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Charleston, WV Overview

Once a frontier town and home to Daniel Boone, today Charleston is the historic, sophisticated capital of West Virginia and home to a variety of exciting cultural and recreational attractions. The State Capitol, with its gleaming 23-carat gold dome and classic 20th-century architecture, is truly a sight to see. Most of the city's major landmarks are located near the Capitol, making it easy to see everything. Wander around the meticulously landscaped grounds to view statues of historic figures... more » Once a frontier town and home to Daniel Boone, today Charleston is the historic, sophisticated capital of West Virginia and home to a variety of exciting cultural and recreational attractions. The State Capitol, with its gleaming 23-carat gold dome and classic 20th-century architecture, is truly a sight to see. Most of the city's major landmarks are located near the Capitol, making it easy to see everything. Wander around the meticulously landscaped grounds to view statues of historic figures like Stonewall Jackson and Abraham Lincoln. History and culture buffs will want to visit the Cultural Center, which includes a state museum, reference and archive libraries and a theatre, and hosts special events throughout the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, more than a hundred miles of spectacular scenery await you on the Midland Trail scenic highway, also known as US Route 60. Hop off at any point to do some antique hunting, cycling or hiking. The Kanahwa Forest offers more than 9000 acres of exploration and recreation, just south of town. Shopping, interesting attractions and plenty of outdoor fun make Charleston an ideal getaway destination. « less
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Motel 6 Charleston

24 Jul 2008

Two words: Stay away. My son and I were whipped and thought we could find a place in Charleston to rest and crash for the night. Unfortunately, a big convention was in town, and the Motel 6 had...more

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Charleston-South

22 Jul 2008

This was my first experience staying at a Country Inn, and I was pleasantly surprised. We didn't hear any highway noise. It was clean and included free breakfast. We did decide not to use the pool...more

Marriott Charleston Town Center

19 Jul 2008

My wife, 8 month old triplets and I stayed at this hotel for a long 4th of July weekend while visiting family in the area. As I mentioned, we brought our 8 month old triplets and made sure the...more

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