Rand 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 Rand Hotel Deals
Embassy Suites Charleston
Great stay !
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
on 2/19/26 at 5:30 ish I showed a picture of the closet door and told the front desk man that the closet door was broken and there was no hairdryer. He wrote itdown on a pink post it note.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Charleston Marriott Town Center
Bed was comfortable
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
Comfortable King size bed, clean room. Housekeeper and staff are all amazing and when asked, Where is a good pizza place nearby. They told us Hussome which was 6 minutes from the casino, if my husband and myself didn't have to leave. We would have definitely stayed another night.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn Charleston-Southridge
The room was very clean, well furnished with comfortable beds. Staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was better than most hotel free breakfasts!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Wyndham Garden Cross Lanes Charleston
Room was excellent
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rand
Malden
Visitors highly recommend Malden for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by African Zion Baptist Church while you're in town.
Kanawha City
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Kanawha City. You might want to make time for a stop at Kanawha Mall Shopping Center or Blackwell Field.
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.
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.
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.
Downtown Charleston
While visiting Downtown Charleston, you might make a stop by sights like Mountain Stage and Charleston Town Center.
