Kanawha City Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Mardi Gras Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Mardi Gras Casino during your travels 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.
Charleston Town Center
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.
West Virginia State Museum
Familiarize yourself with the story of West Virginia at this nicely laid-out museum, which covers such diverse topics as coal and the Civil War.
Haddad Riverfront Park
Haddad Riverfront Park 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.
Top hotels in Kanawha City
Quality Inn Charleston South
Room was clean. Beds were nice. One of the planks on the floor. Had a curl to it. Parking lot was full of ice no scraping no salting here or cranked out a lot of heat, which is good. Athens was good. Shower was OK. Fixtures in the shower probably could be looked at for $70 a night wasn’t a bad deal. ...
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Red Roof Inn Charleston - Kanawha City, WV
Friendly staff and mostly clean room with the exception of food that was left in the fridge when I first got into the room everything else was fine
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn Charleston South
Yes
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Kanawha City by IHG
The rooms was clean and beds were comfortable. We we checked in late and were just staying to have a place to stay on the way through the area. Staff was very friendly and also gave my children some little trinkets to play with and cookies which was a nice touch.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charleston South, WV
Clean, quiet room. Breakfast was exceptional, waffles, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage, potatoes,cereals, yogurt, juices, coffee, bagels, muffins, pastries, fruit, cottage cheese, hard boiled eggs, etc.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Charleston WV
Nice room and staff
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
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.
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.
Downtown Charleston
While visiting Downtown Charleston, you might make a stop by sights like Mountain Stage and Charleston Town Center.
Loudendale
Though Loudendale may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve and Kanawha State Forest.
