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Kanawha City, WV
Travel Guide

Escape to Kanawha City! Enjoy its food.

Check out Charleston Town Center and Mardi Gras Casino—just two of the popular sights around Kanawha City.

Cozy Renovated Home
Cozy Renovated Home
Charleston, WV
The price is $99 per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18

Situated in Charleston, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of University of Charleston, West Virginia State Museum, and West Virginia State Capitol Building. ...…

Cozy Renovated Home
Wyndham Garden Cross Lanes Charleston
Wyndham Garden Cross Lanes Charleston
2.5 out of 5
102 Racer Dr, Cross Lanes, WV
The price is $94 per night from Mar 7 to Mar 8

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! (1,110 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
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
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! (989 reviews)

"The hotel was in pretty good condition. The room i was in needed more attention as far as cleaning. We had to wipe ketchup off the table and also their was a huge spider web in the corner of our window that looked like its been their for a while. Had a slight issue with the toilet not wanting to ..."…"

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2021

Embassy Suites Charleston
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Cozy Renovated Home
Cozy Renovated Home
Charleston, WV
The price is $99 per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18

Situated in Charleston, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of University of Charleston, West Virginia State Museum, and West Virginia State Capitol Building. ...…

Cozy Renovated Home
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
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Popular places to visit in Kanawha City

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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 Kanawha City

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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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Cities near Kanawha City

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Charleston