This WorldWeb.com travel and tourism guide for Charleston, featuring hotels and other accommodations, tours, attractions, events, shopping and more, will help you plan a successful visit to Charleston, West Virginia , U.S.A.

With its big city attractions and small town atmosphere, Charleston offers the amenities of a state capitol just minutes away from outdoor river and mountain adventures. The grounds of the Capitol Complex along the banks of the Kanawha River make for a scenic stroll, with the famed West Virginia Capitol Building open for guided tours from Monday to Friday. Head to the city's glass art studios to see examples of the world-renowned West Virginia glass industry. In the evening, theaters such as the West Virginia Cultural Center present live entertainment by local and touring performers. Charleston also makes a good base for exploring the wilds of West Virginia, with numerous opportunities for outdoor sports enthusiasts including whitewater rafting and downhill skiing. Befitting a state capital, a wide variety of accommodation is available for visitors from budget motels to all-suite hotels.