Westside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Activities
Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
90-Minute Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour
Our pick of the best Westside Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG
Clean room, friendly staff. Good breakfast clean, well stocked, good variety.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Charleston Marriott
Staff and amenities were great. Comfortable beds!
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Emeline
We weren’t crazy about the style of the room. The shower floor was slippery and I had to put a towel on the floor to keep from slipping. The bed was not very comfortable since it was a mattress on a platform. There wasn’t enough lighting in the room. The breakfast was very expensive and the food ...
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
The Francis Marion Hotel
Great location clean soft bed toilet could have been a bit bigger. Staff handled my autistic child very well
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant – Charleston
This place is amazing great staff great location for what I needed it to be. I will be returning
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
The Vendue
Southern hospitality + customer experience. Is the true highlight of this trip. Both Cameron and Virginia were amazing to work with. They helped me set up to have champagne and rose petals in my room for my wife. It was truly a magical experience
Reviewed on 14 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 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 Port of Charleston and Charleston Music Hall.
