Westside Travel Guide
Charleston
Popular places to visit
Port of Charleston
Explore the waterfront in Charleston with a trip to Port of Charleston. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
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.
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.
South Carolina Aquarium
See an array of aquatic creatures, including an albino alligator, in underwater habitats ranging from salt marshes to coastal plains.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Turtles, alligators and birds abound in this former plantation, now swampland, gardens, lakes and forest.
Top hotels in Westside
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG
Thank you for a pleasant stay.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Charleston Marriott
Very friendly and helpful staff, the pool area is beautiful. The lobby has a nice view of the river. Parking is in the back of the hotel, the extra cost for valet is likely worth it.
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Emeline
Great.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Charleston Riverview by IHG
We have come here several times
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Charleston-North Charleston
Clean and accessible
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant – Charleston
We like it here so much we booked an extra night. Mt Pleasant is the place to stay we traveling to Charleston. Be sure to check out Annie’s Hot Donuts too.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
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 Port of Charleston 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.
King Street
If you're spending some time in King Street, Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall 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 Port of Charleston and Music Farm.
North-Central
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North-Central and surrounding area, you can visit Johnson Hagood Memorial Stadium and Upper King Design District.
Downtown Charleston
Travellers to Downtown Charleston praise its fantastic nightlife. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Port of Charleston and Charleston Music Hall.
Westside Travel Guide
- Harmon Field
- Port of Charleston
- College of Charleston
- Charleston City Market
- Medical University of South Carolina
- North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center
- Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
- USS Yorktown
- Charleston Area Convention Center
- Charleston Tanger Outlets
- Charleston Music Hall
- Marion Square
