- TripBuzz found 22 things to do with kids in or near Charleston, West Virginia, including 5 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like South Charleston.
- From Appalachian Power Park to State Museum, the Charleston area offers 43 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Theaters, Parks and Hiking Trails.
- Charleston rests at the confluence of the Kanawha and Elk Rivers. It is the state's capital and the largest city with a population of nearly 55,000 that has many urban services like entertainment and shopping centers. Since the city was established in 1794, it contains multiple historic sites but is still surrounded by natural areas for outdoor recreation.
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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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Visitors to the State Museum within the Cultural Center find the history of the state of West Virginia in culture, art, paleontology, archaeology and geology throughout the state. Visitors can follow a path throughout the museum that allows them to follow the state's history in order.
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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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Visitors to Haddad Riverfront Park on the riverfront see three retractable fabric covered seating areas, the largest of which is 35-foot by 80-foot. The site is used for summer fireworks, concerts, and weddings.
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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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A cinema multiplex that offers all stadium seating, Park Place Stadium Cinemas offers eleven auditoriums showing first-run films with digital video and sound. The theater also features an extensive refreshment selection and seats that rock.
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Charleston's branch of Marquee Cinemas is a twelve-theater movie multiplex that shows first-run movies with digital video and sound. The theater is also available for rentals for parties, church groups, or other functions.
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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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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.
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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.