- The list below includes 27 free or cheap things to do in or near South Charleston, West Virginia, including 42 different types of inexpensive activities like Family Fun Center, History Museums, Ancient Ruins and Historic Sites.
- From South Charleston Indian Mound to Memorial Ice Arena, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in South Charleston and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Charleston and Milton.
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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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At the Charleston Town Center Mall, shoppers find a three-story mall with space for 130 stores and a 10-vendor food court. The mall hosts several special events each year including an Elephant Bath, hosting Disney characters, and fashion shows.
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A restaurant, bar, and live music venue, The Boulevard Tavern features a wide array of bottled and draft beer as well as spirits. The tavern hosts live bands five nights a week.
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Midland Trail Scenic Highway Association, Charleston, WV 25301
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Along the 190-mile Midland Trail (Scenic Highway 60) visitors can find scenic views, history sites, rafting opportunities, and art studios. The road runs across the middle of West Virginia from Kenova through Charleston to White Sulphur Springs.
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Live broadcast musical performances are put on at Mountain Stage. Folk and Appalachian style are the most common, and performers come from all parts of the globe. Visitors rave about the fun atomsphere and lively shows.
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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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Over 12,000 square feet of hands-on science fun for children is found at the Avampato Discovery Museum within Clay Center. Four permanent galleries include Milton Gardner's Earth City, Mylan Exploreatory, Health Royale and Kidspace.
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Opening in 1997 on the site where an old railyard once stood, Capitol Market, is a gathering place for visitors to shop, dine, or just relax with friends. Featuring an outdoor farmers market in the warmer months, the indoor merchants include restaurants, fresh food markets and café's.
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1 Clay Square, Charleston, WV 25301
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The art collection at the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences focuses on American artists from the 19th and 20th centuries including Chuck Close, Joseph Hirsch, along with large outdoor sculptures and temporary exhibits. The center also has ElectricSky Theater that shows science films and a planetarium.
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Bradford and East at Kanawha, Charleston, WV
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A number of dining, shopping and entertainment options are available to visitors of Charleston's East End Historic District. Guests enjoy walking amongst and admiring the beauty of the historic homes that line the area.