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Charleston is both the capital and largest city of the state of West Virginia. It’s an attractive city with many green open spaces, and nearby access to the great outdoors that the state of West Virginia is so famous for.
The major landmark for the city of Charleston is the West Virginia State Capitol, and it’s not surprising when you see the size of this place! The building is so impressive that it rivals the US Capitol in Washington, and in fact this one in Charleston features the largest state capitol dome, plus it is covered in gold leaf. Parts of the State Capitol are accessible to the public by guided tours, usually offered Mondays to Fridays.
While visiting the State Capitol make sure you also take time to see the beautiful grounds. There’s some attractive landscaping and historical statues to see, as well as a number of other government buildings such as the Governor’s Mansion.
West Virginia Cultural Center and State Museum
Being the state capital, Charleston is home to the State Museum for West Virginia. Situated within an historical building, and on the State Capitol complex, the museum features interesting exhibits about Charleston and the state as a whole. The Cultural Center is a newer addition and covers three floors of the museum.
Avampato Discovery Museum
Another museum in Charleston is the Avampato Discovery Museum. With a focus on science, this is a museum that has exhibits and attractions to appeal to all ages including interactive displays, a planetarium, giant screens, and an art gallery.
Kanawha State Forest
Charleston is a city that’s full of parks and open spaces of which the Kanawha State Forest is the largest. Spend time exploring some of the 9,300 acres of forest where you can make use of hiking trails, places to swim, mountain biking trails, and campsites. You can just spend the day and use the picnicking facilities, or in the winter come cross country skiing.
Flights to Charleston
The airport for flights to Charleston is about 3 miles outside the city, the Yeager Airport (airport code: CRW). There are no public transport options, so you'll need a taxi or a hotel shuttle to get between the city and the airport. Most flights to Charleston from the UK have 2 connecting stops, except for Continental Airlines. They have a 1-stop route that travels through Washington. Otherwise, you can fly through Boston and Washington with British Airways, or via New York and Washington on a flight to Charleston with Virgin Atlantic.Charleston Tourist Attractions
West Virginia State CapitolThe major landmark for the city of Charleston is the West Virginia State Capitol, and it’s not surprising when you see the size of this place! The building is so impressive that it rivals the US Capitol in Washington, and in fact this one in Charleston features the largest state capitol dome, plus it is covered in gold leaf. Parts of the State Capitol are accessible to the public by guided tours, usually offered Mondays to Fridays.
While visiting the State Capitol make sure you also take time to see the beautiful grounds. There’s some attractive landscaping and historical statues to see, as well as a number of other government buildings such as the Governor’s Mansion.
West Virginia Cultural Center and State Museum
Being the state capital, Charleston is home to the State Museum for West Virginia. Situated within an historical building, and on the State Capitol complex, the museum features interesting exhibits about Charleston and the state as a whole. The Cultural Center is a newer addition and covers three floors of the museum.
Avampato Discovery Museum
Another museum in Charleston is the Avampato Discovery Museum. With a focus on science, this is a museum that has exhibits and attractions to appeal to all ages including interactive displays, a planetarium, giant screens, and an art gallery.
Kanawha State Forest
Charleston is a city that’s full of parks and open spaces of which the Kanawha State Forest is the largest. Spend time exploring some of the 9,300 acres of forest where you can make use of hiking trails, places to swim, mountain biking trails, and campsites. You can just spend the day and use the picnicking facilities, or in the winter come cross country skiing.