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.

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.

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.

Nice park with wave pool and waterslide, mini golf course, pond, children's play park and dog…read morepark.. Just the dog park fencing needs to be redone up and people need to pick up their dogs poop and this place would be a 5.

Our 4 year old loves the park and the dog loves to walk. Its a great place to relax. Only wish is…read morethat they would fix up the putt putt. We would love to play there. They always have something cool going on. I recommend you checking them out in the spring.

It's just like the name get-away it was great I could believe the smiles on my family's faces.the…read morewhat me to take them all again. It's has very friendly atmosphere the people was nice. Thanks Mr.Grau. 2025

Steven was so friendly and accommodating in helping us book a last minute trip! Amazing service…read morefrom his whole team and the river was beautiful. One of the highlights of our trip!

The best playground to take young children to in Charleston, WV…read more I'm creating this business so any parents with young children who end up visiting Charleston, WV know that a fantastic playground exists. My MIL first sent us to another park that had a super rinky dink playground. I told my husband, text your cousin, he'll know the best playground in the area. Thank god we did, because he directed us here. Driving up I was a little concerned, because it is in the heart of a run down area. However, when we were there at 11 a.m. on a Thursday, it was completely empty. By the end one family came and joined, but I was surprised how few people were here. (I had the same thought at the Clay Center, so I've just accepted that I have no idea where the young children of Charleston are.) I just read online that it was recently renovated. No wonder it looked pretty modern and clean. None of that mulch on that ground that gives you splinters when it breaks your fall. There are two playgrounds so my kids (two and four) ran back and forth between the two. There's also a picnic area in the middle that is covered. Definitely bring sunscreen. I was surprised there's no trees or any type of covering. However, that seems to be the norm here, because the other playground didn't have any type of covering either. Being from out of town, I'm used to lots of shade at playground, so I'm glad I brought sunscreen. Parking is street parking, but there is tons of it. The park is fenced so that made it feel a little safer as well. This will be my go-to park every time we visit.

People watch out for this company Partners Confort Care They say they are there to help u with some…read more needs to your home they get 6,000.00 to put in your home all the did was changed some light bulbs Almost cost me a lot of damage they put a top on my sub pump for no reason if i did come home 2 Days later i would of lost my heater,dryer&Wash machine WOW Don't do it

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.

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.