CharlestonCharleston is the state capital of West Virginia and it is bursting at the seams with plenty to do eat and see!
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fast facts
Destination Name: Charleston
State: West Virginia
Closest Major Airport(s): CRW
Closest Cruise Port(s): None
Time Zone: Eastern
Currency: US Dollar
Continent: North America
Country: USA
Primary Language: English
State: West Virginia
Closest Major Airport(s): CRW
Closest Cruise Port(s): None
Time Zone: Eastern
Currency: US Dollar
Continent: North America
Country: USA
Primary Language: English
get there and around (transport)
Location: Charleston is located in the southwwestern portion of West Virginia
Air: CRW is the closest airport (within 5 minutes of downtown). Car: If you are arriving by air or train, then a car rental is necessary to explore. Train: Amtrak has a station in Charleston. The Cardinal train stops there three times per week. |
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when to go (the weather)
Charleston is a four-season destination. Peak season is the summer and the holidays. Value season tends to be January and February. Shoulder season months are March, April and October.
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where to stay
The General Lewis Inn
The Greenbrier
Holiday Inn Express
Fairfield Inn by Marriott
The Greenbrier
Holiday Inn Express
Fairfield Inn by Marriott
what to do & where to eat
Lewisburg features antique shops and galleries, The Greenbrier Valley Theatre and Carnegie Hall (for live performances).
My favorite restaurants include (but are not limited to): Prime 44 West (at The Greenbrier) Hill & Hollar (Pizza, salad and wings) Del Sol The French Goat Jim's Drive In Food & Friends The Dutch House Restaurant The Greenbrier (just seven miles from Lewisburg) offers more than 55 indoor and activities such as off-road driving, falconry, a guest-only Casino Club, a Mineral Spa, championship golf, tennis and more. 20 Resturants and lounges will satisfy every taste. My favorites include The Main Dining Room, Prime 44 West and Sam Snead's at The Clubhouse. |
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official tourism resources
Most destinations in the U.S. have an official tourism bureau. Learn more by watching this video. In addition, here are links to the official bureaus for this destination, the state and the USA.
The Greebrier site Greenbrier Valley Official Tourism Bureau Official State Tourism Bureau Site Official USA Tourism Site |
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