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Things to see in Charleston, West Virginia (United States): 11 places and when to go
Charleston, West Virginia is a city in United States with around 124,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 11 places in and around it, mainly Nature (3), Wildlife (3), History (3). The best known are Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Amherst-Plymouth Wildlife Management Area and Good Shepherd Church. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 20. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 38.3497, -81.6327
- Population
- About 124,000
- Places
- 11 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (3) · Wildlife (3) · History (3) · Temples (2) · Museums and art (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 669 km as the crow flies
What to see in Charleston, West Virginia
The places in and around Charleston, West Virginia, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred HeartChurch in West Virginia, United States264 m
- Amherst-Plymouth Wildlife Management AreaState Wildlife Management Area in Putnam County, West Virginia26 km
- Good Shepherd ChurchChurch building in West Virginia, United States of America22 km
- Hilbert Wildlife Management AreaState Wildlife Management Area in Lincoln County, West Virginia26 km
- Kanawha State ForestState Forest in Kanawha County, West Virginia11 km
- Woodrums' BuildingBuilding in West Virginia, United States of America397 m
- Loewenstein and Sons Hardware BuildingBuilding in West Virginia, United States of America179 m
- Sterrett Brothers' Dry Goods StoreBuilding in West Virginia, United States of America239 m
- West Virginia State MuseumMuseum in Charleston, West Virginia2.1 km
- Fife Street BrewingBrewery242 m
- Kanawha Valley Astronomical SocietyObservatory17 km
When to go to Charleston, West Virginia
The best time to visit Charleston, West Virginia is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:37
- FebPossible10:34
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:00
- MayBest time14:05
- JunBest time14:39
- JulBest time14:25
- AugBest time13:29
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:59
- NovPossible9:53
- DecPossible9:20
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 20. In April, 10 of the 11 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Charleston, West Virginia
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 669 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Huntington, West Virginia6 places71 km
- Beckley, West Virginia8 places75 km
- Parkersburg, West Virginia25 places102 km
- White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia13 places132 km
- McArthur5 places137 km
- Sheffield7 places150 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Charleston, West Virginia?
The best known: Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Amherst-Plymouth Wildlife Management Area, Good Shepherd Church, Hilbert Wildlife Management Area, Kanawha State Forest. In all, 11 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Charleston, West Virginia?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 20.
How do you get to Charleston, West Virginia?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 669 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Charleston, West Virginia as the destination and these 11 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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