Kanawha City Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Kanawha City
Quality Inn Charleston South
Yes everything was fresh. Other than loud music in the evening. Everything seemed safe. The room was excellent. The staff was great.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Red Roof Inn Charleston - Kanawha City, WV
Fantastic place for a quick road trip stop. The rooms were surprisingly clean, the beds were very comfortable, and the staff was incredibly helpful. Great value for the price—I'd definitely stay here again!"
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn Charleston South
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Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charleston South, WV
Breakfast was good. Floor in pur room was filty. Our socks we had on were black from walking on it.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Charleston WV
The room was clean is the only good review. Had to go ask for a roll of toilet paper. The shower soap bottle was empty, but I didn’t realize that until after I got in the shower. The “breakfast” was a joke. The room door did not seal the light or the morning cold wind out.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Kanawha City by IHG
Everything was good with this hotel except the noise from the highway. Our room was in the back of the hotel and within 50 feet of the interstate and trucks made so much noise braking to go around the curve. Difficult to sleep.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kanawha City
Malden
Visitors highly recommend Malden for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by African Zion Baptist Church while you're in town.
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.
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.
Downtown Charleston
While visiting Downtown Charleston, you might make a stop by sights like Mountain Stage and Charleston Town Center.
Loudendale
Though Loudendale may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kanawha State Forest and Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve.
