Gateway to Wild & Wonderful ... Charleston is your gateway to adventure in the Mountain State. Whitewater rafting, canopy tours, mountain climbing and biking are just an hour away in Southern West Virginia’s New River Gorge , where outfitters like River Expeditions offer out-door pursuits, including onsite dining and accommodations from rustic to refined. South of Charleston, the Hat-field-McCoy Trails maintain more than 700 miles of off-road trails for ATV adventure. One of the largest off-highway vehi-cle trails systems in the world, it’s open 365 days a year. Fall and winter make for exciting times, when gorgeous fall foliage and glorious snowy landscapes nestle this river city. Downhill skiing and snow tubing are within an hour’s drive or less. Only one hour south, Tama -rack , the Best of West Virginia features more than 20,000 juried crafts and products. TRAVEL TOOL KIT GETTING HERE Located within two-thirds of the U.S. population at the confluence of three interstates (64, 77, 79) and served by Yeager Airport, named for the pilot who first broke the sound barrier (Chuck Yeager), this laid-back region offers a much-needed respite from the hectic pace of big-city life. Amtrak’s Cardinal also provides easy access for travelers from Chicago to Washington, DC. It’s so easy to get to – and around – Charleston and the Kanawha Valley! Yeager Airport FIRST STOP The Charleston Visitors Desk inside Capitol Market is a great place to start your tour. Grab a coffee or bite to eat, ask questions and get bro-chures to plan your stay. STAY UP-TO-DATE A visit to charlestonwv.com offers information on attractions, businesses and events. Sign up for our monthly e-mail, “From the Hip,” offering travel ideas and more. GET SOCIAL Be sure to like, tweet and share your expe-riences on our social media channels. GETTING AROUND Kanawha Rapid Transit (with its smart phone app) provides transportation throughout the area, and the valley is served by Uber, Lyft and C&H Taxi. All major rental car services are available. facebook.com/charlestonwvcvb twitter.com/charlestonwv instagram.com/charlestonwv youtube.com/user/hiphistoricalmost Hatfield-McCoy Trails T PLAN YOUR HIP, HISTORIC ... ALMOS .com wv ton les AT HEAVEN GETAWAY char 4 charlestonwv.com
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