Southern West Virginia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Hawks Nest State Park featuring a bridge, tranquil scenes and a river or creek
New River Gorge Bridge showing tranquil scenes, a gorge or canyon and a bridge
Hawks Nest State Park featuring tranquil scenes, mountains and views
West Virginia State Museum as well as an individual female
West Virginia State Capitol Building showing a fountain, an administrative building and a garden

Where to stay in Southern West Virginia

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Downtown Charleston

While visiting Downtown Charleston, you might make a stop by sights like Mountain Stage and Charleston Town Center.

Downtown Charleston
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Teays Valley

While visiting Teays Valley, you might make a stop by sights like Scott Junction Plaza and Teays Valley Lakes.

Teays Valley
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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 The Shops at Kanawha.

Kanawha City
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South Hills

While visiting South Hills, you might make a stop by sights like Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve and Cox-Morton House.

South Hills
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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.

West Side
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Institute

When in Institute, you can plan a visit to Venture Lanes and Dunbar Village Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Institute
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Beckley

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Beckley

2 out of 5
2130 Harper Rd, Beckley, WV
The price is ฿3,226 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
฿3,226
฿3,613 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Beckley. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,430 reviews)
"The front desk staff were friendly and extremely helpful. I wish I could remember her name. Blonde"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Beckley
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG

2.5 out of 5
100 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WV
Fully refundable
The price is ฿3,367 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿3,367
฿3,804 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,085 reviews)
"They charged for parking in an open lot. The coffee was weak. The area was not very nice. The fixtures were old. The beds in the room was clean and the TV was nice."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
DoubleTree by Hilton Huntington

DoubleTree by Hilton Huntington

4 out of 5
1001 3rd Avenue, Huntington, WV
The price is ฿3,565 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
฿3,565
฿4,029 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Huntington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
Our stay
"We didnt order any food but the pull out sofa bed was horrible. Mattress was very thin not to mention had what looked like potato chip crumbs closed up in it. Otherwise we had a pretty good stay, no other complaints"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Huntington
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Hotel O Relax Inn Lewisburg near I-64

Hotel O Relax Inn Lewisburg near I-64

3 out of 5
635 Jefferson St N, Lewisburg, WV
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Lewisburg. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Lewisburg Elks Country Club ...
5.8/10 (63 reviews)
"If you need a roof over your head for a few days this is perfect for you. The staff was friendly, the area was quiet. The bedding was clean, the water was hot, and there were no bugs. There is a bit of a funky smell but nothing a bit of fabreeze couldn't tackle."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Hotel O Relax Inn Lewisburg near I-64
The Escape

The Escape

3 out of 5
399 Randolph Street East, Lewisburg, WV
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Lewisburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Greenbrier Valley Theatre and Lewisburg ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (408 reviews)
"Was very clean"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

The Escape
Brushcreek Falls RV Resort

Brushcreek Falls RV Resort

3 out of 5
5127 Eads Mill Rd, Princeton, WV
Stay at this 3-star golf cabin in Princeton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (96 reviews)
"Well maintained, staff were very couteous and mini golf was quite fun. We stayed in the farm house that can accomodate upto 12 guests (4 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms), the house was decorated with antique/rusty tools that gave it a unique character,kids loved it!! Overall it was a fun experience."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Brushcreek Falls RV Resort
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Popular places to visit

New River Gorge Bridge showing a gorge or canyon, a bridge and tranquil scenes

New River Gorge Bridge

Photograph this artfully constructed bridge, one of the longest steel single-span arch structures in the world.

New River Gorge Bridge
West Virginia State Capitol Building showing an administrative building and heritage architecture

West Virginia State Capitol Building

4/5(1 review)

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.

West Virginia State Capitol Building
Hawks Nest State Park showing a river or creek, views and tranquil scenes

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.

Hawks Nest State Park

Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center

Learn about the events happening in Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center during your trip to Charleston. Visit the shops and casinos in this family-friendly area.

Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center

Winterplace Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Ghent with a visit to Winterplace Ski Resort. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Winterplace Ski Resort

Marshall University

Explore the campus of Marshall University during your trip to Huntington. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Marshall University

Things to do

Promise Land Bee Farm Private Tour in Charleston

Promise Land Bee Farm Private Tour in Charleston

฿1,638
per adult
Promise Land Bee Farm Private Tour in Charleston
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Cities near Southern West Virginia

West Virginia State Capitol Building showing an administrative building and heritage architecture

Charleston

Photo by Brittney Quinn

Hot Springs

Photo by Cat Sobral

Kenova

Hawks Nest State Park showing a river or creek, views and tranquil scenes

Ansted