Jefferson
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Astonishing Scavenger Hunt: West Virginia’s Cultural Crown!
Top hotels in Jefferson
Embassy Suites Charleston
Great stay !
Reviewed on 23 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
Bed was comfortable
Reviewed on 24 Feb, 2026
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
Comfortable King size bed, clean room. Housekeeper and staff are all amazing and when asked, Where is a good pizza place nearby. They told us Hussome which was 6 minutes from the casino, if my husband and myself didn't have to leave. We would have definitely stayed another night.
Reviewed on 22 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 Jefferson
Institute
When in Institute, you can plan a visit to Mardi Gras Casino and Memorial Ice Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Tyler Mountain
When in Tyler Mountain, you can plan a visit to Memorial Ice Arena and Riverwalk Plaza Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Ruthdale
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Ruthdale. You might consider stopping by Southridge Center while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
South Hills
While visiting South Hills, you might make a stop by sights like Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve and Cox-Morton House.
Grosscup Road Historic District
If you're spending time in Grosscup Road Historic District, you might enjoy its casinos and river views. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences or Charleston Town Center.
