Charleston – Things to do with your Team
Charleston, West Virginia has a rich history in coal mining that has contributed to the city’s growth. It is West Virginia’s largest city and metropolitan area.
Charleston has many attractions your team will want to visit. Best of all, a lot of them are located close to each other, which makes driving a breeze.
Appalachian Power Park
Looking for some good old-fashioned American fun in Charleston? Take your team to Appalachian Power Park to cheer for the West Virginia Power. West Virginia’s minor league baseball team is sure to provide a lot of excitement for your team.
Contact the stadium ahead of time so they can work with you to get blocked seating so everyone can sit together.
Appalachian Power Park has deals on tickets and food very often, and even without deals the tickets and food are reasonable.
The West Virginia Power play games often, both day and night, which means finding time to go to a game won’t be challenging. The stadium is located near a lot of restaurants in case your team is hungry after cheering too hard. 601 Morris St, Charleston, WV 25301
The Clay Center’s Avampato Discover Museum
Interacting with gadgets and building things is always an enjoyable experience. At The Clay Center’s Avampato Discover Museum kids can let out their inner scientists and engineers.
Explore the Inventor’s Lab and tinker by yourself or with the help of the museum staff. Your team can construct rockets, robots, race cars, and more.
If you want to see the museum from an alternate perspective, you can scale Ashton’s Climbing Sculpture. The sculpture allows you to view all three levels of the museum.
Avampato Discover Museum is home to Caperton Planetarium and Theater. Shows play every hour from 12 to 4 p.m. There are three shows to choose from.
For those who have always wanted get up close and personal with a tornado, go see Tornado Alley. Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus & Andromeda tells the Greek tale of Princess Andromeda’s capture by a sea monster, later to be rescued by Perseus. The third show, National Parks Adventure, takes viewers on a virtual tour of major state parks like Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Glacier National Park. 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WV 25301
Kanawha State Forest
Taking your team on a hike is a great way for them to recharge their batteries and experience the great outdoors. Stop at Kanawha State Forest for a relaxing day outside.
Only seven miles from Charleston, Kanawha State Forest has 13 well marked trails for your team to choose from, each littered with streams, wildlife, and breathtaking views.
Make sure to stop at the visitor’s center to grab a map before heading out for a hike. There are also picnic areas available to the public if you and your team want to unwind and refuel after a long hike. 7500 Kanawha State Forest Dr, Charleston, WV 25314
Memorial Ice Arena
Whether it’s hot or cold outside, ice skating is an enjoyable activity for all ages. If you and your team are playing a tournament in Charleston, you can visit Memorial Ice Arena.
Slap on some skates and hit the ice, just remember to bring something warm to wear. If the rink gets a little too cold for you, there is a heated seating area to help you warm up. Admission and skate rentals are priced affordably.
After ice skating, your team can head to the arcade to play air hockey and other arcade style games. Memorial Ice Arena has a concession stand in case anyone gets hungry. The concession stand has everything a kid would want, like popcorn, hot dogs, and pepperoni rolls. 20 RHL Blvd, South Charleston, WV 25309
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Locked & Coded
Escape rooms seem to be all the rage nowadays. While you and your team are in Charleston for a tournament, you can experience one for yourselves.
Locked & Coded is more of a late afternoon, nighttime activity since they open at 5:30 p.m. There are two escape rooms for your choosing. each have a 60 minute time limit and a maximum occupancy of eight people.
Hunter’s Revenge locks you in a cabin and requires your team to work together to escape before the hunter comes back. You can bet he won’t be happy to find out that people broke into his cabin. The other room, Jail Break, makes you the bad guy. You and your team will roleplay as outlaws who are captured and thrown in jail. Can you breakout before it’s time for your execution? 222 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV 25301
Galaxy Lanes
Want an easy activity to plan that you know your team will want to do? Why not go bowling? Galaxy Lanes has cheap prices, friendly, attentive staff and fried pickles and corndogs that are to die for. Visit during the day for the normal bowling experience, or go after 9:30pm for laser bowling. 6545 MacCorkle Ave SE, Charleston, WV 25304
Marquee Cinemas – Southridge 12
Marquee Cinemas – Southridge 12 has 12 screens and 11 or 12 movie options. With that many choices, you are bound to find something everyone will be interested in watching.
Marquee Cinemas keeps up to date with movie releases and always has the newest movies out. Be sure to stop by the concession stand to get your popcorn, candy, and soda before the movie starts. 331 Southridge Blvd, Charleston, WV 25309
Charleston Town Center
If you don’t have too much time, but are looking for something to do, Charleston Town Center is a perfect choice. This two-floor mall has 130 stores to shop at. Charleston Town Center Mall has something for everyone and your team will enjoy browsing all of the shops available to them.
Charleston Town Center Mall also has a lot of full service restaurants including Chili’s, Outback Steakhouse, Panera Bread, Five Guys, Qdoba Mexican Eats, and more. 3000 Charleston Town Center, Charleston, WV 25389
While you and your team are in Charleston for a tournament, you can rest easy knowing there is a lot for them to do when they aren’t playing. Charleston is a hotspot for culture and entertainment in West Virginia and is sure to show your team a good time while they visit.