Kanawha City Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
West Virginia State Capitol Building
West Virginia State Capitol Building is just one of the places to see in Charleston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this walkable area, find time to visit its casinos.
West Virginia State Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at West Virginia State Museum during your trip to Charleston. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its casinos.
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.
CAMC Memorial Hospital
If CAMC Memorial Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Charleston.
Kanawha Mall Shopping Center
You can do some window-shopping at Kanawha Mall Shopping Center during your stay in Charleston. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the cosy cafes.
Blackwell Field
Explore the great outdoors at Blackwell Field, a lovely green space in Charleston. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its casinos.
Top hotels in Kanawha City
Quality Inn Charleston South
Room was clean but upon entering there was Avery noticeable smell like too much fabreeze or something similar. Also found the pillows to be very soft and uncomfortable. Breakfast was very good.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Comfort Inn Charleston South
No complaints except they could have a better selection of dailey items. Its the same faybafter day, gets old quick.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Red Roof Inn Charleston - Kanawha City, WV
Yes
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charleston South, WV
Very nice room, could use some updating. Pet friendly, reasonable pet fee for our cat. The breakfast was great! Great variety, eggs, sausage, French toast sticks, sausage gravy and biscuits as well as bagels, bread for toast and cereal. I’m sure I’m missing a few things but this was one of the best ...
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Charleston WV
Our stay was great! Friendly workers and the lady at the front desk was amazing! I didn’t get her name but we checked in around 3:00 pm and she was just amazing and friendly as could be! Parking was great and the room was very clean! I booked my room there for a surgery the next day and had to travel ...
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Kanawha City by IHG
Room was ok. Staff was friendly
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kanawha City
Malden
Malden is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Cabin Creek Quilts or African Zion Baptist Church.
Rand
While Rand may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cabin Creek Quilts and Kanawha Mall Shopping Center.
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.
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.
Grosscup Road Historic District
If you're spending time in Grosscup Road Historic District, you might enjoy its casinos and river views. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences or Charleston Town Center.
Loudendale
Though Loudendale may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kanawha State Forest and Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve.
Kanawha City Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Kanawha City by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Charleston neighborhoods
- Search Kanawha City Hotel Brands
- CAMC Memorial Hospital
- Walt Powell Park
- Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center
- Mardi Gras Casino
- West Virginia State Capitol Building
- Southridge Center
- Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences
- Kanawha State Forest
- Shawnee Sports Complex
- Laidley Field
- West Virginia State Museum
- Haddad Riverfront Park
- Cabin Creek Quilts
- North Charleston Recreation Center
- GoMart Ballpark
- Memorial Ice Arena
- Dunbar Park
- Cultural Center
- Drawdy Falls Roadside Park
