Things to do in Charleston with kids

For those outdoor loving families, West Virginia is your new best friend! Hiking, biking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting and caving will all give the kids something exciting to tell their friends about. A true adventure!

There are SO many places to experience these thrills. ExploreWV GeoChallenge is a unique and fun way to work together as a family exploring the beautiful mountain trails. ACE Adventure Resort gives you almost TOO many options – rafting, biking, ATV, mud obstacle courses….you name it! The Greenbrier River Trail offers cross-country skiing (yep – it’s an all year round state!) as well as horseback riding, and Hatfield McCoy Trails give dirt bike and ATV riders incredible scenery to navigate through.

Of course, the adventure isn’t all above ground! Lost World Caverns and Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine give kids a chance to explore the incredible formations below the earth’s surface.

Top that off with animal attractions, museums, indoor play, amazing national parks and stunning state parks, and good old fashioned water parks – West Virginia really is jam packed with kids fun! Good luck choosing what to do first!

There are so many fun things to do in Charleston with kids, we have a feeling you just might not want to leave!

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  • ExploreWV GeoChallenge

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    Charleston, WV
    Get out and see the beautiful Mountain State of West Virginia with the fun activity of geocaching! ExploreWV will set up groups to give you an excellent and adventurous day out!
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  • Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences

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    Charleston, WV
    An interactive world of music, theater, art and science for the whole family to enjoy!
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  • South Charleston Museum

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    South Charleston, WV
    The South Charleston Museum strives to create a casual learning experience that will appeal to all ages and interests. The purpose of this community museum is to promote the social, educational, and cultural history of…
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  • Sassafrass Junction Puppet Theater

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    Saint Albans, WV
    The Theater with its bright purple walls , colorful "tree stage,"and cozy gift shop provide an environment that children of any age can come and dream in.
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  • Water Ways

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    17 miles
    Julian, WV
    Water park fun for kids of all ages, as well as a cool 18 hole mini golf course and picnic spots!
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  • Waves Of Fun

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    22 miles
    Hurricane, WV
    A great day of water fun in West Virginia with this family waterpark - the perfect way to stay cool over summer with the kids!
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  • Mystery Hole

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    30 miles
    Ansted, WV
    This believe-it-or-not astounding experience has intrigued many people both young and old over the years. Did see what you thought your saw; or are your eyes were playing!
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  • Adventures On The Gorge

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    34 miles
    Lansing, WV
    A West Virginia adventure in the incredibly outdoors, with whitewater rafting, zip line, and canopy tours!
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  • New River Gorge Adventure Center

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    34 miles
    Lansing, WV
    A place for your family vacation in West Virginia. Rafting for kids as young as 6, rock climbing, horseback riding and fishing for children as young as 8, and biking for those 10 and up.…
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  • Gauley River Recreation Center

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    35 miles
    Lansing, WV
    The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features.
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  • Chief Logan State Park

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    37 miles
    Logan, WV
    This 4,000-acre park is one of the most visited in the state park system. The park features a 25-site campground, outdoor amphitheater, and wildlife center. The recreation enthusiast can enjoy miles of hiking trails, a…
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  • Pump Up the Fun

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    37 miles
    Huntington, WV
    Great kids fun with an indoor inflatable play park and seasonal outdoor inflatable water park!
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  • ACE Adventure Resort

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    38 miles
    Oak Hill, WV
    Outdoor adventures to be had in West Virginia with white water rafting, rock climbing, mountain biking, ATV tours, paintball....and that's not all! Get ready for an ACE adventure!
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  • Beech Fork State Park

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    Barboursville, WV
    Beech Fork State Park was officially opened in the winter of 1979 and offers 3,144 acres of some of the best recreation experience in the southwestern section of West Virginia.
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  • Mountain Lake Campground

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    Summersville, WV
    Relax on the banks of Summersville Lake at this family campground and cabins. Swimming, mini golf, inflatables, and day use also!
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  • Babcock State Park

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    44 miles
    Clifftop, WV
    Offers 4,127 acres of serene, yet rugged beauty, a fast flowing trout stream in a boulder-strewn canyon and mountainous vistas to be viewed from several scenic overlooks.
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  • Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine and Youth Museum

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    Beckley, WV
    A unique underground coal mine tour, mine museum, coal camp, with hands-on children’s exhibits, planetarium, and even pioneer village - talk about a range of family activities!
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  • Museum of Radio and Technology

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    Huntington, WV
    Ideal for those kids who just LOVE radios and gadgets, this museum has a huge range of antique radio and communications gear in great condition for them to enjoy.
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  • Burning Rock Outdoor Adventure Park

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    48 miles
    Tams, WV
    Burning Rock Outdoor Adventure Park has the trails to take your vacation from great to unforgettable. Family vacations in the West Virginia mountains that will make that trip to the beach feel like work.
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  • Laurel Lake Wildlife Management Area

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    48 miles
    Lenore, WV
    Laurel Lake Wildlife Management Area, a 12, 851 acre area, is located seven miles northeast of Lenore, West Virginia.
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  • Little Beaver State Park

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    50 miles
    Beaver, WV
    Little Beaver State Park is a 562-acre day-use park that features many outdoor recreational opportunities. At the center of the park is an 18-acre lake open for fishing year-round.
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  • Camden Park

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    50 miles
    Huntington, WV
    A charming theme park in West Virginia, and a mini theme park just for those under 48" too!
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  • Hatfield McCoy Trails

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    54 miles
    Pineville, WV
    This trail system is known for its breathtaking scenic views and is part of the enormous Hatfield and McCoy Trail system. They welcome ATV, UTV and dirt bike riders to come and explore together!
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  • Bluestone National Scenic River

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    Meadow Bridge, WV
    Bluestone National Scenic River is preserved as a living landscape that provides an unspoiled experience for visitors and a haven for a variety of plants and animals. The park protects a 10.5-mile section of the…
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  • The Highlands Museum and Discovery Center

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    Ashland, KY
    History and heritage along with energy and excitement come together on the Country Music Highway at the Highlands Museum & Discovery Center. From 6 months to 96 years old, visitors find activity and information that…
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  • Three Rivers Avian Center

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    Shady Spring, WV
    "Wings of Wonder - West Virginia Birds of Prey" presentation is fairly general in scope,custom-tailored to the ages and needs of our audiences. Each presentation includes live birds of prey from Three Rivers Avian Center,…
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  • Hinton Railroad Museum

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    Hinton, WV
    Historic railroad museum int he fromer cox's department store with many artifacts of years gone by on the railroads.
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  • Bluestone State Park

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    62 miles
    Hinton, WV
    Encompassing over 2,100 acres of rugged, heavily forested, mountainous terrain, Bluestone State Park provides a wide variety of water-oriented activities for guests and residents of southern West Virginia.
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  • Adventure Quest Inflatables

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    62 miles
    Parkersburg, WV
    We offer the cheapest, cleanest inflatables for all of your event needs! We do all day rentals, and this includes setup and delivery.
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  • Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park

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    64 miles
    Parkersburg, WV
    Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park and the Friends of Blennerhassett, its volunteer group, are pleased that you will visit our park. The Island is open May 1 through October of each year. While visiting our…
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  • Oil and Gas Museum

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    64 miles
    Parkersburg, WV
    Both oil and natural gas were discovered in western Virginia by the first explorers in the mid-1700s. George Washington acquired 250 acres in what is now West Virginia because it contained an oil and gas…
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  • Berwind Lake Wildife Management Area

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    WV
    Berwind Lake WMA, in McDowell County, is one of the larger Wildlife Management Areas in West Virginia, containing approximately 18,000 acres of rugged mountain terrain common to the southern portion of the state.
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  • Holly River State Park

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    72 miles
    Hacker Valley, WV
    The dense forests of Holly River State Park provide guests with a natural feeling of peaceful solitude. Located near the center of the state in Webster County, it is far from the hustle and bustle…
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  • Lost World Caverns

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    72 miles
    Lewisburg, WV
    Adventures to be had 120 feet below the surface of the earth in this cavern wonderland! Self-guided tours take the whole family on a day out underground!
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  • Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park

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    Hillsboro, WV
    - located in the Greenbrier River Valley north of Lewisburg and is the site of West Virginia's last significant Civil War battle. Good idea if you're after fun places to go with kids in West…
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  • West Virginia State Wildlife Center

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    Rock Cave, WV
    The West Virginia State Wildlife Center is a modern zoological facility displaying native and introduced state wildlife. The Wildlife Center is dedicated to presenting visitors a realistic and factual understanding of our state's wildlife. Woodland…
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  • Beartown State Park

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    Hillsboro, WV
    Beartown State Park is a natural area of 107 acres located on the eastern summit of Droop Mountain, seven miles southwest of Hillsboro, West Virginia. Development of the park has been minimal in order to…
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  • Mountaineer Bowling Lanes

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    78 miles
    Bluefield, WV
    Family ten pin bowling fun in West Virginia with Mountaineer Bowling Lanes! 51 years of family fun and counting!
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  • Wayne National Forest

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    79 miles
    Nelsonville, OH
    A beautiful Ohio forest which features over 300 miles of trails for hiking, all-terrain vehicle riding, mountain biking, or horseback riding in season.
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  • Watogo State Park

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    82 miles
    Marlinton, WV
    Watoga State Park is located in the mountains of Pocahontas County just 14 miles south of Marlinton, West Virginia. The park consists of 10,100 acres filled with a multitude of recreational activities including hiking, swimming,…
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