Charleston Area Inspiration Guide

Neighborhoods

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Can’t-Miss Events

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TURN TO PAGES 16 - 19 TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SIGNATURE EVENTS IN CHARLESTON’S SISTER CITIES!

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What’s New

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What’s Hip … What’s Hot …

WE’RE BETTING YOU’LL LOVE THE CHARLESTON AREA’S NEWEST ADDITIONS

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Art from the Hip

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Recreation from the Hip

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Music from the Hip

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Game On

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SPORTS VENUES AND FACILITIES OFFER GREAT PLACES FOR TOURNEY PLAY

IT’S GAME ON IN CHARLESTON! Two major competitive sports venues have upped the area’s game against the competition, positioning the Kanawha Valley region as the ideal location for sporting events and tournaments.

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Food from the Hip

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SPIN INTO THESE OLD-SCHOOL RECORD STORES

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While you can hear live music seven nights a week in the Charleston area, there are also some great options for recorded music. If you’re looking to add to your vinyl collection, you’ve got lots of great spots to shop while you’re here.

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TRAVEL TOOL KIT

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It’s so easy to get to – and around – Charleston and the Kanawha Valley!

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WELCOME TO WEST VIRGINIA’S HIP, HISTORIC… ALMOST HEAVEN CAPITAL CITY REGION!

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SITTING ATOP AN ANCIENT OCEAN and nestled amid lush hillsides, Charleston is a city of delightful surprises. During the past decade, historic homes and buildings have beckoned young creatives, who are transforming downtown districts with hip art galleries, chic boutiques and independent restaurants, breweries and distilleries.

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YEAGER

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YEAGER AIRPORT (CRW) is your gateway to Almost Heaven, West Virginia!

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Nitro

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LOCATED ALONG THE Kanawha River just off I-64, about 12 miles west of Charleston, Nitro was born as a World War I boomtown built by the U.S. Government to manufacture gun powder for the war effort. This patriotic city hosts events throughout the year celebrating the American spirit.

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St. Albans

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ST. ALBANS IS ONE of the best-kept secrets in West Virginia. It’s a town rich in history, culture, dining and unique shopping, as well as great people who work and live there.

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Dunbar

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BEST KNOWN FOR Dutch Hollow Wine Cellars (built in 1800), Dunbar is just west of Charleston on I-64 and abuts the new $18 million Shawnee Sports Complex. This friendly city hosts some of the best-kept secrets of the Kanawha Valley if you love outdoor recreation and small-town celebrations.

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South Charleston

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HISTORY ABOUNDS in this town situated around an Adena Indian mound.

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READY TO DINE AROUND THE WORLD?

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Tour the world from the comfort of the Appalachian Mountains! The Charleston area offers a wide variety of international cuisine. From Mexican and Italian to Asian, Vietnamese, Indian, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and beyond, the Capital City has the diverse tastes you crave.

Nawab Fine Indian Cuisine in Kanawha City offers a richly varied menu of meat and vegetarian dishes prepared with fresh, natural ingredients. Entrees range from grilled tandoori-style chicken to vegetables simmered in curry sauce. Customize your order by specifying the spice level as mild, medium, hot, or – for the adventurous palate – “Indian hot.”

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Downtown Stroll

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PICTURE-PERFECT RIVER CITIES

EXPERIENCE CHARLESTON’S hip, historic vibe with a stroll through downtown. Along Capitol Street’s brick sidewalks, visitors delight in quirky boutiques, progressive eateries and upscale art galleries. Historic architecture, restaurants, retail and professional offices seamlessly mingle to create a postcard-perfect scene. Downtown Charleston is home to more than 20 restaurants and specialty shops selling everything from ethnic fare and fine wine to fresh-roasted nuts, handmade ice cream, pastries and artisan breads.

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Gateway to Wild & Wonderful

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Water sports like standup paddle- boarding, fishing and recreational boating can be enjoyed on the three rivers that traverse the valley – Kanawha, Elk and Coal. The landscape also provides opportunities for leisurely road biking in Kanawha City, along the city’s riverfront bike lane.

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