West Virginia Tourist Attractions Many people wonder what kind of activities in Charleston WV a visitor can enjoy. The answer is plenty! The Comfort Inn West Charleston is located off I-64 at the Cross Lanes exit (47). There are numerous restaurants, both full service and fast food located within a mile of the hotel. For a complete list of what is available, click here. West Charleston restaurants within one mile of hotel: Bob Evans Captain D’s Co Co Chinese Cracker Barrel Fazoli's Golden Corral Heavenly Ham La Roca McDonald's Porkers Subway Taco Bell TGI Friday's The Rice Bowl Tim Horton’s Wendy's Located at the same exit as the Comfort Inn is the Tri-State Racetrack and Casinio. Here, guests can enjoy the best West Virginia dog tracks, slot machines, as well as two full menu restaurants. Our hotel is the closest accommodation to the race track. Also near the hotel is Super Wal-Mart Shopping Center located in the Nitro Market Place. Near by the Nitro Market Place is a Goody's, Pay Less Shoes, Lowe's, Hallmark, Radio Shack and more. Cross Lanes is a suburb of Charleston, West Virginia, which provides many attractions and events for the residents and tourists. There is something for everyone in the Metro Valley area. Charleston, the capital city of West Virginia, is home to over 250,000 residents. The hotel is less than 10 miles from the downtown area and Capitol Complex. Live theatre and the West Virginia Symphony also provide fine arts in the region. The new Clay Cultural Center is now open. Also check out the West Virginia Power, the NEW Minor League Baseball Team! Fine dining and shopping can be found as well. Charleston Town Center Mall, South Hills Shops, Barboursville (Huntington) Mall, and various antique and outlet shops are all located within driving distance from the Comfort Inn. Throughout the year, various fairs and festivals take place in the area. The Sternwheel Regatta attracts thousands each summer for water sports on the Kanawha River. Close to Charleston and Huntington are many opportunities for outdoor recreation-including whitewater rafting, snow skiing, golfing, fishing, mountain biking and climbing, hunting and more. Additional information on all these area attractions can be found on the Links page. For a complete Calendar of Events for the area, click here.