Westside Travel Guide
Charleston
Popular places to visit
Medical University of South Carolina
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Medical University of South Carolina during your travels in Charleston. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars.
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.
South Carolina Aquarium
See an array of aquatic creatures, including an albino alligator, in underwater habitats ranging from salt marshes to coastal plains.
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.
Fort Sumter
Enjoy an informative boat ride on picturesque Charleston Harbor and explore the grounds of one of America’s most significant Civil War-era forts and battle sites.
Top hotels in Westside
Charleston Marriott
Our stay was quite comfortable. The hotel grounds and our room was very well-kept. The staff was friendly and the food was great!
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG
Clean. Good breakfast. Comfortable beds. Good coffee.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Emeline
Beautiful hotel, perfect location and wonderful dining!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
The Ryder Hotel
It was a beautiful hotel. Many up charges.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
The Francis Marion Hotel
Overall good. The bathroom door hit the bed when opening in the room, needs updating, no back on the toilet, sink small.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant – Charleston
we like the hotel and have stayed there in the past. we had one issue this time, the shower was luke warm at best. we took a very fast shower the first night. they did have it fixed for the 2nd night. we would still stay there again.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
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 Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park 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.
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 Music Farm and Charleston Museum.
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.
Wagener Terrace
When in Wagener Terrace, you can plan a visit to Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park and Music Farm, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
