Our trip to NC was canceled because of flooding so we extended our stay in Charleston, WV. I looked…read morefor things to do near there and Waterways came up. It was about a 30 minute drive through the beautiful mountains. Our 9-year son is a wheelchair user so we aren't always sure what the experience will be like but everyone there from the staff to the lifeguards were so kind and they went out of their way to make sure that his experience was fun and inclusive! He said our vacation started out a 3/10 and after our Waterways experience, he said it was a 10/10!

We absolutely love Water Ways. This has been a favorite summer destination for us since my son was…read morevery small. It's a kid-friendly blast. They have a lazy river, splash area, pool, slides, putt putt golf, concession area, snow cone station, and more. My son loves it. I love it. My parents love it. It is fun for all ages. The food is great. Really delicious hot dogs. It's a little hidden gem of Boone County.

The riverfront in Charleston is very artificial, with a high riverbank necessary, it seems, to…read moreprotect the town from flooding. The park here contains some sidewalks both at street level as well as closer to (but not on) the water, as well as an amphitheater and a few other facilities. I visited once when the street was closed to make way for a festival; festivals are nice but the notion of closing a street rather than having a real park seemed not that great. When there's no event going on, it's not the most happening place. Some work has been done on the area, and perhaps more will be done.

It is a nice recreational area along the Kanawah Blvd. On Fridays, there are food trucks and a DJ…read morelive with great music. You can stroll down for a while, grab something eat, and enjoy the breeze from the river. It has a beautiful view. Also, there are public bathrooms, very clean, and an area with tables and a playground for kids. If you are visiting, I suggest walk around the area and check-it out.

Today my husband and I took a stroll around the fishing lake at Coonskin Park on Hoppy Shores Dr in…read moreCharleston, WV We are both Charleston natives and we discussed how much the park has changed in our 60 yrs on earth. The park, especially on a gorgeous 80 degree Sunny Sunday day, would have been jammed pack with bumper to bumper cars cruising through the park. Every field, every table, every inch being utilized BUT not today! Today's generation doesn't like to go outside. A park goes to waste on them. It's a true shame. Tony and I walked around the small groups of people fishing and talking. We saw 2 turtles. I took pics of flowers and the beautiful scenery while our grandson enjoyed the playground with his mother. My only concern is that people are NOT using the trash cans. Pure lazy people! The cans were not full, people just chose not to take the few extra steps to throw stuff away properly!!

As a PA native, I never explored all the nooks and crannies of The Mountain State quite like this…read morebefore. With a name like Coonskin Park, it has to be a great place. I quite like it for the pickle ball courts. The groundhogs, however, despise this place since the lead groundskeeper of the groundhog community left many years ago to audition for the next Punxsutawney Phil role. He won the audition, which meant the rest of the groundhog community had surrendered their power and naming rights to Radical Ringtail, the leader of the Charleston Trash Panda gang. Now putting that totally irrelevant nonsense to the side, we can expect many great things to come from the beautiful views and scenic West Virginia trails.

This is the best place for views of the Charleston area and the capitol dome.read more

My friends and I travel to different states and do escape rooms. By far this was one of the best…read moreoverall experiences that we had. We did the Hunters Revenge room and everything worked really well, the puzzles were smart and took time and thought. The room was well monitored by the staff, clues were provided as needed in a timely fashion. The real thing I want to focus on is the time and effort put in by the staff to make this a great player experience. The set design was great, good story, just a lot of time and care was put into this and it was worth it. I've gone to some crummy escape rooms that are clearly just thrown together, the people running this have a passion for escape rooms, as a player it shows.

The most fun we had on our Charleston trip! My boyfriend and I decided to spend a weekend in…read moreCharleston, and I gotta say, there was not much going on. Locked and Coded saved our weekend and inspired us to make the most of our Saturday night. Novices to escape rooms, we dove head-first into the Wicked Cavern, the only 9/10 difficulty room. It was way beyond our abilities, but fun nonetheless. The staff members were incredibly nice and helpful from booking to finish (we did not win, for anyone wondering). While we probably won't be visiting Charleston again, I would recommend it to anyone staying or passing by looking for something fun to do.

I'd like to start off by saying I never write reviews, however this is BY FAR the best escape room…read moreI've been to. The rooms themselves are so high quality and realistic it doesn't even feel like an escape room! My group had so much fun solving the puzzles and looking for clues. The room was well thought out and had a solid story line. I have no idea how this place isn't famous yet, it is definitely Charleston's secret gem. I have tried many escape rooms in different cities and this is definitely my favorite. I highly recommend to anyone considering coming! Extra thanks to the owner for being awesome and making it such a great experience!

We had a fabulous time at Outta Time. The visit from beginning to end was great! The decor was…read moreawesome throughout the entire venue. The room setup was on point with the theme. Be on time so you don't run outta time!

Nothing beats a trip to the races, this one goes to the dogs though. Watching the graceful strides…read moreof the beautiful Greyhounds chasing the rabbit is something everyone should experience at least once. The animals are well taken care of and it shows with their playful nature before and after each race. It's nice just sitting back and letting a few bucks ride on your favorite pooch and they always have a nice program to gauge each animal's abilities. The viewing area is excellent and no matter where you're standing you'll have a grand view of the track. It's not expensive either, whether you're getting food or betting, you can really have a good time here even on a budget.

my one night in west virginia was spent at the dog races. and it was awesome…read more west virginia had to be the state that Deliverance was filmed in. Had to be. That or arkansas. ate at the main restaurant overlooking the track and had a great chicken fried steak + gravy.

Energy has some of the best indoor routes in the state.I highly recommend for experienced climbers…read moreand people just starting out. They have grades from V0 to V9 with some very challenging moves. The owners David & Julia Statler set them competitively and grade accurately. It's not the largest gym but they are planning on expanding and setting up some sport routes on a taller wall. We climb 2-3 times a week, they reset walls enough to keep it fresh. Once you get there it's easy to connect with other climbers and join them in some outdoor climbing/ bouldering. They're also very willing to spill their Beta if you ask. Very clean and welcoming atmosphere. They also have some gear and resources to help your climbing progress.

Routes are set very well and are graded accordingly. The owners set the routes for all skill levels…read moreand incorporate moves that will be similar for those that want to climb the New River. If you spend anytime at all in this gym it is super easy to get hooked up with the local climbing communities and good intel on the crags at the New. My wife and I have been members here for around a year and don't plan on leaving anytime soon. One of the best gyms and communities in the valley.