Romance 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 Romance
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
Clean room. Good breakfast
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites Charleston
The staff at Embass Suites in Charleston was very friendly and accommodating. There are two areas that could be improved. We went to breakfast at 7:45 and most of the hot items were gone. Also, accessibility to the stairs as an alternative to using the elevator could be improved i.e. where are the ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Charleston Marriott Town Center
Stay was fine but I called in advance to make sure there was a 24 hour shuttle for Monday 3/2 at 3:30 am to airport. I was staying at Marriott so I wouldn’t have to drive that early in the morning. Upon checking in, I was told that there was no driver until 5:00 am that day.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
Clean and quiet. Recommend to anyone looking for a quick getaway to the casino. Very convenient.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Wyndham Garden Cross Lanes Charleston
Room was clean, and staff was nice.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston WV
Everything about the room & the staff were excellent. Good HVAC, comfortable bed, great shower, everything near & clean. However, I was unable to connect to the WiFi in my room the 3 times I tried. And the breakfast was disappointing--not on par with other Microtels I've stayed at.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Romance
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.
Tyler Mountain
When in Tyler Mountain, you can plan a visit to North Charleston Recreation Center and Patrick Street Plaza Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
West Side
If you're spending some time in West Side, Patrick Street Plaza Shopping Center and Ruffner Memorial Park are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Charleston
While visiting Downtown Charleston, you might make a stop by sights like Mountain Stage and Charleston Town Center.
Institute
When in Institute, you can plan a visit to Mardi Gras Casino and Dunbar Village Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
