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Dunbar, WV
Travel Guide

Upscale Dunbar is calling! Discover its university life, casinos, coffee, and more.

Check out Mardi Gras Casino and Charleston Town Center—just two of the top sights around Dunbar, a city also known for its restaurants.

Super 8 by Wyndham Dunbar/Charleston Area
Super 8 by Wyndham Dunbar/Charleston Area
2 out of 5
911 Dunbar Ave, Dunbar, WV
The price is $55 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31

Situated in Dunbar, this motel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Southridge Center, Charleston Town Center, and Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences. Ridenour Memorial ...…

3.4/5 (686 reviews)

"We were just passing through on the way to Virginia and had a very nice night of rest here."…"

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2020

Super 8 by Wyndham Dunbar/Charleston Area
Wyndham Garden Cross Lanes Charleston
Wyndham Garden Cross Lanes Charleston
2.5 out of 5
102 Racer Dr, Cross Lanes, WV
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $94 per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11

Located in the heart of Cross Lanes, this hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Mardi Gras Casino and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Ridenour Memorial Park. Nitro City Park and ...…

4.3/5Excellent! (1,104 reviews)

"The pool and cleanliness and friendly and helpful staff"…"

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2021

Wyndham Garden Cross Lanes Charleston
Embassy Suites Charleston
Embassy Suites Charleston
3.5 out of 5
300 Court St, Charleston, WV
The price is $127 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13

Located in the heart of Charleston, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Charleston Town Center and Charleston Civic Center. Haddad Riverfront Park and Avampato ...…

4.2/5Very Good! (984 reviews)

"I liked that the room was clean and spacious, but I thought I was getting a two-room suite. Advertisement shows all suites have 2 rooms. I did not like that I paid a very high price because I thought I was getting 2 rooms and on top I had to paid another $15 for parking."…"

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2021

Embassy Suites Charleston
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1930's West Virginia Charmer
1930's West Virginia Charmer
Charleston, WV

This family-friendly Charleston vacation home is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Haddad Riverfront Park, Charleston Town Center, and Charleston Civic ...…

5/5Exceptional! (7 reviews)

"VERY charming house! My wife kept saying she loves the decor and was wondering where they got it. Very clean house. Basement with game tables would have been fun if we brought our kids along. Only negative was shower didn't drain very fast so standing water in tub while showering. Otherwise, would ..."…"

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2021

1930's West Virginia Charmer
2br/1ba Amish Built Cabin Located on Pond at Rippling Waters Campground
2br/1ba Amish Built Cabin Located on Pond at Rippling Waters Campground
Sissonville, WV

Situated in Sissonville, this cabin is within 20 mi (32 km) of Avampato Discovery Museum, Charleston Civic Center, and Charleston Town Center. Clay Center for ...…

4.6/5Wonderful! (14 reviews)
Beautiful view and pleasant stay

"We had a great time. Kim is great and is accommodative of our requests ( we didn't know there was a grill when asked they offered and brought a charcoal grill right away) so quiet and beautiful view for a weekend get away."…"

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2020

2br/1ba Amish Built Cabin Located on Pond at Rippling Waters Campground
75 acres, 7 minute ATV ride to Hatfield McCoy Ivy Trail & River Access
75 acres, 7 minute ATV ride to Hatfield McCoy Ivy Trail & River Access
Sod, WV

Situated in the mountains, this romantic vacation home is within 20 mi (32 km) of Southridge Center, Charleston Civic Center, and Charleston Town Center. Thomas ...…

75 acres, 7 minute ATV ride to Hatfield McCoy Ivy Trail & River Access
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Popular places to visit in Dunbar

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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.

West Virginia State Capitol Building
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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.

West Virginia State Museum
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Kanawha State Forest

Explore the great outdoors at Kanawha State Forest, a lovely green space in Charleston. While in this walkable area, you can savor the charming coffeehouses.

Kanawha State Forest

Top things to do in Dunbar

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3Quest Challenge Scavenger hunts of West Virginia

$10
Per adult
3Quest Challenge Scavenger hunts of West Virginia
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Survival Challenge by Zombie Scavengers of West Virginia

$20
Per adult
Survival Challenge by Zombie Scavengers of West Virginia
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Wacky Walks Scavenger Hunt Adventure of West Virginia

$10
Per adult
Wacky Walks Scavenger Hunt Adventure of West Virginia
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Charleston Scavenger Hunt: West Virginia’s Cultural Crown

$20
Per adult
Charleston Scavenger Hunt: West Virginia’s Cultural Crown
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City Scavenger Hunts by Operation City Quest - West Virginia

$10
Per adult
City Scavenger Hunts by Operation City Quest - West Virginia
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New River Gorge ATV Adventure Tour

$179
Per adult
New River Gorge ATV Adventure Tour
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Reviews of Dunbar

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5 - Excellent 11.428571428571429%
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4 - Good 22.857142857142858%
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3 - Okay 60%
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2 - Disappointing 5.714285714285714%
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2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

Oct 6, 2019

Lots of people walking around late at night.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Jul 1, 2019

Just was a stopping point not a visit.

4/5 - Good

Mr.Wagoner

Jun 30, 2019

Easy to get off the interstate to the hotel & find food/gas.

4/5 - Good

HaroonKareem

Jun 22, 2019

Nice

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

Jun 12, 2019

Appropriate if you just sleep and go.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

May 20, 2019

Just passing through Dunbar.

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