Free & Cheap Things to Do in Charleston, WV

  • The list below includes 26 free or cheap things to do in or near Charleston, West Virginia, including 42 different types of inexpensive activities like Music Venue, Movie Theaters, Parks and Hiking Trails.
  • From Haddad Riverfront Park to Kanawha State Forest, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Charleston and in nearby cities within 25 miles like South Charleston.
  • The list below includes 26 free or cheap things to do in or near Charleston, West Virginia, including 42 different types of inexpensive activities like Music Venue, Movie Theaters, Parks and Hiking Trails.
  • From Haddad Riverfront Park to Kanawha State Forest, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Charleston and in nearby cities within 25 miles like South Charleston.
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34.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Rafting 150 Frank Street, Fayetteville, WV 25840 MoreLess Info
West Virginia White Water Rafting offers white water rafting and adventure tours in the New River Gorge and Gauley River areas. Adventure tours include horseback riding, ATV tours, kayaking, helicopter rides, rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and spelunking.
35.0 Miles
95% 21 votes
Hiking Trails Fayette Station Rd, Lansing, WV MoreLess Info
An 8.6-mile hiking trail, Kaymoor Miners Trail takes travelers through an old mining site with structures and exhibits on the local history. The trail can also be used to see old roads, rail beds, streams and a waterfall.
35.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Rafting Post Office Box 71, Fayetteville, WV 25840 MoreLess Info
Passages To Adventure offers equipment, instruction, and guided tours in the New River Gorge for outdoor adventure enthusiasts. In addition to offering two different whitewater rafting trips, Passages also features instruction and guidance in rock climbing and caving as well.
35.1 Miles
95% 540 votes
Rafting 219 Chestnutburg Rd., Lansing, WV MoreLess Info
Adventures on the Gorge is an all-inclusive resort. At the resort, visitors can take whitewater-rafting trips on the New River, experience a canopy tour, play in the TimberTrek Aerial Adventure Park, eat at one of the three restaurants and loges, and stay in the campground or cabins.
35.1 Miles
89% 45 votes
Rafting 1 Ames Heights Rd., Lansing, WV 25840 MoreLess Info
Since 1980, owner Steve Campbell presented guests with outside adventures including whitewater rafting. Now Rivermen is part of the Adventures on the Gorge operation, and offers many outdoor recreation opportunities and lodging.
35.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Specialty Museums 309 Keller Avenue, Fayetteville, WV 25840 MoreLess Info
Studio B Gallery & Gifts is an eclectic space that provides visitors with gourmet food and cheeses, as well as wine and craft beer. Shoppers can also browse through the sterling silver items, local fine art, pottery, and imports.
35.8 Miles
98% 42 votes
Ziplines One Ames Heights Road, Lansing, WV 25862 MoreLess Info
On a TreeTops Canopy Tour, visitors navigate ten ziplines, five cable bridges, one rappel station, and stop on stationary tree platforms to see overviews of Mill Creek. Visitors also see wildlife from a treetop level.
35.9 Miles
98% 55 votes
Visitor Centers 162 Visitor Center Road, Lansing, WV MoreLess Info
Located at the edge of New River Gorge, the Canyon Rim Visitor Center provides information for visitors about local attractions as well as about local nature, culture, and history. It features observation decks and an exhibit room.
36.0 Miles
98% 203 votes
Rafting 49 Cantrell Drive, Fayetteville, WV 25840 MoreLess Info
Cantrell Ultimate Rafting - Day Tours on the Lower New River for advance rafters, the Upper New River for families and novices, the Lower Gauley River for those seeking a middle ground, and Upper Gauley River, often referred to as America's greatest rafting. The company also offers waterfall tours.
36.0 Miles
95% 95 votes
Rafting PO Box 78, Lansing, WV 25862 MoreLess Info
Class VI - Mountain River whitewater rafting trips is part of Adventures On The Gorge. The trips can be on the Upper New River, Lower New River, Upper Gauley River and the Lower Gauley River.
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