Malden Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Astonishing Scavenger Hunt: West Virginia’s Cultural Crown!
Our pick of the best Malden Hotel Deals
Embassy Suites Charleston
"Always a nice place to stay."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Charleston Marriott Town Center
"Staff was fantastic, great service. The property is definitely dated but at least the bed and shower clean."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
"It was great!"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
"My biggest gripe is that I was charged $10.70 for 1 night of self-parking in the hotel parking lot. I was not informed of this, and only found out about the charge when it appeared after the fact on my credit card statement. An additional warning: do not let them put you in a room next to the elevators ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Sonesta ES Suites Charleston
"Rooms are very spacious. Breakfast was excellent."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston WV
"We were on a road trip and got tired. I looked up hotel accommodations and this one came up the cheapest. Usually I don’t go with the cheapest because typically you’ll get what you pay for. However my gamble turned out very well surprisingly. The staff was kind and efficient af the front desk. The ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Malden
Rand
While Rand may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kanawha Mall Shopping Center and Kanawha Landing.
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.
East End Historic District
East End Historic District is noteworthy for its casinos, and you can plan an outing to West Virginia State Museum and West Virginia Culture Center while you're in town.
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.
Loudendale
Though Loudendale may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve and Kanawha State Forest.
Downtown Charleston
While visiting Downtown Charleston, you might make a stop by sights like Mountain Stage and Charleston Town Center.
