Southern West Virginia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Hawks Nest State Park which includes tranquil scenes, a bridge and a river or creek
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

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Where to stay in Southern West Virginia

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Over the Capitol

Downtown Charleston

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

Downtown Charleston
Aerial View of the West Virginia State Capitol Complex

Teays Valley

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

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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
Aerial view of Charleston, West Virginia skyline and South Side Bridge. Charleston is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of West Virginia and the seat of Kanawha County

South Hills

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

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West Side

If you're spending some time in West Side, Ruffner Memorial Park and Patrick Street Plaza Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

West Side
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Institute

When in Institute, you can plan a visit to Mardi Gras Casino and Memorial Ice Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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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$170 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$170
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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! (1,165 reviews)
Friendly, curious staff, despite a significant amount of check-ins due to an event in town.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
Charleston Marriott Town Center

Charleston Marriott Town Center

3.5 out of 5
200 Lee St E Charleston WV
The price is NZ$205 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
NZ$205
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
No warm water for showers.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Charleston Marriott Town Center
Embassy Suites Charleston

Embassy Suites Charleston

3.5 out of 5
300 Court St Charleston WV
The price is NZ$213 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$213
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,326 reviews)
Everything was great other than the AC did not work at all

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Embassy Suites Charleston
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Mountaineer Cabin 6 - Hot Tub & Gas Fireplace close to New River Gorge

Mountaineer Cabin 6 - Hot Tub & Gas Fireplace close to New River Gorge

Hico WV
Stay at this cabin in Hico. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions New River Gorge Bridge and New & Gauley River Adventures ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (215 reviews)
Great cabin - very clean with all the amenities. Owner very responsive. Even put a small Christmas tree in the cabin for us to enjoy. We will be back!

Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Mountaineer Cabin 6 - Hot Tub & Gas Fireplace close to New River Gorge
Washington Street Quarters

Washington Street Quarters

3 out of 5
1146 Washington St East Lewisburg WV
Stay at this apartment in Lewisburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Greenbrier Valley Theatre and Lewisburg Historic District ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
Great location and very clean! We really enjoyed our stay at Washington Street Quarters. We stayed in the 3-bedroom apartment & it had everything we were looking for including a Christmas Tree! We will be visiting this property again for our next trip in! Also, Pamela, our host was extremely communicative ...

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Washington Street Quarters
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 aparthotel in Lewisburg. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Lewisburg Elks Country Club and Lost ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (36 reviews)
Travel became simple because of the hotel’s accessible location. The stay experience was comfortable and well-organized. Staff handled everything efficiently.

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Hotel O Relax Inn Lewisburg near I-64
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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