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Charleston

Charleston, WV, United States of America · West Virginia

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About Charleston

Charleston is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of West Virginia. Located at the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha rivers, it is the county seat of Kanawha County. The population was 48,864 at the 2020 census, with an estimated population of 46,482 in 2024. The Charleston metropolitan area has approximately 203,000 residents.

Best time: May - Oct
Language: English
Currency: USD ($)
Timezone: America/New_York
Population: 48,864
Elevation: 182 m

Local guide

Things to do

Experiences and activities travelers enjoy around the destination.

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Park Place Stadium Cinema 11Entertainment · Park Place Stadium Cinema 11, 600 Washington Street East, Charleston, WV 25301, United States of America
Mary Price Ratrie GreenspacePark · Mary Price Ratrie Greenspace, Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Schoenbaum StageTheatre · Schoenbaum Stage, Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston, WV 25301, United States of America
Haddad Riverfront ParkPark · Haddad Riverfront Park, Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Walker TheatreTheatre · Walker Theatre, Washington Street East, Charleston, WV 25311, United States of America

Sightseeing

Top attractions

Landmarks and sights travelers visit around the destination.

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State CapitolSightseeing · State Capitol, Lee Street East, Charleston, WV 25301, United States of America
World War 2Sightseeing · World War 2, Lee Street East, Charleston, WV 25301, United States of America
The Roll of HonorSightseeing · The Roll of Honor, Lee Street East, Charleston, WV 25301, United States of America
Henry Gassaway Davis ParkPark · Henry Gassaway Davis Park, Elk City Historic District, Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Slack PlazaPark · Slack Plaza, Elk City Historic District, Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

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FAQs about Charleston

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May - Oct

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Location

Charleston, WV, United States of America

38.3506° N, 81.6333° W

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