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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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$226 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$226
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,208 reviews)
Great . Parking Not so great
"Beautiful hotel. Parking was the worse part. So go knowing you'll have to either pay $20plus for valet of $12. Or park in the mall and walk. Eating options are great and in walking distance. Hotel has 2 free drinks in the evening. Omelette bar at breakfast. Now far as room service( from the bar/grille), ..."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Embassy Suites Charleston
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Beckley

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Beckley

2 out of 5
2130 Harper Rd, Beckley, WV
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$179 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$179
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Beckley. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,379 reviews)
"I was extremely hesitant to stay at basic hotel like a Microtel, but I was MORE than pleased by this place. The rooms are fully renovated and we’re very clean. The breakfast was great. The staff are great. We will be coming to this area again and I wouldn’t choose any other hotel but this one ..."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Beckley
DoubleTree by Hilton Huntington

DoubleTree by Hilton Huntington

4 out of 5
1001 3rd Avenue, Huntington, WV
The price is AU$191 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$191
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (1,005 reviews)
"All Good"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Huntington
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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! (406 reviews)
Very nice
"The only downside to this stay was the inaccurate information given on my hotels.com reservation regarding calling the property 24 hours in advance to receive the access codes for entry. The host actually sends you a text on the day of your arrival with that information. The hotel has no parking, ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

The Escape
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 WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Lewisburg Elks Country Club and Lost World ...
5.8/10 (57 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 WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (96 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
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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

Cities near Southern West Virginia

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White Sulphur Springs

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

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