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.
South Carolina Aquarium
See an array of aquatic creatures, including an albino alligator, in underwater habitats ranging from salt marshes to coastal plains.
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.
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
Staff was very curteous. Room was warm and inviting on a cold night. Very convenient to VA hospital for an early morning appointment
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Charleston Marriott
Matthew at the front desk is an exceptional employee! We'll be back!
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Emeline
Hotel Emeline was fantastic. The proximity to everything is perfect, the hotel itself is beautiful and comfortable, and the breakfast and coffee were excellent. Highly recommend, and we will definitely be back!
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
The Francis Marion Hotel
Nice ambiance and restaurant on site with love piano
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
The Ryder Hotel
Immaculate and adorably decorated. We loved the food and drinks so much we had multiple meals there. Staff was courteous and rooms were super comfortable and cute. Best place for selfies and we had a wonderful girls weekend and 50th birthday celebration
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District
Staff was so helpful and pleasant. Room was clean and well-appointed. It was a great place to stay.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 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 Upper King Design District and Johnson Hagood Memorial Stadium.
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 Music Farm and Charleston Music Hall.
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 Charleston Music Hall and Music Farm.
Westside Travel Guide
- Harmon Field
- Port of Charleston
- College of Charleston
- Medical University of South Carolina
- North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center
- Charleston City Market
- Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
- USS Yorktown
- Charleston Tanger Outlets
- Charleston Area Convention Center
- Charleston Music Hall
- Marion Square
- Middleton Place
