Southern West Virginia

Travel Guide

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

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 Hurricane Lake.

Teays Valley
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Downtown Charleston

While visiting Downtown Charleston, you might make a stop by sights like Charleston Town Center and Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences.

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 Kanawha Landing.

Kanawha City
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South Hills

While visiting South Hills, you might make a stop by sights like Cox-Morton House and Sunrise Bird Sanctuary Museum.

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
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
4 out of 5
#1 Greyhound Drive, Cross Lanes, WV
The price is S$173 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
S$173
23 Jun - 24 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cross Lanes. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,431 reviews)
"Always LOVE staying here!!"

Reviewed on 20 Jun, 2025

Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Beckley
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Beckley
2 out of 5
2130 Harper Rd, Beckley, WV
The price is S$147 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
S$147
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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! (1,278 reviews)
"Friendly staff"

Reviewed on 20 Jun, 2025

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Beckley
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 S$189 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
S$189
29 Jun - 30 Jun
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! (1,160 reviews)
"Everything was exceptional about the rooms and the breakfast buffet. The only issue I had was the parking being a bit far away."

Reviewed on 22 Jun, 2025

Embassy Suites Charleston
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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 WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Lewisburg Elks Country Club and Lost World ...
6/10 (50 reviews)
"Definitely a "Budget" Hotel, but Plenty hot water, clean, friendly help, fridge has actually has a freezing freezer and good micro. Bed and chairs were OK and TV Great."

Reviewed on 15 Jun, 2025

RELAX INN Wv
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! (395 reviews)
"We loved The Escape we are on a 28 day road trip and this was one of the best places we have stayed so far!! Very clean, comfortable, quiet. Felt more like home than a hotel!"

Reviewed on 18 Jun, 2025

The Escape
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (90 reviews)
"Love the deluxe cabins with hot tub/bathtub. Because we booked with outside party checking in after hours was a little scary. They didnt receive our booking until after hrs and had no idea we were booked and it would be late. Booking with most resorts you dont have to much to worry about what time ..."

Reviewed on 27 May, 2025

Brushcreek Falls RV Resort
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Popular places to visit

New River Gorge Bridge which includes a bridge, tranquil scenes and a gorge or canyon

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
Hawks Nest State Park featuring views, a river or creek 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
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

Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center

Learn about the events happening in Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center during your trip to Charleston. Visit the shops and casinos in this family-friendly area.

Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center

Charleston Town Center

3/5(2 reviews)

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.

Charleston Town 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

Things to do

Charleston Let’s Roam Treasure Hunt:West Virginia’s Cultural Crown!

Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: West Virginia’s Cultural Crown!

S$16
per adult
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: West Virginia’s Cultural Crown!
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Photo by Brittney Quinn

Hot Springs

Photo by KC and Brooke Dempsey

Richwood

Photo by J Lilly

Glen Ferris