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Happy crowds at last year's West Virginia Hunting and Fishing Show

Happy crowds at last year's West Virginia Hunting and Fishing Show

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West Virginia Hunting and Fishing Show, Charleston, WV

This three day expo is an outdoorsman's dream

by Scott Schambelan | January 13, 2012

The 25th annual West Virginia Hunting and Fishing Show is coming back to Charleston on January 20th through the 22nd with a full line up of events and attractions that the whole family can enjoy.

Taking place at the Charleston Civic Center, this Expo hosts over 240 booths dedicated to all things fishing and hunting. From Coyote Calling seminars and silent auctions to deer trophy scoring contests and live birds of pray …


Theatrics and live music are on tap for NYE at The Empty Glass

Theatrics and live music are on tap for NYE at The Empty Glass

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The Empty Glass, Charleston, WV

Charleston's NYE hot spot

by Scott Schambelan | December 28, 2011

Still don’t have any plans to ring in the New Year in Charleston? Want a cool, party atmosphere but don’t feel like spending an arm and a leg or waiting in uber-long lines? Then head on over to The Empty Glass for their New Years Eve Extravaganza.

Located at 410 Elizabeth St. in downtown Charleston, this bar hall has a full arsenal of beer and pub food selections, all within in a …


Charleston's got Pies and Pints!

Charleston's got Pies and Pints!

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Pies and Pints, Charleston, WV

Where the slices are large and the prices are small

by Scott Schambelan | December 14, 2011

If you’re looking for a delicious meal that will fill you up but won’t leave your wallet empty, check out Charleston’s Pies and Pints.

Located in the heart of downtown, this home town pizzeria does it right with fresh ingredients, a rich, flaky crust, and made-to-order specialties that will make even a hard core New York pizza aficionado nod their head in approval. And, all without the Manhattan price tag!

Vegetarians …


The historic entrance of the Craik-Patton House

The historic entrance of the Craik-Patton House

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The Craik-Patton House, Charleston, WV

Tours offer an in-depth look at 19th century life in West Virginia

by Scott Schambelan | December 01, 2011

If you’re looking to take in some history during your next visit to Charleston, be sure to check out the Craik-Patton House just outside the city center.

This 19th century colonial is constructed in the classic Greek Revival style with grand corniced designs, a symmetrically line entrance, and low-pitched gables, and is a vestige of a by-gone era, when petticoats were the fashion and the mass transit consisted of horse-drawn carriages. 

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Holly Day is fun for the whole family!

Holly Day is fun for the whole family!

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Holly Day, Charleston, WV

A festive festivity for the whole family

by Scott Schambelan | November 17, 2011

Charleston is kicking of the holiday season with Holly Day, a festive Christmas celebration that the entire family can enjoy.

Put on by the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences on Friday, Nov. 25, events get rolling around 11am, where kids (and parents) can take part in a host of activities, all themed around creating holiday crafts. From stocking stuffers and cards for soldiers, to the famous tree decorating …


Charleston's historic Brass Pineapple B&B

Charleston's historic Brass Pineapple B&B

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The Brass Pineapple, Charleston, WV

A historic B&B with modern sensibilities

by Scott Schambelan | November 09, 2011

If your looking for a holistic escape this holiday season, Charleston’s Brass Pineapple is an elegant Bed & Breakfast that is sure to sooth your senses.

Located in the downtown Historic District, along an oak-lined street just half a block from the State Capital buildings, this B&B is housed in one of the city’s charming Victorian-style mansions. Decorated with colonial-era antiques and furniture, visitors can’t help but feel transported back to antiquity …






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