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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Over the Capitol

Downtown Charleston

While visiting Downtown Charleston, you might make a stop by sights like Mountain Stage and Charleston Town Center.

Downtown Charleston
Aerial View of the West Virginia State Capitol Complex

Teays Valley

While visiting Teays Valley, you might make a stop by sights like Teays Center Plaza and Teays Valley Lakes.

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 Kanawha Landing.

Kanawha City
Aerial view of Charleston, West Virginia skyline and South Side Bridge. Charleston is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of West Virginia and the seat of Kanawha County

South Hills

While visiting South Hills, you might make a stop by sights like Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve and Sunrise Bird Sanctuary Museum.

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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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Institute

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

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Charleston Marriott Town Center

Charleston Marriott Town Center

3.5 out of 5
200 Lee St E Charleston WV
The price is AU$177 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$177
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Good staff... Very old hotel... Too expensive for what it offers.

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Charleston Marriott Town Center
Embassy Suites Charleston

Embassy Suites Charleston

3.5 out of 5
300 Court St Charleston WV
The price is AU$170 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$170
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
Embassy Suites Charleston
DoubleTree by Hilton Huntington

DoubleTree by Hilton Huntington

4 out of 5
1001 3rd Avenue Huntington WV
The price is AU$170 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$170
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Huntington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
The hotel is very nice and clean. Beds were so comfortable!

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Huntington
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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 aparthotel in Lewisburg. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Lewisburg Elks Country Club and Lost ...
7.8/10 Good! (40 reviews)
The dirtiest motel I have seen ever. There was holes in the walls. The carpet was 20 year-old filthy nasty rag. The bed smelt bad. The air conditioner was broken and halfway out of the wall. The shower was filthy. Missing tile toilet hadn’t been cleaned in a long time, place was extremely dirty.

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Hotel O Relax Inn Lewisburg near I-64
The Oak Oasis - Gorgeous views and a hot tub

The Oak Oasis - Gorgeous views and a hot tub

Ansted WV
Stay at this cabin in Ansted. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions New River Gorge Bridge and Hawks Nest State ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (78 reviews)
The hot tub was amazing, loved that it was in an enclosed room, more private. The cabin was very clean, and the temperature inside was easy to control for comfort. Would stay again.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

The Oak Oasis - Gorgeous views and a hot tub
Holler Ridge 3BR 2Bath New River National Park

Holler Ridge 3BR 2Bath New River National Park

Fayetteville WV
Stay at this holiday home in Fayetteville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions New River Gorge Bridge and Bridge Haven Golf ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)
Very nice place

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Holler Ridge 3BR 2Bath New River National Park
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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