Downtown Charleston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Charleston
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Promise Land Bee Farm Private Tour in Charleston
Astonishing Scavenger Hunt: West Virginia’s Cultural Crown!
Our pick of the best Downtown Charleston Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
Friendly, curious staff, despite a significant amount of check-ins due to an event in town.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites Charleston
Everything was great other than the AC did not work at all
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Charleston Marriott Town Center
No warm water for showers.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center
Clean facility, pool was great for kids. Staff was friendly. Check out at noon is a huge plus. Will stay again ! Wish parking was free.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Charleston - Civic Center
Staff was very helpful and polite
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Charleston
Great location in the heart of Charleston, WV. Nice view of river and cityscape. Helpful staff, nice bar. Connected to Recovery Bar & Grille as another option.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Charleston
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.
East End Historic District
East End Historic District is noteworthy for its casinos, and you can plan an outing to Laidley Field and West Virginia State Capitol Building while you're in town.
West Side
If you're spending some time in West Side, Ruffner Memorial Park and Patrick Street Plaza Shopping Center 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.
Loudendale
Though Loudendale may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve and Kanawha State Forest.
Kanawha City
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Kanawha City. You might want to make time for a stop at Kanawha Mall Shopping Center or Blackwell Field.
