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Things to Do in Charleston, West Virginia
Plan a weekend trip to Charleston, the capital of West Virginia, to visit great museums, attractions and restaurants.
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These West Virginia Destinations Are All Worth Traveling For
West Virginia is a mountainous tree-covered state with beautiful natural scenery, outdoor activities, and a deep historical and cultural heritage.
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Plan ahead for these events:
Charleston WV events:
- Vandalia Gathering - Every Memorial Day Weekend
- FestivALL Charleston
- Capital City Art & Craft Show
Ripley events:
- Mountain State Art and Craft Fair - Every 4th of July - July 4-6, 2025
- Ripley’s 4th of July Celebration - Every 4th of July
Other annual WV Events:
- Ramp Dinners & Festivals - Throughout West Virginia in April and May
- Bridge Day - New River Gorge Bridge, Every third Saturday in October
- West Virginia State Fair - Lewisburg, August 07-16, 2025
- West Virginia Strawberry Festival - Buckhannon, Every third weekend in May
- Mountain State Forest Festival - Elkins, late September
- West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival - Clarksburg, Every Labor Day Weekend
- Contemporary American Theater Festival - Shepherdstown, Every July
- Upper Ohio Valley Italian Festival - Wheeling, July 25, 26, 27 2025
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