West Side Travel Guide
Charleston
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Patrick Street Plaza Shopping Center
During your visit to Charleston, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Patrick Street Plaza Shopping Center. Visit the area's casinos or amble around its riverfront.
Ruffner Memorial Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ruffner Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Charleston. Visit the area's casinos or amble around its riverfront.
Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center during your trip to Charleston. Visit the shops and casinos in this family-friendly area.
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.
Top hotels in West Side
Embassy Suites Charleston
would recommend this hotel, great breakfast
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Charleston Marriott Town Center
Great place for my stop overs as I head West....
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
Should be able to bring drinks down to casino from hotel! Room was very clean and nice!!!
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
Pretty, pretty, pretty…,good.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Dunbar - Charleston
Breakfast was cold one morning (eggs) and access for laundry services was great. Staff was friendly and provided excellent services.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston WV
everything was clean, but there is a truck stop directly beside along with the police surveillance units. Doesn't exactly say "safe".
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Side
Downtown Charleston
While visiting Downtown Charleston, you might make a stop by sights like Charleston Town Center and Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences.
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 Laidley Field and West Virginia State Capitol Building while you're in town.
South Hills
While visiting South Hills, you might make a stop by sights like Cox-Morton House 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 Patrick Street Plaza Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
West Side Travel Guide
- Ruffner Memorial Park
- Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center
- Mardi Gras Casino
- West Virginia State Capitol Building
- Southridge Center
- Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences
- Kanawha State Forest
- Laidley Field
- CAMC Memorial Hospital
- Shawnee Sports Complex
- West Virginia State Museum
- Haddad Riverfront Park
- Cabin Creek Quilts
- North Charleston Recreation Center
- GoMart Ballpark
- Memorial Ice Arena
- Drawdy Falls Roadside Park
- Plaza East Shopping Center
- Dunbar Park
- Cultural Center
- Jefferson Park
- Spring Hill Cemetery Historic District
- Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve
