Southern West Virginia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

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 Sleepy Hollow Golf Club.

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 NZ$242 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$242
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,213 reviews)
"Did not clean rooms daily or furnish clean towels and coffee. No extra toilet paper in room."

Reviewed on 23 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 NZ$181 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$181
24 Aug - 25 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! (1,360 reviews)
"Very friendly staff. Stay was as expected. Clean room"

Reviewed on 24 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
The price is NZ$194 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$194
27 July - 28 July
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! (1,087 reviews)
"Elevator (one) out service made long waits getting to and from our rooms. Redoing parking lot so no place to park without going next door."

Reviewed on 20 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

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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! (94 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
Cabin by The Creek Located Minutes From New River Gorge National Park

Cabin by The Creek Located Minutes From New River Gorge National Park

Ansted
Stay at this cabin in Ansted. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions New River Gorge Bridge and Cotton Hill Wildlife Management Area are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
The Best!
"This is our third annual winter weekend getaway at the cabin. We love everything about this place. it never disappoints."

Reviewed on 31 Jan. 2025

Cabin by The Creek Located Minutes From New River Gorge National Park
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Popular places to visit

New River Gorge Bridge featuring 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 heritage architecture and an administrative building

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.

West Virginia State Capitol Building
Hawks Nest State Park which includes 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 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

Activities

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

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

NZ$21
per adult
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: West Virginia’s Cultural Crown!
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