b'CharlestonW E S TV I R G I N I ADiscover the Undiscovered.Welcome to Charleston, West Virginia, the state capital ofFinding a path, trail, or stream to quench your thirst for the Almost Heaven! Whether youre a resident, frequent visitor,great outdoors is super easy in the Charleston area. There or a newcomer, we encourage you to Discover the Undis- is an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities, covered Charleston. There are more than 20 other placesincluding the nations newest National Park just an hours named Charleston in the United States, so here are a fewdrive south of the city.things that make Charleston, W.Va. special. The most visi-ble reason we stand out from the others is our shiny, goldCharleston likes to throw a party, and does so as often as Capitol dome. Yes, its real. possible! Live on the Levee, FestivALL, the Sternwheel Regatta, and USA Cycling are just a few of the festivals and Our location is a winner! Charleston is nestled snugly insignature events that get people dancing in the streets. the Appalachian Mountains where two rivers and three interstates meet. Two-thirds of the U.S. population canFlip through these pages to find out more about our dis-drive here within a day. The area is served by West Virginiatinctive neighborhoods. Wealso encourage you to explore, International Yeager Airport, named for local boy anddine and play in our neighboring cities of South Charleston, national hero Chuck Yeager, the first pilot to break theDunbar, Nitro, and St. Albans. sound barrier. Well see you soon in the Undiscovered Charleston!Before you get here, visit our website, and5Travel Tool Kitdownload our app to plan your #CWV visit. 8Explore Outdoor Recreation16Discover CWV28Friendly Neighbors'