Newly renovated, the West Virginia State Museum is now open to the public once more. House in the Culture Center, the museum features relics and memorabilia of West Virginia’s rich history.
There’s something for everybody in the state museum. Children can have a fun time learning and discovering the different artifacts within the museum via an educational scavenger hunt that would take them around various spots in the museum. Civil War buff on the other hand, would surely enjoy the multitude of information and exhibit on battles, heroes, legends and …

Charleston is located strategically at the the heart of the Midland Trail. If you’re plying the US Route 60 in West Virginia, chances are, you’ll pass through the city. But whether you’re staying in Charleston or just passing through, you’re sure to enjoy the magnificent sites in one of the country’s scenic drives.
Midland Trail Scenic Highway Association has come up with a few driving routes on the I-60, passing through West Virginia’s lush landscape. The route takes you through both natural and man-made attractions, appealing to both nature lovers and …

Located at the foothills of the Appalachian mountains, the Roane Vineyards is a pleasant 50 minute drive from Charleston, WV. Wine lovers will surely enjoy the trip out to the vineyard that used to be just an ordinary farm.
Wild grapes were discovered in the property of Paul and Anna-Neale Taylor in 1995. This inspired the couple to try growing grapes in 1996. The following year, they started growing grapes in the main vineyard. Today, there are now eight varieties of French-American hybrid grapes, including some Cabernet Franc grapes. These grapes …

On April 9th, baseball season opens with a game between West Virginia Power and the Lexington Legends at the Appalachian Power Park. Home of the minor league baseball team in the South Athlantic League, the stadium is located at the East End of Charleston, WV.
Opened in April 2005, the Appalachian Power Park can seat 6,200 spectators. The field’s dimension spans 330 feet in its left fieled, 400 feet in center field and 320 feet in the right field. The stadium boasts of an authentic locomotive horn, which was given by …

If you’re in the mood for good food, great conversation and awesome music, head on over to the Empty Glass, one of the pillars of Charleston’s music scene. It has been said that legend have played and legend have been made in this cafe that books only the best and most interesting acts.
You are guaranteed live music every day of the week at The Emply Glass. On Mondays are open mic performances (acoustic on the first three Mondays of the month, electric on the fourth/last Monday). Tuesdays feature original rock-n-roll …

The Film festival is held twice a year at the WVSU Capitol Center Theater, every spring and fall. The festival features top caliber films from the United States and around the world. Films of various genres are presented in the festival, ranging from comedy to drama and science fiction to documentaries.
Some of the films included in last year’s festival are Le Scaphandre et le Papillon (France) directed by Julian Schnabel, Se, Jie (Taiwan/China/USA) directed by Ang Lee, 4 Luni, 3 Sapatamani si 2 Zile (Romania) directed by Cristian Mungiu, Persepolis …

When you’re hankering for some rip-roaring fun while in Charleston, head on down to the Ramada Plaza Hotel in South Charleston to catch the show at the Comedy Zone.
The Comedy Zone features the country’s best and funniest comedians, while serving great meals and drinks to enjoy before, during and after the show. The club opens at 6 o’clock in the evening, and shows typically start at 8 o’clock. After the show, you can continue enjoying the evening at the Lounge located right next to the Zone.
The Comedy Zone is fully …

One of the biggest draws of the Clay Center, is its ElectricSky™ Theater. This huge theater is equipped with a giant screen in its dome, making it the perfect venue for viewing wide format videos and planetarium shows. It is powered by the latest generation of desktop graphics and video production tools. It utilizes ImmersaVision™ Video Panorama and ancillary equipment to accommodate a broad array of exciting performances and attractions.
The theater can seat 175 guests on specially crafted seats for comfortable viewing. The domed screen measures 61 feet in diameter, …

When you’ve had your fill of Charleston’s magnificent architecture and lush outdoors, how about trying some of the rides over at Camden Park? Only an hour’s drive from Charleston, the park features two roller coasters (Big Dipper and Little Dipper), the Paratrooper ride, bumper cars, carousel, haunted house, train, Kite Flyer and the Log Flume. There are also children’s rides, as well as paddleboats and mini-golf.
Visitors who would like to stay near the park can stay in a heritage farm, where they can rent a farm cottage with a full …

Located 35 miles outside Charleston, about halfway to Huntington is the Ona Speedway, West Virginia’s only asphalt racing track. Measuring 3/8th of a mile, it is an official Nascar Members Club Headquarters.
Like the races that happen in the tracks, the Ona Speedway has an exciting history. It has passed under different ownership since it opened in August 18, 1963 as the West Virginia International Speedway. Its first race was The Mountaineer 300, which was a NASCAR Grand National Race, and was attended by an estimated 16,000 spectators. The Ona …