Pinch Travel Guide
Charleston
Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

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.
Things to do

Astonishing Scavenger Hunt: West Virginia’s Cultural Crown!
Top hotels in Pinch

Embassy Suites Charleston
Enjoyable stay.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
on 2/19/26 at 5:30 ish I showed a picture of the closet door and told the front desk man that the closet door was broken and there was no hairdryer. He wrote itdown on a pink post it note.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Charleston Marriott Town Center
Wonderful. Magnificent bed. Spotless
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
The hotel and casino were very clean.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Hampton Inn Charleston-Southridge
The room was very clean, well furnished with comfortable beds. Staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was better than most hotel free breakfasts!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Wyndham Garden Cross Lanes Charleston
Room was excellent
Reviewed on 20 Feb 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 Blackwell Field.

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 Mountain Stage and Charleston Town Center.

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.
