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.

West Virginia State Museum

Patrick Street Plaza Shopping Center

During your visit to Charleston, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Patrick Street Plaza Shopping Center. Visit the area's casinos or amble around its riverfront.

Patrick Street Plaza Shopping Center

Ruffner Memorial Park

Explore the great outdoors at Ruffner Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Charleston. Visit the area's casinos or amble around its riverfront.

Ruffner Memorial Park

Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center

Learn about the events happening in Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center during your trip to Charleston. Visit the casinos and shops in this family-friendly area.

Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center

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.

Mardi Gras Casino

Our pick of the best West Side Hotel Deals

Embassy Suites Charleston

Embassy Suites Charleston

3.5 out of 5
300 Court St, Charleston, WV
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$226 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$226
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,208 reviews)
Great . Parking Not so great
"Beautiful hotel. Parking was the worse part. So go knowing you'll have to either pay $20plus for valet of $12. Or park in the mall and walk. Eating options are great and in walking distance. Hotel has 2 free drinks in the evening. Omelette bar at breakfast. Now far as room service( from the bar/grille), ..."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Embassy Suites Charleston
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort

Mardi Gras Casino & Resort

4 out of 5
#1 Greyhound Drive, Cross Lanes, WV
The price is AU$187 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$187
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cross Lanes. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,480 reviews)
"On aTuesday evening one dining option was a little cafe, good for a quick bite, but not really a dinner option."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
Charleston Marriott Town Center

Charleston Marriott Town Center

3.5 out of 5
200 Lee St E, Charleston, WV
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$192 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$192
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay, clean room, comfortable bed, nice staff. The room we stayed in was very clean and had a new tv. The breakfast buffet was very good and the server was the best! I upgraded parking and breakfast and worth it. I was hesitant after reading negative reviews but happy that we booked anyway! ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

Charleston Marriott Town Center
Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Dunbar - Charleston

Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Dunbar - Charleston

4 out of 5
1007 Dunbar Ave, Building A, Dunbar, WV
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$154 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$154
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Dunbar. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Dunbar Village Shopping Center ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (415 reviews)
"A C in hall wasn’t being used or broke. That was bad. A C in room not on. Took awhile to cool down, therefore, to rest good Room was clean and nice otherwise"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Dunbar - Charleston
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston WV

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston WV

2 out of 5
600 Second Avenue, South Charleston, WV
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$166 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$166
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in South Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The bathrooms were very nice"

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston WV
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG

2.5 out of 5
100 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WV
Fully refundable
The price is AU$181 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$181
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,097 reviews)
"At the time, one of the elevators was out of order, but it wasn't too impactful thankfully. Staff was super friendly, and the breakfast was great. The pancake conveyor belt machine was a bit weird and the pancakes were a bit gummy, but the novelty was interesting. Bonus for having a checkout at noon ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around West Side

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Downtown Charleston

While visiting Downtown Charleston, you might make a stop by sights like Mountain Stage and Charleston Town Center.

Downtown Charleston
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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.

Grosscup Road Historic District
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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.

East End Historic District
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South Hills

While visiting South Hills, you might make a stop by sights like Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve and Cox-Morton House.

South Hills
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Loudendale

Though Loudendale may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kanawha State Forest and Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve.

Loudendale
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Tyler Mountain

When in Tyler Mountain, you can plan a visit to Dunbar Village Shopping Center and Riverwalk Plaza Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Tyler Mountain

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