Jefferson Travel Guide
Charleston
Popular places to visit

West Virginia State Capitol Building
Take a guided tour around West Virginia’s seat of government and marvel at its dazzling dome, which is covered in 23.5-karat gold.

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.

University of Charleston
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Charleston during your travels in Charleston. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its casinos.

Charleston Town Center
You can do some window-shopping at Charleston Town Center during your trip to Charleston. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its casinos.

Haddad Riverfront Park
Haddad Riverfront Park 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
Familiarize yourself with the story of West Virginia at this nicely laid-out museum, which covers such diverse topics as coal and the Civil War.
Top hotels in Jefferson

Charleston Marriott Town Center
Upon arrival we had another guest inform us that we would need space heaters for our rooms because the entire hotel didn’t have heat. The boiler room went out and it was blowing cold air, we were traveling with a small child. This wasn’t noted in their website nor was it communicated when we called ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Embassy Suites Charleston
We paid for a corner room with two queen beds and a sofa roll away bed. When we got to the hotel, the person at the front desk did not provide us with the room we paid for. She was rude and deflecting... An elevator did not work and the stairs could only be accessed from outside the property... There ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
Everything was great
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
I think it was circumstantial, but there was a group in the hotel that made my stay very unpleasant. Shared spaces were dominated by this group and they were generally rude. I was enroute to another city and have always enjoyed stopping in Charleston and staying at this hotel. However, this time ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Wyndham Garden Cross Lanes Charleston
Everything was great. Marlena made the best drinks at the bar if that's what you're looking for while visiting.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026

Sonesta ES Suites Charleston
dated, warned out hotel/ furniture, my room smelled like mold. Sheet were clean, kitchen and bathroom was clean. Staff was great.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Jefferson

Institute
When in Institute, you can plan a visit to Mardi Gras Casino and Dunbar Village Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Tyler Mountain
When in Tyler Mountain, you can plan a visit to North Charleston Recreation Center and Jefferson Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ruthdale
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Ruthdale. You might consider stopping by Southridge Center while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

West Side
If you're spending some time in West Side, Patrick Street Plaza Shopping Center and Ruffner Memorial Park are top sights worth seeing.

South Hills
While visiting South Hills, you might make a stop by sights like Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve and Cox-Morton House.

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.
