The reason St Albans is known for thick crust pizza is because that's pretty much all they prepare in the pizzerias of this West Virginia town. There's nothing wrong with that either as thick crust is one of the best types of pizzas on the planet and apart from probably thin crust, it's been around for a lot longer than most other pizzas too. Thick crust pizzas are traditional Italian bakes made from a round of bread dough covered in a thick tomato sauce which is then topped with cheese and baked in a hot oven. There are some variations in baking methods such as tray-bakes and pan-bakes, but the final pizza is still a thick crust and tastes the same.

Best delivery pizza in St Albans, West Virginia

Husson's Pizza make the best delivery pizza in St Albans and so they should, they've been baking pies since 1977 when they first opened the doors of their premises on Kanawha Terrace. Has anything changed since then? Yes, quite a few things like the kitchen equipment being updated, and they evolved from being a dine-in and carry-out business to delivering pies to your door. The interior décor of Husson's Pizza is basic and it's certainly not one of the flashiest pizzerias in West Virginia either. What keeps Husson's customers coming back for more is the quality of the pizzas they bake. The only way to find out if that's true is to order a delivery pizza and taste one for yourself.

Best takeout pizza in St Albans, West Virginia

If you've just left the Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens and the only thing that will console you is a pizza, you won't need to go too far to find one. As you drive back into town you'll be going down Winfield Road where the Red Line Diner is located and there's where you need to be to pick up the best take-out pizza in St Albans. The Red Line Diner is a 1950s-style American diner with décor to match the era so don't worry that you've been time-warped when you walk through the door. You haven't. That doesn't mean you can't stick a dime in the jukebox and listen to an old tune while you wait for your pizza to cook or even do the twist if you feel inclined. The pizzas they bake at the Red Line Diner are old world-style so whichever one you choose to sink your teeth into, you'll find it very satisfying.

Best pizza near St Albans, West Virginia

Charleston

There's not a great deal to do in St Albans so it's always good to get out and about even if you only go the twenty miles it takes to get to Charleston. If you're thinking museum visits might be a good idea then put the WV Division of Culture and History or the West Virginia State Museum at the top of your to-do list. Fans of the outdoors won't want to miss hiking the nature trails in the Coonskin Park or trekking down the picturesque Sunrise Carriage Trail. Head to the Charleston Downtown Historic District for a wander around followed by a pizza at Graziano's Pizza on Capitol Street.

Alum Creek

To make a great escape from St Albans you don't need to go any further than ten miles south to Alum Creek. There is in truth only one good reason for heading to Alum Creek and that's the Forks of Coal State Natural Area. The best time to go is in the spring when the wildflowers are blooming, but it's a great patch of countryside for a hike any time of the year. There's a five mile long network of trails to wander down that all have interpretive signage so you'll learn about the flora, and possible fauna, you'll spot while walking. Do the whole five mile's worth of trails and you won't feel guilty about eating pizza at Mama Rosa Pizza on Little Coal Road on the way home.

Hurricane

If you have trouble getting your kids away from their video games, try doing something different with them and take them to Hurricane. Hurricane is just a ten mile trip from St Albans and on the way you pass the Par Four Family Entertainment Complex. Forget technology, this center is all about sport. Here they can have a great game of mini golf to start then head to the baseball cages to have a practice bat or even get a batting lesson if you book it in advance. There's a driving range too if you or they want to practice your swing or to finish the day, take them for a dip at Waves of Fun followed by a pizza at Giovanni's on Teays Valley Road.