Westside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Charleston: See it All City Tour with Adventure Sightseeing
Our pick of the best Westside Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG
Easy check in, nice staff. Clean rooms.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Charleston Marriott
Staff was great! Room was clean!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
The Francis Marion Hotel
Staff courteous. Rooms ready. Elliott delivered our meals. He was nice
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Emeline
There was a slight issue but front desk staff dealt with it accordingly
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Planters Inn
Best Christmas breakfast ever!!!!
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District
Great location on King Street, but the hotel is currently under renovation and the rooms feel dated. While the breakfast selection was excellent, the dining area was too cramped for the number of guests. The pool is large, but unfortunately, the chlorine levels were so high they caused skin irritation ...
Reviewed on 27 Dec 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 Upper King Design District and Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park.
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 Upper King Design District and Music Farm.
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 Upper King Design District and Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
