Southern West Virginia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

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 Teays Center Plaza.

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 ₹11,141 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹11,141
₹12,589 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,221 reviews)
"Everything but parking was great. Not enough on-site parking."

Reviewed on 15 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 ₹8,909 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹8,909
₹9,978 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Beckley. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,337 reviews)
"Very nice stay"

Reviewed on 16 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 ₹8,899 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹8,899
₹10,056 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (1,090 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 17 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 Wi-Fi, 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

RELAX INN Wv
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 Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (92 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
The Escape

The Escape

3 out of 5
399 Randolph Street East, Lewisburg, WV
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Lewisburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Greenbrier Valley Theatre and Lewisburg ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (403 reviews)
big room very clean
"very nice and clean, comfortable bed, nice bath. not a problem for us but no elevator to 2nd floor, window blind was broken. TV pixated a lot on some channels lol"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

The Escape
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Popular places to visit

New River Gorge Bridge showing 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 an administrative building and heritage architecture

West Virginia State Capitol Building

4/5(1 review)

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 showing 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

Cities near Southern West Virginia

West Virginia State Capitol Building showing an administrative building and heritage architecture

Charleston

Photo by Brittney Quinn

Hot Springs

Photo by Cat Sobral

Kenova

Photo by Sylvia Stephens Barton

White Sulphur Springs