Westside
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.
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.
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.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Turtles, alligators and birds abound in this former plantation, now swampland, gardens, lakes and forest.
Things to do
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
90-Minute Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour
Folly River Dolphin Adventure (options for private or public)
Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse
Top hotels in Westside
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG
Room was spotless, service was great… no issues at all… great hotel experience.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Charleston Marriott
Great customer service and clean room!
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
The Francis Marion Hotel
Service and spacious. Excellent location.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant by IHG
If you are staying in Charleston, you should think of the IHG Mount Pleasant as a convenient option to the $300-$400 per night hotels in the historical district or french quarter. A 10-minute, $10 Lyft/Uber ride away, you can enjoy Charleston for half or even less than half the price. The staff is ...
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant – Charleston
Decent hotel, very busy arra
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel North Charleston
Great hotel. I everything especially the customer service
Reviewed on 4 Nov 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.
