Charleston, West Virginia Area Attractions

Blenko Glass Camden Park State Capitol Civic Center National River

Charleston, West Virginia vacationers will have a field day of fun things to do and attractions to explore. Experience the making of hand-blown glassware first-hand. Enjoy a wet and wild day of white water rafting. Ride an ATV along an out-of-this-world scenic trail system. All this and more is available to you courtesy of our centrally-located Charleston, West Virginia hotel.

Blenko Glass. Thirty miles west of Charleston, West Virginia in Milton is the Blenko Glass Company. Learn how hand-blown glassware is made and what makes it unique from machine-formed glass. Visit the factory outlet area, museum, and Designer’s Corner, home to objects from top stained glass studios. For more information, visit www.blenkoglass.com/.

Hatfield-McCoy Trails. Explore the natural wonders of West Virginia via the Hatfield-McCoy Trails-hundreds of miles of off-road trails in southern West Virginia. The most popular modes of transportation are ATV, dirt bike, UTV, mountain bike and horse. Hiking is also encouraged along this spectacularly scenic trail system. For more information, visit www.trailsheaven.com/.  [Top]

Camden Park. It began as a picnic area at the turn of the 20th century. Today, Camden Park in Huntington, West Virginia (an hour’s drive from Charleston) is a thriving amusement park. Enjoy thrill rides like the Paratrooper and Big Dipper and kid rides like the Lil’ Dipper and Dodgem Cars. Test your luck and skill at the arcade where a gaggle of games abound. For more information, visit www.camdenpark.com/index.html.

New & Gauley River White Water Rafting. Experience white water rafting like never before via New & Gauley River Adventures in Lansing, West Virginia (60 miles from Charleston). There are a wide range of packages and rapid types to accommodate all skill levels. Enjoy everything from mild family class rapids on the Upper New River to Class III rapids on the Lower Gauley River to Class V rapids on the Upper Gauley River. For more information, visit www.gauley.com.  [Top]

State Capitol. The tallest building in West Virginia, the State Capitol overlooks the Kanawha River in Charleston. In 1921, the original capitol building-built in 1885-was lost to a fire. Construction on the current building was carried out in three stages and was completed in 1932 at a cost of nearly $10 million. For more information, visit www.wvculture.org/agency/capitol.html.

Clay Center. You can’t find a more fun or convenient place to visit in Charleston than the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences in West Virginia—it’s located directly across the street from our hotel. Live music and theatre as well as art and hands-on science exhibits are the hallmark of this remarkable attraction that’s perfect for everyone, especially families with kids. For more information, visit www.theclaycenter.org/default.aspx.  [Top]

Charleston Civic Center. Five minutes from our Charleston, West Virginia hotel is the Charleston Civic Center. Enjoy concerts featuring headliners such as Brad Paisley and unique shows like Blue Man Group. Experience a wide variety of sporting events, including WWE Smackdown Live. Check out the Civic Center’s exhibition space, which is where the Charleston Wedding Expo resides each year. For more information, visit http://www.charlestonwvciviccenter.com/.

Ona Speedway Visitors, start your engines! The Ona Speedway in Ona, West Virginia is 35 miles from Charleston and awaits your arrival with radical racing excitement. Home to the only asphalt track in West Virginia, Ona Speedway draws fans of all stripes that just can’t get enough of U-Car, Late Model and Hobby Stock action. For more information, visit www.onaspeedway.net/index.asp.  [Top]

New River Gorge National River. Part of the U.S. National Park Service, New River Gorge National River is one of the oldest rivers in North America. Discover more than 70,000 acres of land that offer picturesque views, recreational options and wondrous wildlife. It also is where you’ll find the incredible New River Gorge Bridge-the longest, single-span steel arch bridge in the western hemisphere. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/neri/.

West Virginia Power. The Class A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, the West Virginia Power were the 2007 Northern Division champions in the South Atlantic League. All home games are played at Appalachian Power Park in Charleston, West Virginia. For more information, visit www.wvpower.com/.  [Top]