DISCOVER CHARLESTON West Virginia’s riverfront Capital City is a destination full of surprises. Historic neighborhoods sit just minutes from a vibrant riverfront downtown full of hip art galleries, vinyl record stores, boutique shops and independent restaurants. Charleston Convention Center & Coliseum charlestonwvciviccenter.com 200 Civic Center Dr., Charleston 304-345-1500 A 13,500-seat convention center undergoing a $100 million expansion and renovation project. # See ad on page 15 Charleston Light Opera Guild 411 Tennessee Ave., Charleston 304-343-2287 charlestonlightoperaguild.org Community theatre organization dedicated to the production of high-quality Broadway musicals. # Charleston Town Center 3000 Charleston Town Center, Charleston 304-345-9525 charlestontowncenter.com ATTRACTIONS Appalachian Boarding Company 304-693-2955 appalachianboardingcompany.com Symbol Key: # = Admission fee charged Cato Park 200 Baker Ln., Charleston 304-348-6859 getactivecwv.com/cato-park Large indoor mall downtown offering retailers and restaurants. Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences 1 Clay Square, Charleston 304-561-3570 theclaycenter.org Explore West Virginia’s wild and wonderful waterways on a standup paddleboarding adventure. # Appalachian Power Park 601 Morris St., Charleston 304-344-2287 wvpower.com Nine-hole golf course, park and pool just minutes from the heart of downtown. # State-of-the art museum, science center and more promoting performing/visual arts and sciences. # See ad inside front cover Charleston Ballet Coonskin Golf Course kcprc.com 100 Capitol St., Charleston 304-342-6541 thecharlestonballet.com 2000 Coonskin Dr., Charleston 304-341-8013 An 18-hole executive par-3 golf course and pro shop located at Coonskin Park. # Home of the West Virginia Power, a minor league baseball team and Class-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. # Capitol Market Ballet company offering classical favorites, innovative contemporary works and interpretive folk styles. # Coonskin Park Charleston Convention & Visitors Bureau Visitor Desk 800 Smith St., Charleston 304-344-5075 800 Smith St., Charleston 304-344-1905 capitolmarket.net charlestonwv.com 375 Henry C Hoppy Shores Dr., Charleston 304-341-8000 kcprc.com/parks/coonskin-park.aspx Large area park featuring hiking trails, picnic shelters, playgrounds, an amphitheater, golf course, swimming pool and Schoenbaum Soccer Stadium. Year-round farmers market with indoor dining and shopping, as well as seasonal outdoor vendors. See ad on page 1 Visit Charleston’s official welcome desk for all the information you need on the Charleston area. Craik-Patton House craikpattonhouse.org 2809 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston 304-925-5341 Historic house built in 1834 that is a splendid example of Greek Revival architecture. 12 charlestonwv.com
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