- The list below includes 27 free or cheap things to do in or near Summersville, West Virginia, including 47 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Lake, National & State Parks and Marinas.
- From Summersville Dam to Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Summersville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lansing, Fayetteville and Ansted.
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Built in the traditional Georgian colonial architectural style, the West Virginia Governor’s Mansion was initially constructed in 1924. The mansion welcomes visitors for guided tours on Thursday and Friday mornings.
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Bradford and East at Kanawha, Charleston, WV
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A number of dining, shopping and entertainment options are available to visitors of Charleston's East End Historic District. Guests enjoy walking amongst and admiring the beauty of the historic homes that line the area.
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The 2,100-acre Bluestone State Park has 26 cabins, a campground, and a large recreation center. The park, which is close to Pipestem Resort State Park, Bluestone Wildlife Management Area and Camp Creek State Forest, is also popular with anglers and boaters because it lies on Bluestone National River.
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Featuring a four-acre fishing lake, Seneca State Forest provides over 11,000 acres of woodlands along with a campground, guest cabins and a children's playground. The area is suitable for hiking, biking, fishing, picnics, hunting, boating and swimming.
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Over 12,000 square feet of hands-on science fun for children is found at the Avampato Discovery Museum within Clay Center. Four permanent galleries include Milton Gardner's Earth City, Mylan Exploreatory, Health Royale and Kidspace.
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Opening in 1997 on the site where an old railyard once stood, Capitol Market, is a gathering place for visitors to shop, dine, or just relax with friends. Featuring an outdoor farmers market in the warmer months, the indoor merchants include restaurants, fresh food markets and café's.
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1 Clay Square, Charleston, WV 25301
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The art collection at the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences focuses on American artists from the 19th and 20th centuries including Chuck Close, Joseph Hirsch, along with large outdoor sculptures and temporary exhibits. The center also has ElectricSky Theater that shows science films and a planetarium.
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Midland Trail Scenic Highway Association, Charleston, WV 25301
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Along the 190-mile Midland Trail (Scenic Highway 60) visitors can find scenic views, history sites, rafting opportunities, and art studios. The road runs across the middle of West Virginia from Kenova through Charleston to White Sulphur Springs.
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Live broadcast musical performances are put on at Mountain Stage. Folk and Appalachian style are the most common, and performers come from all parts of the globe. Visitors rave about the fun atomsphere and lively shows.
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A cinema multiplex that offers all stadium seating, Park Place Stadium Cinemas offers eleven auditoriums showing first-run films with digital video and sound. The theater also features an extensive refreshment selection and seats that rock.