Charleston is home to a wide variety of interesting vacation destinations, such as museums, historic buildings, great restaurants, and plenty of other sightseeing opportunities. There are many organized tours which you can take, or you can investigate the city on your own. Charleston WV vacations have something for everybody, regardless of your likes and tastes.

Cato Park, which is Charleston’s biggest park, has a lot to provide if you are in search of outdoor fun. There are many activities that can be enjoyed, such as tennis courts, nine-hole golf courses, and an Olympic-sized pool, in addition to the walking paths that go throughout the park. There are also many picnic areas within the park, and plenty of space to just sit back and relax. There are also a number of other parks in the Charleston area that include various recreational activities, such as the Kanawha State Forest and Coonskin Park.

History buffs will enjoy visiting the State Capital grounds in Charleston, which includes the recently renovated West Virginia Veterans Memorial, commemorating West Virginians who lost their lives in the 20th century wars and conflicts. There are also about fifty locations in Charleston which are included on the National Register of Historic Places, as well as a wide array of buildings of various architectural styles, for those who are fans of historical architecture.

The Clay Center provides a number of facilities located within one facility, which can be enjoyed by those who are fans of the arts and science. The Maier Foundation Performance Hall and the Walker Theater, which is a small black-box theater, are both located in the Clay Center, making it a popular vacation destination. The Avampato Discovery Museum, including the Electric Sky Theater for planetarium shows, also is housed within the center, and provides numerous interactive science exhibits which can be visited. The Clay Center also includes a café and gift shop.

When making arrangements for Charleston WV vacations, the Charleston West Virginia downtown area features numerous hotels, many of which are within easy walking distance of the Charleston Civic Center and the Town Center Mall. There are also many great restaurants in the Charleston West Virginia downtown area to visit. There are sports and entertainment events, as well as trade shows and conventions featured in the Coliseum, as well as numerous other special events that are featured throughout the year at the Charleston Civic Center.

West Virginia is a state made up of many different regions, each with a distinct feel. While most of the United States considers West Virginia to be a Southern state (due to the fact that most of the state is below the Mason-Dixon Line), this state is also very influenced by the north, as well as the Midwest (in the areas where it borders on Ohio). Primarily a state made up of hard working, hearty laborers – many of whom work in coal mines – West Virginia is also becoming a vacation destination due to the spots within the state that are perfect for outdoor activities, such as hiking, mountain climbing, kayaking and more. Romantic destinations in West Virginia bring to mind this rural, mountain feel, while allowing vacationers to enjoy the natural beauty of the land.

Bluefield, West Virginia, is a small town that exemplifies the atmosphere of the state. West Virginia is the only state in the US that is considered to be entirely mountainous (it is located fully within the Appalachian Mountain range) and this town in southern WV shows much of what the state has to offer. There are golf courses in the area, as well as skiing, theaters, antique stores, local restaurants and other opportunities for day trips. Also located nearby are Bluestem and Pipestone National Parks, as well as the Cascade Waterfall in the Jefferson National Forest, and the Appalachian Trail.

Staying in Bluefield is relaxing and secluded, and the Country Chalet bed and breakfast is a perfect example of the hospitality found here. With just three rooms (situated in an A-frame house on one acre of land) the point of the Country Chalet is to make sure that the guests here (you) feel at home. All of the guest rooms are decorated with a quaint country charm, and include amenities such as a private bath, TV/VCR in room and CD player. Enjoy dinner at the Four Seasons Room at the Chalet, or book a romance package that includes champagne, two nights’ stay, dinner and breakfast each morning.