Westside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Port of Charleston
Explore the waterfront in Charleston with a trip to Port of Charleston. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
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.
Charleston City Market
Purchase food, jewelry and handicrafts in the market and learn about local tradition, the Civil War and slavery at its museum.
South Carolina Aquarium
See an array of aquatic creatures, including an albino alligator, in underwater habitats ranging from salt marshes to coastal plains.
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.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Turtles, alligators and birds abound in this former plantation, now swampland, gardens, lakes and forest.
Activities
Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse
Ferry Round Trip between Waterfront Park and Daniel Island
Charleston: City Bus Tour Ticket with Live Commentary
Old Town Trolley Tour of Charleston
USS Yorktown Ghost Tour with Exclusive Night-Time Access
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Our pick of the best Westside Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG
Proper clean room. Extremely helpful front desk staff. Above and beyond help with photocopying etc. well respectable breakfast and overall service.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Charleston Marriott
Matthew at the front desk is an exceptional employee! We'll be back!
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Emeline
Great location, helpful people and very nice room.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
The Francis Marion Hotel
The staff (check-in and conceirge) were friendly and very helpful.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
The Ryder Hotel
Very cool place with extremely friendly staff all around.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant by IHG
The property was exactly as advertised! Will stay again
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
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 Upper King Design District and Johnson Hagood Memorial Stadium.
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.
King Street
If you're spending some time in King Street, Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall 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 Johnson Hagood Memorial Stadium and Upper King Design District.
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.
