Things to do in West Virginia, United States: The Best Government Buildings

May 22, 2022 Tynisha Seiler

As you would expect, The Mountain State displays rustic charm with dramatic river gorges, large limestone caverns and spectacular mountain views. West Virginia hosts outdoor enthusiasts and family vacationers looking for fresh-air activities and serene mountain atmosphere. If stimulating city holidays are your preference, Charleston combines warm hospitality with a lovely riverside location. A family-friendly destination, you’ll discover children’s theatre, river park recreation and popular Bridge Road for shopping and dining. Smaller towns blend outdoor adventure with quaint village atmospheres. Set between the New, Greenbrier and Bluestone Rivers, Hinton is an historic rail town filled with turn-of-the-century architecture and a host of water activities at its doorstep – rafting, fishing, kayaking and more. In the heart of West Virginia, Summersville is a “Mountain Water Playground.” Its lakeside location encourages outdoor recreation from swimming and boating to scuba diving and rafting. And history buffs can trace Civil War battles throughout the states historic sites and state parks. Hiking or horseback riding along trails through deep hardwood forests is another family favorite, especially when you stop for a picnic along a clear mountain stream.
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1. State Capitol

1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV 25305-0009 +1 304-558-2000 http://www.legis.state.wv.us/educational/citizens/guide.cfm
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4.5 based on 513 reviews

State Capitol

Designed by influential architect Cass Gilbert, this grand building, the highest state capitol dome in the United States, is open to the public for tours and features decadent interior details like marble walls a massive crystal chandelier.

Reviewed By JenniferandAlan - Easton, United States

Every May for about the past 10 years we have visited WV and we make sure to always see the capitol building. During the week you can have a guided tour of the inside and it is a good tour. This year we got there around 5PM and just strolled the grounds. The flowers are beautiful. The statuary is amazing, Our favorite is the WV coal miner. We also visit the war memorial each year--WWI, WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War and the list of names. Thank you for remembering.

2. Greenbrier Government Relocation Facility

White Sulphur Springs, WV +1 855-453-4858 http://www.greenbrier.com/Activities/The-Bunker.aspx
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Greenbrier Government Relocation Facility

A Cold War Bunker that was built between 1958 and 1961 underground on the grounds of the Greenbrier; the facility is open for tours.

Reviewed By YStonefan67

Visited,shopped and had lunch definitely going back have been here twice now going back with family to hopefully tour all the grounds and do the bunker tour :)

3. Governor's Mansion

1716 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV 25305-0008 +1 304-558-3809 http://www.firstlady.wv.gov/tour/Pages/Collections.aspx
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Governor's Mansion

Built in 1924, the home of the Governor of West Virginia is a traditional Georgian colonial mansion with a stately, but somewhat homey, feel. Tours are conducted on Thursday and Friday mornings.

4. Jefferson County Courthouse

100 E Washington St Corner of W. Washington and S. George Streeets, Charles Town, WV 25414-1072 +1 304-728-3201
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Jefferson County Courthouse

5. Jefferson County Clerk Office

100 E Washington St, Charles Town, WV 25414-1072 +1 304-728-3215 http://www.jeffersoncountywv.org/
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Jefferson County Clerk Office

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