West Side Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Our pick of the best West Side Hotel Deals
Embassy Suites Charleston
Nice clean rooms with managers reception and walking distance to some cool places like the fife street brewery.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Charleston Marriott Town Center
The Marriott was serviceable but the room lacked extra blankets, no microwave in the room, and they were short staffed in the cleaning department. I was informed by a letter shoved under the door that room cleaning was unavailable.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
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Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
Sonesta ES Suites Charleston
Room was spacious, and very clean. Bed was very comfortable. Great experience.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston WV
Very close to the airport, very nice place to stay , will recomend close to all amenties and to airport 10 min tops
Reviewed on 13 May 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 Sunrise Bird Sanctuary Museum and Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve.
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.
Tyler Mountain
When in Tyler Mountain, you can plan a visit to Jefferson Park and North Charleston Recreation Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
