- Our list of the best things to do in South Charleston, West Virginia, features the top 35 nearby activities — including 14 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- South Charleston, WV has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Outdoor Places.
- The results below include the top 5 things to do within the city of South Charleston, WV , followed by 30 popular activities in nearby cities, including Charleston, Milton and Nitro
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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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A variety of different shows can be seen at the Children's Theatre of Charleston,such as the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. The theatre puts on shows for local school children and the general public.
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126 votes
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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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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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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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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Built between 1924 and 1932, the West Virginia State Capitol was designed by Cass Gilbert. Visitors can watch the legislator operate from six galleries, eat at the Capitol Complex Food Court, and tour the capitol.
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The Cultural Center contains the West Virginia State Museum displaying the history of West Virginia throughout time laid out along a path so visitors can easily follow what happened in order. The building also contains the state's reference libraries, and a live-performance theater.
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95%
86 votes
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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The West Virginia Veterans Memorial is two-stories tall and oval shaped in its basic form. The work itself was created by sculptor Joe Mullins and serves to honor more than 10,000 West Virginians who sacrificed their lives to defend the United States during the 20th century.