- Our list of the best things to do in Charleston, West Virginia, features the top 34 nearby activities — including 13 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Charleston, WV has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Entertainment & Shows, Sights & Landmarks, Museums & Galleries, and Outdoor Places.
- The results below include the top 28 things to do within the city of Charleston, WV , followed by 6 popular activities in nearby cities, including South Charleston and Nitro
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Smartphone-guided adventure involves following checkpoints on smartphone, answering clues, and performing challenges
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At the Charleston Town Center Mall, shoppers find a three-story mall with space for 130 stores and a 10-vendor food court. The mall hosts several special events each year including an Elephant Bath, hosting Disney characters, and fashion shows.
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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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Based at the Maier Foundation Performance Hall at the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences, the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra gives more than 50 concerts each year at the center, other locations in Charleston, and throughout the region. The symphony is also committed to educating the public about music.
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Built in 2004, Appalachian Power Park is a minor-league baseball field home to the West Virginia Power, a Pittsburgh Pirates single-A affiliate. The park also hosts events like concerts, charity walks, the Polar Plunge and other competitions.
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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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Housed in a converted historic church, the Charleston Light Opera Guild presents a variety of musical and theatrical programs in its intimate 225-seat theater. They host open auditions, and maintain a summer program to develop young talent.
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Guests find five different areas at the Charleston Civic Center. The 30,000 square foot Coliseum can seat 13,500, the 50,086 square foot Grand Hall, the Municipal Auditorium with a stage and seating for 3,483 people, the Little Theater with seating for 738 people, and 17 meeting rooms.
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A restaurant, bar, and live music venue, The Boulevard Tavern features a wide array of bottled and draft beer as well as spirits. The tavern hosts live bands five nights a week.
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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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Galaxy Lanes is a bowling alley that hosts both youth and adult bowling tournaments on occasional Sundays. The alley provides youth scholarships and serves hot dogs, Philly cheese steaks, and beverages.