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
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025
Charleston Marriott Town Center
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025
Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Dunbar - Charleston
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston WV
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Side
Downtown Charleston
While visiting Downtown Charleston, you might make a stop by sights like Mountain Stage and Charleston Town Center.
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 Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve and Cox-Morton House.
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 Dunbar Village Shopping Center and Riverwalk Plaza Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
- 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
- Haddad Riverfront Park
- West Virginia State Museum
- North Charleston Recreation Center
- Laidley Field
- Shawnee Sports Complex
- CAMC Memorial Hospital
- GoMart Ballpark
- Mountain Stage
- Dunbar Park
- Little Creek Park
- Cabin Creek Quilts
- Cultural Center
- Daniel Boone Park
- Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve
- Drawdy Falls Roadside Park
- Big Bend Golf Course