Westside Travel Guide
Charleston
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.
Medical University of South Carolina
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Medical University of South Carolina during your travels in Charleston. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
South Carolina Aquarium
See an array of aquatic creatures, including an albino alligator, in underwater habitats ranging from salt marshes to coastal plains.
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.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Turtles, alligators and birds abound in this former plantation, now swampland, gardens, lakes and forest.
Things to do
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
Old Town Trolley Tour of Charleston
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
Charleston: Haunted Carriage Evening Tour
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Westside
Charleston Marriott
Everything was great - the room, the breakfast, the parking, etc.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG
People in adjacent room were very loud at 1:30 am , told them I calling police , both nights !
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
The Francis Marion Hotel
Breakfast was very good. Buffet or menu. Had dinner one night at Swamp Fox and it was excellent. Room was good.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant – Charleston
The staff was amazing The bed was very comfortable. The restaurant serves more of what I would consider bar food. I have the hamburger it was very good.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
Great location
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel
I had a nice stay. One of the two elevators was broken. Many lounge chairs by the pool were ripped/damaged yet still poolside. The balconies let you stand but not sit outside.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
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 Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park 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.
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 Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park.
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 Music Farm, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
