Southern West Virginia
Travel Guide
Visit Southern West Virginia
Where to stay in Southern West Virginia
Downtown Charleston
If you're spending some time in Downtown Charleston, Mountain Stage and Charleston Town Center are top sights worth seeing.
Teays Valley
While visiting Teays Valley, you might make a stop by sights like Teays Center Plaza and Teays Valley Lakes.
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.
South Hills
While visiting South Hills, you might make a stop by sights like Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve and Cox-Morton House.
West Side
While visiting West Side, you might make a stop by sights like Patrick Street Plaza Shopping Center and Ruffner Memorial Park.
Institute
Institute might not have many top sights, but Mardi Gras Casino and Dunbar Village Shopping Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Charleston Marriott Town Center
Very friendly staff.
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Embassy Suites Charleston
Staff was very friendly and accommodating
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Huntington
I wanted to like this hotel, but literally everything is an upcharge (and, yes, my bad for missing that when booking), but you’re already paying a good chunk for the room. Parking: extra. Breakfast (basic hotel hot breakfast, nothing fancy): $20 extra. Water: extra. The bed was horribly hard and ...
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
Opossum Creek Retreat
This property is clean, quiet, surrounded by trees and nature.most of all the essentials were provided like dishes, silverware, towels pots/pans etc.. The staff member was always friendly when we spoke. On my deive home though I started thinking and I may be wrong but I really feel like I paid ALOT ...
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
Washington Street Quarters
Wonderful & charming. Very convenient location. Will be staying here again.
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026
Brushcreek Falls RV Resort
Sheets were not cleaned. No toilet tissue at all !!! No coffee. Not as advertised at all. Lots of broken things inside.
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025
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Popular places to visit
New River Gorge Bridge
Photograph this artfully constructed bridge, one of the longest steel single-span arch structures in the world.
Mardi Gras Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Mardi Gras Casino during your time in Cross Lanes? Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
Charleston Town Center
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Charleston Town Center during your visit to Charleston. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its casinos.
Mothman Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Mothman Museum during your travels in Point Pleasant. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
