Southern West Virginia

Travel Guide

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

Where to stay in Southern West Virginia

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Teays Valley

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

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 Blackwell Field.

Kanawha City
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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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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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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.

East End Historic District
Embassy Suites Charleston
Embassy Suites Charleston
3.5 out of 5
300 Court St, Charleston, WV
The price is RM550 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
RM550
RM622 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,194 reviews)
"Great stay!"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Embassy Suites Charleston
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Beckley
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Beckley
2 out of 5
2130 Harper Rd, Beckley, WV
The price is RM439 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
RM439
RM492 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Beckley. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,317 reviews)
"Nice , clean updated property. My only surprise was that the tv was horrible. No HD, no channel listing and no ability to load into my personal tv services such as YouTube Netflix etc. Nice room , great bathroom, stupid tv"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 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 refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM371 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
RM371
RM419 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,082 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
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RELAX INN Wv
RELAX INN Wv
2.5 out of 5
635 Jefferson St N, Lewisburg, WV
Stay at this aparthotel in Lewisburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Lewisburg Elks Country Club and Lost World ...
5.8/10 (56 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

RELAX INN Wv
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 WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (92 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
The Escape
The Escape
3 out of 5
399 Randolph Street East, Lewisburg, WV
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Lewisburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Greenbrier Valley Theatre and Lewisburg ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (401 reviews)
"Very comfortable place to stay in Lewisburg WV"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

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Popular places to visit

New River Gorge Bridge showing a bridge, a gorge or canyon 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 buidling 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 featuring tranquil scenes, views and a river or creek

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 casinos and shops 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

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.

Mothman Museum

Things to do

Charleston Let’s Roam Treasure Hunt:West Virginia’s Cultural Crown!

Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: West Virginia’s Cultural Crown!

RM54
per adult
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: West Virginia’s Cultural Crown!
Promise Land Bee Farm Private Tour in Charleston

Promise Land Bee Farm Private Tour in Charleston

RM212
per adult
Promise Land Bee Farm Private Tour in Charleston
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Photo by Dani Finley

Bluefield

Photo by Sylvia Stephens Barton

White Sulphur Springs

Photo by J Lilly

Glen Ferris