West Side Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best West Side Hotel Deals
Charleston Marriott Town Center
Great service, nice staff- very clean
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites Charleston
Everything was great
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
Great
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston WV
Clean but small enjoyed are stay!
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Sonesta ES Suites Charleston
Second stay at a somesta. Again tv issues. The TV kept getting fuzzy and freezing. One channel had no sound. So.. fine place to stay unless I want to watch tv to fall asleep
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Suburban Studios Charleston - Civic Center
Driving up to the property was the time I’ve ever felt that I made a mistake booking a hotel. As you enter the parking lot you are greeted with over a dozen homeless people camping outside the hotel, a handful of dr*g deals going on, and the odor of second hand cr*ck smoke. If you’re willing to risk ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Side
Downtown Charleston
While visiting Downtown Charleston, you might make a stop by sights like Mountain Stage and Charleston Town Center.
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.
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.
South Hills
While visiting South Hills, you might make a stop by sights like Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve and Cox-Morton House.
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.
Tyler Mountain
When in Tyler Mountain, you can plan a visit to North Charleston Recreation Center and Jefferson Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
