Westside
Charleston
Popular places to visit
Port of Charleston
Explore the waterfront in Charleston with a trip to Port of Charleston. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
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.
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.
South Carolina Aquarium
See an array of aquatic creatures, including an albino alligator, in underwater habitats ranging from salt marshes to coastal plains.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Turtles, alligators and birds abound in this former plantation, now swampland, gardens, lakes and forest.
Things to do
Charleston: Schooner Sailing Harbor Tour & Dolphin Watch
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour
Magnolia Plantation Tour with Luxury Transportation and Admission
Top hotels in Westside
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025
Charleston Marriott
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025
The Francis Marion Hotel
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel North Charleston
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
Emeline
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025
Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025
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 Port of Charleston 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.
King Street
If you're spending some time in King Street, Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Radcliffeborough
If you're spending some time in Radcliffeborough, Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul and Brith Shalom Beth Israel Synagogue are top sights worth seeing.
North-Central
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North-Central and surrounding area, you can visit Johnson Hagood Memorial Stadium and Upper King Design District.
Downtown Charleston
Travellers to Downtown Charleston praise its fantastic nightlife. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Port of Charleston and Charleston Music Hall.