Southern West Virginia Travel Guide
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Downtown Charleston
While visiting Downtown Charleston, you might make a stop by sights like Mountain Stage and Charleston Town Center.
Teays Valley
While visiting Teays Valley, you might make a stop by sights like Teays Center Plaza and Scott Junction Plaza.
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.
South Hills
While visiting South Hills, you might make a stop by sights like Sunrise Bird Sanctuary Museum and Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve.
West Side
If you're spending some time in West Side, Ruffner Memorial Park and Patrick Street Plaza Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
Institute
When in Institute, you can plan a visit to Jefferson Park and Mardi Gras Casino, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Charleston Marriott Town Center
Breakfast ends at 11:00am on Saturday instead if through brunch.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites Charleston
Was there for marathon and it was perfect.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Beckley
Nice parking, updated pool
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
The Escape
Very unique setup for a hotel, but works quite well. The room was terrific and its location to downtown was great (and walkable). Would definitely stay there again on a return trip.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Opossum Creek Retreat
Perfect, perfect, perfect!
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Washington Street Quarters
We were the only guests. There was no one to meet us and no obvious way into the house. Once that was settled, our suite was lovely. We found the property advertised on Google as a bed and breakfast, but the breakfast half was missing. I would have been more than happy if I hadn’t expected food in ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
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Popular places to visit
New River Gorge Bridge
Photograph this artfully constructed bridge, one of the longest steel single-span arch structures in the world.
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.
Mothman Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Mothman Museum in Point Pleasant. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Hawks Nest State Park
Speed down whitewater rapids, ride an aerial tram and look for eagles soaring through the skies at this scenic state park.
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.
