Downtown Charleston Travel Guide
Charleston
Visit Downtown Charleston
Popular places to visit
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.
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
West Virginia State Capitol Building 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.
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
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at West Virginia State Museum during your trip to Charleston. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its casinos.
Top hotels in Downtown Charleston
Charleston Marriott Town Center
Good staff... Very old hotel... Too expensive for what it offers.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites Charleston
Staff was exceptional
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Suburban Studios Charleston - Civic Center
The staff were really nice, hotel was overbooked for tournaments
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center
Friendly staff and clean room. Perfect stay!!
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Charleston
Clean
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Charleston - Civic Center
The hot foods were fresh however, they did not offer any fresh fruit.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Charleston
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.
West Side
If you're spending some time in West Side, Patrick Street Plaza Shopping Center and Ruffner Memorial Park are top sights worth seeing.
South Hills
While visiting South Hills, you might make a stop by sights like Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve and Sunrise Bird Sanctuary Museum.
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.
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 Kanawha Landing.
