Top Attractions & Things to Do in Charleston, West Virginia

Surrounded by the beautiful rolling mountains, hills and valleys of the Appalachians, Charleston is West Virginia’s capital city but still retains the charm of a small town. Hop over to the State Capitol Complex to see the beautiful golden dome of the West Virginia Capitol Building and the interactive exhibits of the West Virginia Museum. The Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences is a must-see complex filled with the Avampato Discovery Museum with three floors of hands-on exhibits, an art museum, the Caperton Planetarium and concerts and events for the whole family to enjoy. Music lovers will also love Haddad Riverfront Park situated along the Kanawha River with a free Friday concert series throughout the summer.

Thrill-seeking, adventurous froggies will love hopping out to the beautiful scenery like the Kanawha State Forest and activities like mountain biking, zip-lining, white water rafting and river paddleboarding are all easily accessible. Only a short hop away, the New River Gorge National Park & Preserve is beautiful, action-packed and America’s newest national park! After all that excitement, slow it back down with a stroll down Capitol Street lined with centuries-old historic buildings, local shops and plenty of options for dining. The charm of Charleston is sure to have your family ribbiting.

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