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Address: 200 Baker Ln, Charleston, WV 25302
Charleston's most expansive park offers a peaceful retreat from the city, with several appealing features. In addition to an Olympic size pool and picnic areas, the park has tennis courts and a nine-hole par-3 golf course. Walking paths wind throughout the park, which is a popular destination on sunny summer days.
Address: 200 Civic Center Dr, Charleston, WV 25301
A variety of programming graces the Civic Center throughout the year. In addition to concerts and theater performances, you may find sports, exhibitions and conventions on the schedule. A vital part of Charleston's cultural identity.
Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences
Address: One Clay Square, Charleston, WV 25301
Opened in the summer of 2003, the Clay Center strives to present a variety of arts and sciences all under one roof. The Avampato Discovery Museum is two floors of fascinating interactive science exhibits, while the ElectricSky™ Theater features planetarium shows. In addition there are a large performance hall and a...
Address: Route 60 E, Daniel Boone Park, CHARLESTON, WV 25301
Built by James Craik in the early 1800s, this Greek revival home was christened "Elm Grove" for its setting near the Kanawha River. In 1858, George Smith Patton bought the home, retaining it through the Civil War. His grandson, George S. Patton, became one of the best-known American generals and a central figure...
Address: Bradford and East at Kanawha, Charleston, WV 25301
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1983, this area remains charmingly well-preserved. Most of the buildings here were constructed between 1895-1925, and styles range from Greek Revival and Queen Anne to Colonial, Georgian and Italianate. Bounded by Bradford and Quarrier Streets, East Avenue and...
Address: 700 Kanawha Blvd, Charleston, WV 25301
This well-liked riverfront destination hosts speical annual events and concerts, along with the occasional private gathering. The amphitheatre seats up to 2,500 people with lovely views of the river and downtown Charleston. Boaters can dock at the riverfront park and watch the city activity from the peace of the water.
Address: 1900 Kanawha Blvd, Charleston, WV 25301
An attractive assemblage of buildings dedicated to state government, the arts and history, the State Capitol Complex is situated on well-manicured grounds dotted with memorial statuary and fountains overlooking the river. Highlights include the Capitol Building itself with its gleaming gold dome, the Governor's...
West Virginia Veterans Memorial Plaza
Address: 1900 Kanawha Blvd, Charleston, WV 25301
Located on State Capital grounds, this memorial commemorates more than 10,000 West Virginians who fought in 20th century wars and conflicts. It was designed by P. Joseph Mullins and encompasses four separate limestone monoliths surrounding an oval reflecting pool.
