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 Scott Junction Plaza and Teays Valley Lakes.

Teays Valley
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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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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 The Shops at Kanawha.

Kanawha City
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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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Institute

When in Institute, you can plan a visit to Venture Lanes and Dunbar Village Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Institute
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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
Embassy Suites Charleston

Embassy Suites Charleston

3.5 out of 5
300 Court St, Charleston, WV
The price is NZ$231 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$231
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (1,241 reviews)
"Clean room..friendly staff"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Embassy Suites Charleston
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$163 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$163
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,154 reviews)
"Unexpected stay"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
DoubleTree by Hilton Huntington

DoubleTree by Hilton Huntington

4 out of 5
1001 3rd Avenue, Huntington, WV
The price is NZ$199 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$199
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Huntington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,020 reviews)
"Staff was great - room was clean, cooled down and quite Plan on valet parking"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Huntington
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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 3-star aparthotel in Lewisburg. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Lewisburg Elks Country Club ...
5.8/10 (71 reviews)
"Nice and well maintained property, would definitely come again"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Hotel O Relax Inn Lewisburg near I-64
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! (417 reviews)
"Hidden jewel in the “Coolest Small Town”"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

The Escape
Washington Street Quarters

Washington Street Quarters

3 out of 5
1146 Washington St East, Lewisburg, WV
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Lewisburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Greenbrier Valley Theatre and Lewisburg Historic ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
"Beautiful place and very convenient!"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Washington Street Quarters
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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

Marshall University

Explore the campus of Marshall University during your trip to Huntington. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Marshall University

Activities

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

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

NZ$22
per adult
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: West Virginia’s Cultural Crown!
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