What to do in Southern West Virginia, WV

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Hawks Nest State Park featuring a bridge, tranquil scenes and a river or creek
New River Gorge Bridge showing tranquil scenes, a gorge or canyon and a bridge
Hawks Nest State Park featuring tranquil scenes, mountains and views
West Virginia State Museum as well as an individual female
West Virginia State Capitol Building showing a fountain, an administrative building and a garden

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What to do in Southern West Virginia


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Teays Valley

While visiting Teays Valley, you might make a stop by sights like Teays Valley Lakes and Hurricane Lake.

Teays Valley
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Kanawha City

You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Kanawha City. You might want to make time for a stop at Kanawha Mall Shopping Center or Kanawha Landing.

Kanawha City
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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.

Downtown Charleston
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South Hills

While visiting South Hills, you might make a stop by sights like Cox-Morton House and Sunrise Bird Sanctuary Museum.

South Hills
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West Side

If you're spending some time in West Side, Patrick Street Plaza Shopping Center and Ruffner Memorial Park are top sights worth seeing.

West Side
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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.

East End Historic District

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