Pinch Travel Guide
Charleston
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.
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
Charleston Marriott Town Center
Upon arrival we had another guest inform us that we would need space heaters for our rooms because the entire hotel didn’t have heat. The boiler room went out and it was blowing cold air, we were traveling with a small child. This wasn’t noted in their website nor was it communicated when we called ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Embassy Suites Charleston
We paid for a corner room with two queen beds and a sofa roll away bed. When we got to the hotel, the person at the front desk did not provide us with the room we paid for. She was rude and deflecting... An elevator did not work and the stairs could only be accessed from outside the property... There ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
Everything was great
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
Breakfast was the best of all the Holiday Inns we stayed in the last 4 days. Good tasting and room was clean. Give the hostess a bonus. Placed in room 100, next to lobby. Not good. Could hear late guests arriving. Also, did not appreciate the 0530 wake up call which I did not ask for.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Wyndham Garden Cross Lanes Charleston
Everything was great. Marlena made the best drinks at the bar if that's what you're looking for while visiting.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Sonesta ES Suites Charleston
dated, warned out hotel/ furniture, my room smelled like mold. Sheet were clean, kitchen and bathroom was clean. Staff was great.
Reviewed on 4 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 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 Landing.
