Things to Do with Kids in Charleston, WV

  • 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.
  • 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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36.0 Miles
95% 175 votes
Rafting 44 Lansing Road, Lansing, WV 25862 MoreLess Info
New and Gauley River Adventures offers whitewater rafting on the New River and Gauley River. In addition, the company offers river trips, kayaking, horseback riding, biking, ziplining, rock climbing, hiking, sleigh rides, snowshoeing, caving, ATV tours, and other outdoor adventures, along with offering cabins.
36.0 Miles
80% 5 votes
Fishing 255 Resort Dr, Lansing, WV 25862 MoreLess Info
Pro River Outfitters is an excursion company that specializes in non-commercial Grand Canyon River Trips. The company provides food packs, rafts, equipment, and shuttles to private boaters that have permits.
36.0 Miles
100% 26 votes
Scenic Drives Fayette Station Road, Lansing, WV 25862 MoreLess Info
Originally created to transport coal out of New River Gorge in 1873, Fayette Station Road is a scenic drive winding down to the Gorge bottom, and up the other side through forests, vistas, and the remnants of abandoned coal communities.
36.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Bridges Lansing, WV 52151 MoreLess Info
Built in 1931 to honor a famous Native American chief, Blackhawk Bridge provides transport over the Mississippi River. The bridge is still in use, but visitors can take in panoramic views of the river below while driving over it.
36.2 Miles
86% 7 votes
Rafting US 19 & Milroy Grose Rd., Lansing, WV 25862 MoreLess Info
Wildwater Expeditions is a white water rafting company that offers a variety of services. It features guided rafting trips for visitors of all experience levels, and also offers off-water activities like ziplining and rock climbing.
36.2 Miles
50% 6 votes
Arts & Crafts Classes 580 Frandor Avenue, Lansing, WV 48912 MoreLess Info
Lansing's Painting with a Twist is a painting studio that hosts two to three hour art parties led by local artists, designed for painters of all levels. Wine and refreshments are served as guests create their own artwork.
36.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Paddleboarding Myers Park, Lansing, WV MoreLess Info
At Paddle-N-More, visitors can rent paddleboards, kayaks, and canoes to take out into surrounding lakes. In addition to lessons for all this equipment, the shop offers guided paddleboard yoga sessions.
36.3 Miles
100% 39 votes
Hiking Trails Lansing-Edmond Rd, Lansing, WV 25862 MoreLess Info
An extensive walking and hiking trail that offers striking views, Endless Wall Trail is actually divided into upper and lower trails. The upper trail looks down into the gorge, while the lower trail runs among caves and rock passages.
36.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Boat Rentals Harlem Heights Road, Fayetteville, WV 25840 MoreLess Info
A charter rafting company that leads white water expeditions, Appalachian Wild Water Inc offers a variety of amenities for outdoor adventurers. In addition to rafting trips, the company features a base camp with a restaurant, spa, and gift shop.
37.5 Miles
63% 40 votes
Horseback Riding Gatewood and Cunard Rd., Fayetteville, WV MoreLess Info
Equestrian Adventures offers horseback trail rides on more than 6,000 acres of New River Gorge National Park, just as they have for the last 25 years. In addition, the company can arrange for whitewater rafting, mountain biking, ATV rides, Canopy Tours, paintball facilities.
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