When you’re planning a vacation for the future, it is always a good idea to plan your trip ahead of time.  This gives you something to look forward to, a more organized trip and allows you to spend your stay doing more stuff instead of wasting time on your trip planning.  It’s always a good idea to have at least three places planned out that you want to see and visit. 

So, to make things easier, if you’re planning a trip to Charleston, West Virginia, below are the top rated attractions for the area.  Be sure to keep these in mind for your trip!

Avampato Discovery Museum -  This museum makes a great visit due to the many things it has to offer.  When stopping by this museum, you’re visiting a Science and Art museum, a planetarium, 360 movies and a hands on children’s theatre.  This museum is great for all ages, a fun place to visit and a great way to spend an afternoon.

Capitol Market – If you’re looking to get out, have some fun, do some shopping and catch some great deals, this is the place to check out!  The Capitol Market has many different things for sale and you’re always guaranteed to find something you like here!  Also, hungry for a good bite to eat?  Not a problem, there is even a restaurant on-site for when you’re done shopping.

Kanawha State Forest – Are you looking to spend some time outdoors?  If so, be sure to check out this forest park.  Here we have a beautiful forest that lies just seven miles south of Charleston.  It also includes a large swimming pool, playground, hiking and biking trails, picnic areas and a 9,300-acre forest!  This is definitely a beautiful place to check out!

Make your stay in Charleston even more enjoyable by checking out these top three attractions for the area!