Kanawha City Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 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.
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.
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.
CAMC Memorial Hospital
If CAMC Memorial Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Charleston.
Kanawha Mall Shopping Center
You can do some window-shopping at Kanawha Mall Shopping Center during your stay in Charleston. While in this walkable area, you can savour the cosy cafes.
Top hotels in Kanawha City
Quality Inn Charleston South
Great location with easy access to/from I-64
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Red Roof Inn Charleston - Kanawha City, WV
The staff was able to get me the same room rate as Expedia which I highly appreciated because I needed two rooms. The staff was very very nice. They have some really good products for free when you walk in and inside the room. I do feel the rooms could have been cleaner I used to be a housekeeper ...
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn Charleston South
Staff was soooooooooo good! The rooms were a bit outdated, but ok. The Breakfast staff was so kind, the food was so good, and the area was very clean to eat!! We enjoyed our stay and will come again same time next year for our Special Olympic Bowling Championship.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charleston South, WV
dark parking lot, hospitable lobby (free hot chocolate bar), wonderful breakfast (except no ketchup)
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Kanawha City by IHG
Great place to stay.very friendly people. The only sad thing was pool was cold but great plce
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Charleston WV
The rooms are clean and the staff is amazing. Will come back
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kanawha City
Malden
Malden is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Cabin Creek Quilts or African Zion Baptist Church.
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 Cabin Creek Quilts and Kanawha Mall Shopping Center.
East End Historic District
East End Historic District is noteworthy for its casinos, and you can plan an outing to West Virginia State Capitol Building and West Virginia State Museum 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.
