Location: South Charleston
Top Things to do in South Charleston
Top 10 Things to do in South Charleston, United States
South Charleston is a city in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States The population was 13,450 at the 2010 census. South Charleston was established in 1906, but not incorporated until 1919 by special charter enacted by the West Virginia Legislature. Its name is based on the city being located primarily on the south side of the Kanawha River, although it is actually northwest, not south, of the city of Charleston.
Restaurants in South Charleston
1. West Virginia State Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 317 reviews
Located in the Cultural Center, this interesting museum traces the history of West Virginia through a series of exhibits containing everything from an extensive collection of antique hats donated by a local school teacher to the telescope George Washington used to survey lands within the state.
Reviewed By Melissa T
The WV State Museum has done a wonderful job with creating a wonderful exhibit to show the history of the state. The walking exhibit takes you through the different phases of the history of WV. Each area has artifacts to help tell the story of how WV became a state and the accomplishments of its people. It is free and is located on the State Capitol grounds which in itself very beautiful.
2. Venture Lanes
Overall Ratings
4 based on 15 reviews
Venture Lanes features 32 lanes for bowling.
Reviewed By Woodrow F - Nitro
My girlfriend and I recently took our kids there for some fun bowling. The technology is very advanced for a bowling alley and the rates are very reasonable. We had a wonderful time. I think it is the best bowling alley in the area!
3. South Charleston Antique Mall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By MarknSue1977 - South Charleston, West Virginia
We like to shop for unique items at the Antique Mall. The staff is friendly and the variety of quality and interesting items is impressive. There are also close by restaurants so you can spend a nice afternoon in a relaxed small town setting.
4. Culture Center
Overall Ratings
5 based on 98 reviews
Complex that houses a variety of interesting tourist sites such as the State Museum, reference libraries, and a live-performance theater.
Reviewed By TSKWVU70 - Charleston, West Virginia
The correct name is "Culture Center" -- it's not how I would have labeled it but it is what it is.
There are always great displays in the lobby, several series of lectures during the month, a really good state museum, and sometimes you stumble onto special events there, if you're lucky.
The Culture Center is home to "Mountain Stage" -- the public radio show heard across the country and on Armed Forces Radio around the world.
Check it out!
5. South Charleston Indian Mound
Overall Ratings
4 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By Judith R - Spring Hill, WV
Native American Indians were in our city over 1,000 years ago, they buried their families in the miund The Smithsonian Institution excavated the Mound in 1987-88
6. Capitol Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 140 reviews
Imagine a shopping environment with many specialty shops that include a cafe, hot lunch spots, a butcher, a wine shop, a fresh seafood market, a bakery and a fresh cold spot for fresh produce year round and a full scale restaurant for lunch and dinner.Capitol Market offers a vast array of items from Spring plants to fresh produce to Fall pumpkins and holiday trees are what you will see year round throughout the Outdoor Market. As you stroll the outdoor market marveling at the many specialty shops indoors, as well as, the eclectic lunch spots with unique menus to tantalize anyone's appetite. You can also dine at the hottest restaurant in Charleston, Soho's.
Reviewed By ARodriguezP - Miami, Florida
Since we generally enjoy seeing local markets when we travel we stopped in for morning coffee before leaving town so we could check this one out. It's located in the old train depot just off the interstate as you near downtown.
It was a Tuesday morning (Halloween actually!) so it wasn't bustling but I can only imagine how busy it must get on weekends. They do open every day except holidays. Hours might vary though.
Despite it being a Tuesday there was a good selection of produce,they even had an enormous pumpkin on display,it weighed in at 1050 lbs,never in my life had I seen such a pumpkin! (Of course we had to take a picture!)
Inside there was a little of everything but most products seemed more on the gourmet side,and they also had quite a selection of local goodies such as jams,jellies and honey. We bought a few jams and a honey to take back home to give as gifts. It dosent compare to Philadelphia's Reading Terminal Market or Manhattan's Chelsea Market in size but given that Charleston is not a large city it wasn't bad at all,and vendors all were very friendly greeting us as we walked by their stands without pressuring us to buy. So if you enjoy local markets or want to pick up some local food items to take home with you then I would definitely suggest checking it out!
7. Memorial Ice Arena
Overall Ratings
5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Ben E - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Our hockey team traveled to Charleston to take on the West Virgina Wild team in an exhibition game. They were very excited to have us visit and we were excited to travel to play.
The Wild play at the Memorial Ice Arena, which is located off of RHL Blvd off of South 119. The Memorial Ice Arena was named for the memories of those who died in the 9/11 attacks. It is a one sheet of ice arena with a snack bar, 2 party rooms, arcade and nice common room with fireplace.
The rink is standard size and offers bleacher seating. The nice part of the seating is the plastic covering on them which offers those seated protection from the cold metal seats common in most arenas. They also offer overhead heaters for the comfort of the viewers.
The arena services mostly extend to public skates but the Wild do practice there as well as the Marshall Club Hockey team. Prices for public skate are on average with most arenas.
The staff was friendly and welcoming as was the Wild team. We were impressed with the facility as a whole and definitely would return to play them again. It was very enjoyable.
8. State Capitol
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 421 reviews
Designed by influential architect Cass Gilbert, this grand building, the highest state capitol dome in the United States, is open to the public for tours and features decadent interior details like marble walls a massive crystal chandelier.
Reviewed By Robert S - Lawrence, Kansas
We arrived too late for the guided tour, so we followed the recommended self-guided tour. We made our way through the building, visiting the legislative chambers, the rotunda and the portraits and sculptures.
In the House chamber the Sergeant-at-Arms gave us an impromptu tour of the House and info about the building. We got to talk to a couple of the Representatives.
This building's dome is more decorated than most we have visited.
9. Little Creek Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Sassy-girls
Love this little park. There are trails to walk. Some trails lead to the creek. Some trails lead across water so wear waterproof shoes if you want to continue up the other side. Nice quiet place to walk, jog or bike in some spots. Nice flowers to stop and view.
10. West Virginia Veterans Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
Site where sculptor Joe Mullins' work is displayed.
Reviewed By ARodriguezP - Miami, Florida
This is a beautifully designed memorial dedicated to West Virginia's fallen heros. It has a statue representing the different wars of modern times (World War I,World War II,Korean War and the Vietnam War) and on the inside are walls with the many names of the victims of these wars. It's a somber reminder of their sacrifice tastefully designed. It's located next to the capitol building so a quick visit to honor these heros can be easily combined with a visit to the capitol building or the state museum which is also located here.
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