ON T SOUTH CHARLES HISTORY ABOUNDS in this town situated around an Adena Indian mound. Enjoy unique dining options, an-tique stores, a museum, four fine hotels – and free parking! City parks include nature trails, sports fields, shelters and the only lighted Soap Box Derby track in the valley. Little Creek Golf Course has a spectac-ular layout overlooking the city and 18 holes that are sure to challenge even the best golfer. Indoor enter-tainment options include an area ice arena and the LaBelle Theater . Visit in mid-August during Summer-fest, a four-day bash featuring free live music and dancing in the streets. Downtown mound area September brings the Arts & Crafts Festival around the Mound and mid-May welcomes the Armed Forces Day Parade, the longest consecutive running in the U.S.! Don’t leave town without grabbing a freshly baked muffin, pastry or cup of coffee at one of our local bakeries and cafés. Discover Signature Events ... ARMED FORCES DAY PARADE May Annual patriotic celebration featuring more than 100 military units. SUMMERFEST August Street celebration with live music, dancing, festival food and fireworks. ARTS & CRAFTS MOUND FESTIVAL September Handmade products, children’s activi-ties and more around the Mound. CHRISTMAS PARADE December Summerfest Holiday parade along D Street end-ing with Santa’s arrival by helicopter at Oaks Field. 16 LEARN MORE & PLAN YOUR VISIT southcharlestonwv.org / 304.746.5552 charlestonwv.com
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