Things to do in Southern West Virginia
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New River Gorge Side by Side Family Tour
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New River Gorge Whitewater Rafting - Lower New Full Day
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Promise Land Bee Farm Private Tour in Charleston
What to do in Southern West Virginia
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Greenbrier Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in White Sulphur Springs at Greenbrier Golf Course. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.
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.
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.
Areas of Southern West Virginia
Teays Valley
While visiting Teays Valley, you might make a stop by sights like Teays Valley Lakes and Hurricane Lake.
Downtown Charleston
While visiting Downtown Charleston, you might make a stop by sights like Charleston Town Center and Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences.
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 Cox-Morton House and Sunrise Bird Sanctuary Museum.
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.
East End Historic District
East End Historic District is noteworthy for its casinos, and you can plan an outing to Laidley Field and West Virginia State Capitol Building while you're in town.
