- TripBuzz found 45 things to do with kids in or near Beckley, West Virginia, including 32 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lansing, Fayetteville, Ansted and Hinton.
- From Mountain State Miniature Golf to Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine & Youth Museum, the Beckley area offers 46 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Theaters, History Museums and National & State Parks.
- Named after the first Librarian of Congress, John James Beckley, the city was founded in 1838. Beckley has a population of under 18,000 and is the county seat of Raleigh County. The city is located around 60 miles southeast of Charleston and is close to the New River Gorge National River.
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Visitors who wish to play a par 3 game of golf may enjoy what The Coonskin Park Golf Course has to offer. The location also features three playgrounds, a pool, and picnic shelters.
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The 9,300-acre Kanawha State Forest is home to over 19 different species of wood warblers, along with other wildlife and wildflowers. The site is popular for rustic camping, hiking, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing.
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Located in Charleston, Cato Park is a community gem of the area. The park features a 9-hole golf course and Olympic swimming pool, as well as an archery field and playground.
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The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986
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Originally constructed by Seth Raynor in 1924, Jack Nicklaus redesigned the Greenbrier Golf Course in 1977. This resort course is the only course in the world to host the Ryder Cup and the Solheim Cup.
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The City of South Charleston's Memorial Ice Arena is an up-to-date, state of the art ice skating facility that hosts all manner of ice skating activities. It features heated seating areas for spectators, as well.
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During the Cold War, the Greenbrier Government Relocation Facility was to be the location that top United States government officials were to be evacuated to should the need arise. Visitors can tour the facility, better known as The Bunker, including the decontamination area and the power plant.
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Alexander H. Findlay originally designed the Meadows golf course, but the course was completely redesigned in 1999 by Dick Wilson and Bob Cupp to become a 6,660 yards par 70 course. Players can plan the course that is often used for regional and state championships.
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1 Ames Heights Road, Charleston, WV 25862
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Experience the thrill of a lifetime with Class VI-Mountain River White Water Rafting. Choose from a variety of river tours including overnight trips and let your guides show you what outdoor adventure is all about.
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Headquartered in the historical LaBelle Theater is the South Charleston Museum. The museum is dedicated to the preservation of West Virginia's past and present so that it can live in the future, featuring films, artifacts and documents from throughout the area.
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Route 60 West (MacCorkle Avenue S.W.), South Charleston, WV
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South Charleston Indian Mound is the second largest Indian mound in West Virginia measuring 175 feet in diameter at the base and approximately 35 feet high. It is believed that these mounds belonged to Indians of the Adena Culture.