Institute Travel Guide
Charleston
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Promise Land Bee Farm Private Tour in Charleston
Where to stay in Institute
Downtown Charleston
While visiting Downtown Charleston, you might make a stop by sights like Charleston Town Center and Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences.
Teays Valley
While visiting Teays Valley, you might make a stop by sights like Teays Valley Lakes and Scott Junction Plaza.
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 The Shops at Kanawha.
South Hills
While visiting South Hills, you might make a stop by sights like Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve and Cox-Morton House.
Loudendale
Though Loudendale may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kanawha State Forest and Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve.
