Pinch Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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
Astonishing Scavenger Hunt: West Virginia’s Cultural Crown!
Our pick of the best Pinch Hotel Deals
Embassy Suites Charleston
"Liked the happy hour free drinks and snacks and breakfast."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Charleston Marriott Town Center
"Good hotel. Nice restaurant to eat."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
"Everybody there was very kind and pleasant"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston WV
"The front desk seemed to lack a n people skills, and the breakfast was not much to write home about. However, our room was very nice and was clean."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Wyndham Garden Cross Lanes Charleston
"Hallways and stairwells were terrible. Rooms were basic. Smelled bad. Shouldn’t hold the Wyndham brand"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
"The air conditioning was great! I felt safe as a solo traveler and stayed an entire week! They had plenty of supplies and the room was spacious, clean, and cozy. I would stay here again!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pinch
Falling Rock
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Falling Rock and surrounding area, you can visit Blue Creek Chapel and Clendenin Park and Playfield.
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 Kanawha Landing.
Malden
Visitors highly recommend Malden for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by African Zion Baptist Church while you're in town.
East End Historic District
East End Historic District is noteworthy for its casinos, and you can plan an outing to West Virginia State Museum and West Virginia Culture Center while you're in town.
Downtown Charleston
While visiting Downtown Charleston, you might make a stop by sights like Charleston Town Center and Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences.
Rand
While Rand may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kanawha Mall Shopping Center and Kanawha State Forest.
