Gateway to Wild & Wonderful ... Water sports like standup paddle-boarding, flat-water kayaking, fishing and recrea-tional boating can be enjoyed throughout the area, while the landscape also provides opportunities for leisurely road biking in the city and nearby Kanawha State Forest . But Charleston is also the gateway to all that is wild and wonderful in the Mountain State. World-class whitewater rafting, canopy tours, mountain climbing and biking are just an hour away in what many call the Colorado of the East: South-ern West Virginia’s breathtaking New River Gorge . There, outfitters like River Expedi -tions and Adventures on the Gorge offer a full menu of outdoor pursuits, onsite dining and accommodations from rustic to refined. Already popular, the expanding Hatfield-McCoy Trails will soon provide more than 2,000 miles of off-highway vehicle trails just south of the Capital City. TRAVEL TOOL KIT GETTING HERE It’s so easy to get to – and around – Charleston and the Kanawha Valley! Yeager Aiport We’re located within two-thirds of the U.S. population at the confluence of three interstates (64, 77, 79) and are served by Yeager Airport. Amtrak’s Cardinal also provides easy access for travelers from Chicago to Washington, DC. tour of the area. Grab a cup of coffee or bite to eat, ask questions and pick up brochures. STAY UP-TO-DATE The charlestonwv.com site offers all of the infor-mation you need on area attractions, businesses and events. You can also sign up for Charleston’s monthly e-newsletter, “From the Hip,” offering the latest and greatest travel ideas. GET SOCIAL Having a good time while you’re here? Be sure to like, tweet and share your experiences on our social media channels. GETTING AROUND Kanawha Rapid Transit provides looped transpor-tation throughout the area, and the valley is served by Uber, Lyft and C&H Taxi. All major rental car services are available. FIRST STOP The Charleston Visitors Desk inside historic Capitol Market is a great place to start your facebook.com/charlestonwvcvb twitter.com/charlestonwv instagram.com/charlestonwv youtube.com/user/hiphistoricalmost Whitewater rafting T PLAN YOUR HIP, HISTORIC ... ALMOS HEAVEN GETAWAY AT charlestonwv.com 4 charlestonwv.com
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