Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Charleston February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Charleston](https://expedia.co.uk/Charleston-Hotels.d6057101.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Charleston](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Charleston.d6057101.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Charleston Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Charleston.d6057101.Car-Hire-Guide)[Charleston Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Charleston.d6057101.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Charleston, WV ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Charleston Types of activities Where to stay [Charleston travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Charleston.dx6057101) ![West Virginia State Capitol Building showing an administrative building and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6093863/4123dad3-48e7-4bf8-8e9d-7f5ec8b24f0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![West Virginia State Capitol Building showing an administrative building and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6093863/4123dad3-48e7-4bf8-8e9d-7f5ec8b24f0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![West Virginia State Museum which includes interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6263494/3e509af4-adf5-4a05-ab48-8f3551324e36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Charleston showing a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057101/82b9178a-9580-431c-9021-88426838a9bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![West Virginia State Capitol Building featuring an administrative building and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6093863/2f2ecbbc-b1c9-4772-8a6b-8e02cf8bf71d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Charleston Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Charleston has to offer! 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Charleston | Number of things to do | 3 | | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: West Virginia’s Cultural Crown!](/things-to-do/charleston-lets-roam-treasure-hunt-west-virginias-cultural-crown.a2562569.activity-details): £10 | | Top 5 things to do | [Promise Land Bee Farm Private Tour in Charleston](/things-to-do/promise-land-bee-farm-private-tour-in-charleston.a48990801.activity-details)[Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: West Virginia’s Cultural Crown!](/things-to-do/charleston-lets-roam-treasure-hunt-west-virginias-cultural-crown.a2562569.activity-details)[New River Gorge Guided Paddleboarding and Kayaking](/things-to-do/new-river-gorge-guided-paddleboarding-and-kayaking.a50071209.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Promise Land Bee Farm Private Tour in Charleston](/things-to-do/promise-land-bee-farm-private-tour-in-charleston.a48990801.activity-details)[Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: West Virginia’s Cultural Crown!](/things-to-do/charleston-lets-roam-treasure-hunt-west-virginias-cultural-crown.a2562569.activity-details)[New River Gorge Guided Paddleboarding and Kayaking](/things-to-do/new-river-gorge-guided-paddleboarding-and-kayaking.a50071209.activity-details) | | With kids | [New River Gorge Guided Paddleboarding and Kayaking](/things-to-do/new-river-gorge-guided-paddleboarding-and-kayaking.a50071209.activity-details) | ## What to do in Charleston --- ### Popular places to visit ![showgirl in red costume](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6198123/640a38a1-ec8d-403b-b96f-5cd07e3f1317.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mardi Gras Casino Why not roll the dice with a visit to Mardi Gras Casino during your travels in Cross Lanes? Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mardi-Gras-Casino-Charleston.d6198123.Attraction) ![West Virginia State Capitol Building showing an administrative building and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6093863/4123dad3-48e7-4bf8-8e9d-7f5ec8b24f0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### West Virginia State Capitol Building Take a guided tour around West Virginia’s seat of government and marvel at its dazzling dome, which is covered in 23.5-karat gold. [](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Virginia-State-Capitol-Building-Charleston.d6093863.Attraction) ![Aerial Elevating Up Over Chruch Clocktower and Charleston West Virginia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6093871/38ca2804-aecc-4ea6-8720-11601f4b8bde.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Charleston Town Center You can do some window-shopping at Charleston Town Center during your trip to Charleston. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its casinos. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Charleston-Town-Center-Charleston.d6093871.Attraction) ![DJI Mavic 3 aerial drone footage of the University of Charleston in West Virginia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6093869/04191105-ca4c-4c3a-9a3f-4ece2973c3ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Charleston Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Charleston during your travels in Charleston. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its casinos. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Charleston-Charleston.d6093869.Attraction) ![West Virginia State Museum which includes interior views and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6263494/a897a9df-ee98-4321-acbf-f603dad8c211.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### West Virginia State Museum Familiarize yourself with the story of West Virginia at this nicely laid-out museum, which covers such diverse topics as coal and the Civil War. [](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Virginia-State-Museum-Charleston.d6263494.Attraction) ![Storm Over the Capitol](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/917/85c916fb-4bda-4b75-93e6-b818e18a85cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Haddad Riverfront Park Haddad Riverfront Park is just one of the places to see in Charleston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this walkable area, find time to visit its casinos. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Haddad-Riverfront-Park-Charleston.d553248621532657957.Attraction) #### Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center Learn about the events happening in Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center during your trip to Charleston. Visit the shops and casinos in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Charleston-Coliseum-Convention-Center-Charleston.d553248621558033120.Attraction) #### Southridge Center You can search for that perfect souvenir at Southridge Center during your trip to Charleston. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Southridge-Center-Charleston.d553248633992237572.Attraction) #### CAMC General Hospital If CAMC General Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Charleston. [](https://expedia.co.uk/CAMC-General-Hospital-Charleston.d624556329190764544.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Charleston ![Storm Over the Capitol](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/917/85c916fb-4bda-4b75-93e6-b818e18a85cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Charleston While visiting Downtown Charleston, you might make a stop by sights like Mountain Stage and Charleston Town Center. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Charleston-Downtown-Charleston.dx944517455940820992) ![Aerial View of the West Virginia State Capitol Complex](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976431335/b7e97d22-c913-4c5d-ba2f-33507571a56a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Teays Valley While visiting Teays Valley, you might make a stop by sights like Teays Valley Lakes and Sleepy Hollow Golf Club. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Teays-Valley.dx553248635976431335) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kanawha City You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Kanawha City. You might want to make time for a stop at Kanawha Mall Shopping Center or Blackwell Field. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Charleston-Kanawha-City.dx120505) ![Aerial view of Charleston, West Virginia skyline and South Side Bridge. Charleston is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of West Virginia and the seat of Kanawha County](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/944189156402298880/8730187d-6046-450e-a443-c845b94e2219.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### South Hills While visiting South Hills, you might make a stop by sights like Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve and Cox-Morton House. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Charleston-South-Hills.dx944189156402298880) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### West Side If you're spending some time in West Side, Ruffner Memorial Park and Patrick Street Plaza Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Charleston-West-Side.dx944189856763047936) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Institute When in Institute, you can plan a visit to Mardi Gras Casino and Memorial Ice Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Institute.dx553248635975865161) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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