Charleston Area Travel Planner - Charleston Area Travel Planner 2019
Nitro
2019-07-10 05:36:00
Nitro is a living memorial to World War I and takes great pride in that history, which you’ll see on display throughout the city. This riverfront town is also a great spot for recreation and is home to Mardi Gras Casino and Resort.
ATTRACTIONS
Living Memorial Park
Second Avenue and 21st Street, Nitro
A park dedicated to veterans of all wars that includes the city’s Wall of Fame and a large stage, which is a venue for many festivals and special events.
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
1 Greyhound Dr., Nitro
New Orleans-themed gaming resort with 90,000 square feet of slots, gaming tables, live greyhound racing, sports betting, restaurants, bars, entertainment, a hotel and more. See ad on page 1
Nitro City Park
Park Avenue, Nitro
Great city park for picnicing.
Nitro Convention & Visitors Bureau
2009 20th St., Nitro
Start your tour of Nitro with free visitor information.
Nitro Market Place
Just off Cross Lanes exit of I-64, Nitro
Modern shopping center with several retail stores and restaurants.
Nitro Riverfront Park
Between Kanawha River and Nitro City Park, near Park Avenue, Nitro
An area along the Kanawha River that provides a beautiful view of the river and a venue for musical events.
Nitro Senior Center
302 21st St., Nitro
Community center available for large indoor gatherings.
Nitro Swimming Pool
1650 Park Ave., Nitro
Community swimming pool open during the summer.
Regal Nitro Stadium 12
12 JW Dr., Nitro
Modern cinema with 12 screens.
Ridenour Lake
1 mile east of downtown Nitro
Nice park for fishing, picnincs and hiking.
Robert C. Byrd Boat Ramp
131-139 Main Ave., Nitro
Riverfront boat launch/park area and the site of many community events.
Town & Country Bowling Lanes
409 1st Ave. S., Nitro
Great place for bowling fun.
World War I Museum
302 21st St., Nitro
The city of Nitro is a living memorial to WWI. Trace that history in this one-of-a-kind museum.
SHOPPING
Diva Nails
6 Bank St., Nitro
The place to get your nails done.
Elizabeth’s Attic
107 21st St., Nitro
Unique gifts, clothing and jewelry.
Finders Keepers Thrift Store
12 Bank St., Nitro
Find something you have always looked for, but couldn’t find
Fruth Pharmacy
101 21st St., Nitro
Find great gifts in this locally owned pharmacy.
House of Hounds
606 Main St., Nitro
Away-from-home dog care and boarding, for a day or a week.
Marr’s Jewlers
1 Bank St., Nitro
Locally owned jeweler offering quality merchandise.
Nitro Antique Mall
110 21st St., Nitro
Two floors of incredible antiques.
Nitro Flowers By Sandra
103 21st. St., Nitro
Flowers and unique gifts.
Nitro Hobby & Craft Center
104 21st St., Nitro
Craft supplies and unique gifts.
OHMS Vape Shop
6 Bank St., Nitro
Vape shop with a variety of supplies.
Somewhere in Time Antiques
307 21st St., Nitro
Several stalls of wonderful antiques, large and small.
Specialty Pets
3 Bank St., Nitro
An old-school pet shop offering supplies and more.
Stadler Greenhouse & Garden Center
1423 Main Ave., Nitro
Offering plants, supplies and more for green thumbs.
Valley Cash Feed Store
1511 Main Ave., Nitro
Supplies for pets and farm animals.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
1 Greyhound Dr., Nitro 800-224-9683
RESTAURANTS
AMERICAN
Barnyard BBQ
211 New Goff Mtn. Rd., Nitro 681-217-2020
Simply put, it’s the best BBQ around.
Castaways Bar & Grill
712 Main Ave., Nitro 304-204-1313
Sports bar offering great American food and fun.
Center Tavern
10 Bank St., Nitro 304-755-2476
Popular local hangout serving adult beverages.
Cold Spot
710 Cross Lanes Dr., Nitro 304-776-7710
Neighborhood bar and grill specializing in chicken wings and offering 100 beers on tap.
Diehl’s Restaurant
152 Main Ave., Nitro 304-755-9353
Great family restaurant serving all-American diner fare.
French Quarter
1 Greyhound Dr., Nitro 800-224-9683
Fine-dining with a New Orleans theme, right off the gaming floor at Mardi Gras Casino.
Grill at First Turn
1 Greyhound Dr., Nitro 800-224-9683
Enjoy American fare while watching the racing action at Mardi Gras Casino.
Katherine’s Café
4 Bank St., Nitro 304-755-8836
Friendly place offering great bar food.
Kelly’s Hot Spot
389 Main Ave., Nitro 304-204-2010
Offering adult beverages and games.
Quick Bites
1 Greyhound Dr., Nitro 800-224-9683
Grab a bite and get back to the gaming action at Mardi Gras Casino.
Roadrunner Grill
307 21st St., Nitro 304-755-5800
Burgers and fries and all those other grill favorites.
Tudor’s Biscuit World
4116 1st Ave., Nitro 304-755-2001
Fresh hand-crafted biscuit sandwiches and homestyle platters.
Buffalo Wild Wings
70 Nitro Market Place, Cross Lanes 304-776-9180
Lively sports bar dishing up wings and other pub-grub amid lots of big-screen TVs.
ASIAN
Golden Wok
8 Bank St., Nitro 304-759-1088
Family friendly restaurant offering many Asian specialities.
Shima’s Family Restaurant
505A 1st Ave. S, Nitro 304-722-6732
Family friendly restaurant offering many Asian/American specialities.
ITALIAN
Gino’s Pizza
4116 1st Ave., Nitro 304-755-4347
Locally owned Italian restaurant where the pizza bread is to-die-for.
JAPANESE
Sakura Fine Japanese Cuisine
230 Nitro Market Place, Nitro 304-776-3750
Japanese hibachi and sushi restaurant and bar.
MEXICAN
Rio Grande
503 1st Ave. S., Nitro 304-722-6069
Popular among the locals for margaritas and fast Mexican fare.
Roca’s Mexican Grill
30 Nitro Market Place, Nitro 304-769-0404
The freshest authentic Mexican cuisine, perfectly seasoned and made to order.
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