What to do in Southern West Virginia, WV

Activities, attractions and tours
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Southern West Virginia Attractions

Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Southern West Virginia has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Southern West Virginia, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Southern West Virginia with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Places of interest in Southern West Virginia

Southern West Virginia is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Southern West Virginia, and make it a breeze to explore Southern West Virginia and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Southern West Virginia to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit to Southern West Virginia, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Southern West Virginia.

Southern West Virginia attractions

Southern West Virginia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Southern West Virginia to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Southern West Virginia.

Looking for things to do in Southern West Virginia can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Southern West Virginia or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Southern West Virginia attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails!


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Explore areas of Southern West Virginia

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Teays Valley

You might consider checking out Nitro City Park while you're exploring Teays Valley and the larger Scott Depot area.

Teays Valley
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Kanawha City

The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Kanawha City. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Kanawha Mall Shopping Center and Daniel Boone Park, a few notable attractions nearby.

Kanawha City
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Miami

While visiting Miami, you might make a stop by sights like West Virginia State Capitol Building and New River.

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East End Historic District

Visitors highly recommend East End Historic District for its casinos, and you can make a stop by Kanawha Riflemens Memorial Park while you're in town.

East End Historic District
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Institute

When in Institute, you can plan a visit to Shawnee Sports Complex and Dunbar Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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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.

Malden

Day trip destinations from Southern West Virginia