Things to Do in South Charleston, WV

  • 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
  • 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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37.1 Miles
84% 44 votes
National & State Parks Rt. 2, Summersville, WV 26651 MoreLess Info
The site of an important Civil War battle on September 10, 1861, the Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park pays tribute to the events of that night. Approximately every other year, the battle is reenacted, while at other times, visitors can see historical artifacts in the Patterson House Museum.
37.8 Miles
98% 692 votes
Bridges U. S. Route 19, Fayetteville, WV MoreLess Info
The New River Gorge Bridge is the longest steel span in the Western Hemisphere and the third highest in the United States. In October, the bridge is the home to Bridge Day, West Virginia's largest one-day festival, and one of the largest extreme sport events in the world.
38.7 Miles
95% 21 votes
Hiking Trails Fayette Station Rd, Lansing, WV MoreLess Info
An 8.6-mile hiking trail, Kaymoor Miners Trail takes travelers through an old mining site with structures and exhibits on the local history. The trail can also be used to see old roads, rail beds, streams and a waterfall.
38.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Rafting 150 Frank Street, Fayetteville, WV 25840 MoreLess Info
West Virginia White Water Rafting offers white water rafting and adventure tours in the New River Gorge and Gauley River areas. Adventure tours include horseback riding, ATV tours, kayaking, helicopter rides, rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and spelunking.
38.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Rafting Post Office Box 71, Fayetteville, WV 25840 MoreLess Info
Passages To Adventure offers equipment, instruction, and guided tours in the New River Gorge for outdoor adventure enthusiasts. In addition to offering two different whitewater rafting trips, Passages also features instruction and guidance in rock climbing and caving as well.
38.9 Miles
95% 540 votes
Rafting 219 Chestnutburg Rd., Lansing, WV MoreLess Info
Adventures on the Gorge is an all-inclusive resort. At the resort, visitors can take whitewater-rafting trips on the New River, experience a canopy tour, play in the TimberTrek Aerial Adventure Park, eat at one of the three restaurants and loges, and stay in the campground or cabins.
38.9 Miles
89% 45 votes
Rafting 1 Ames Heights Rd., Lansing, WV 25840 MoreLess Info
Since 1980, owner Steve Campbell presented guests with outside adventures including whitewater rafting. Now Rivermen is part of the Adventures on the Gorge operation, and offers many outdoor recreation opportunities and lodging.
39.0 Miles
100% 7 votes
Rock Climbing Fayetteville, WV MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy guided rock climbing experiences at New River Climbing School. The school specializes in rock climbing instruction, lessons and classes at New River Gorge with trips and classes lasting for a full day or a half day.
39.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Specialty Museums 309 Keller Avenue, Fayetteville, WV 25840 MoreLess Info
Studio B Gallery & Gifts is an eclectic space that provides visitors with gourmet food and cheeses, as well as wine and craft beer. Shoppers can also browse through the sterling silver items, local fine art, pottery, and imports.
39.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Theaters 115 S Court Street, Fayetteville, WV 25840 MoreLess Info
Originally a Depression era movie house built in 1937, Historic Fayette Theatre currently stages ten theatrical performances per year. The building is also open for tours and features paintings and art that depict entertainment and life from the 1930s.
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