Westside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Medical University of South Carolina
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Medical University of South Carolina during your travels in Charleston. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars.
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.
South Carolina Aquarium
See an array of aquatic creatures, including an albino alligator, in underwater habitats ranging from salt marshes to coastal plains.
Charleston City Market
Purchase food, jewelry and handicrafts in the market and learn about local tradition, the Civil War and slavery at its museum.
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.
Fort Sumter
Enjoy an informative boat ride on picturesque Charleston Harbor and explore the grounds of one of America’s most significant Civil War-era forts and battle sites.
Activities
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
Old Town Trolley Tour of Charleston
Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
Charleston: Boone Hall Plantation Entry & Tour w/ Transport
Our pick of the best Westside Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG
Ther room smelled but the staff quickly changed rooms for us
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Charleston Marriott
Food options were a bit limited. Not a great menu for lunch or dinner.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Emeline
The location is terrific. The hotel is older, but it has been fairly well maintained. We had a pizza as a snack when we arrived and it was wonderful. We would go back the next time we go to Charleston.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
The Ryder Hotel
The Hotel staff were very nice and engaging. Valet parking attendants very helpful. Great location. Standard room is adequate and has all of the amenities needed. The noise level from music at the pool level at night was intrusive. Bring a noise cancelling device. The coffee shop and morning restaurant ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
The Francis Marion Hotel
Beautiful historic hotel. A charming place to stay. Attached restaurant and starbucks were also quite convenient. Food at the restaurant is inexpensive and very good.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant – Charleston
Convenient location, clean facilities with friendly staff. Elevators were down on out check-out on Sunday which was unfortunate when on the 3rd floor with luggage. View was on adjacent business with junk cars was not ideal as well - Therefore, avoid rooms on the north side of hotel. Overall, the ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
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 Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park and Upper King Design District.
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.
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 Music Farm and Charleston Museum.
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.
Wagener Terrace
When in Wagener Terrace, you can plan a visit to Music Farm and Harborage at Ashley Marina, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
