🇺🇸 Charleston (WV) — your itinerary
5 days · 14h of activities · $43 per person in tickets & dining
Day-by-day plan
Day 1 — Arrival
2026-08-05
1h 30m · $0
Light afternoon after travel — ease into the city.
- 14:30→ 16:00Afternoon🏛️West Virginia State CapitolCass Gilbert-designed gold-domed capitol on the Kanawha River — free tours.1h 30m · Free · must-see
Day 2
2026-08-06
10h · $13
- 09:30→ 17:30Morning🌿New River Gorge National Park day trip1 hr east — America's newest national park (2020), white-water rafting and the iconic bridge.8h · Free park entry · must-see
- 14:00→ 16:00Afternoon🎭Clay Center for the Arts and SciencesCombined art museum, science center, and planetarium downtown.2h · $13 · recommended
Day 3
2026-08-07
2h 30m · $30
- 09:30→ 12:00Morning🎯Mountain Stage radio showLive NPR public-radio music show recorded weekly in Charleston — diverse roots and indie acts.2h 30m · $25–35 · optional
Day 4
2026-08-08
0m · $0
Free time — explore on your own.
Day 5 — Departure
2026-08-09
0m · $0
Quick morning visit before heading to the airport.
Free time — explore on your own.
Budget breakdown
1 traveler · 5 days
| Category | Per person | Per person |
|---|---|---|
Attractions & activities Entry tickets and activity fees from your plan. | $43 | $43 |
Restaurants (dinner each day) Midpoint of cost ranges; lunch usually $10-20 extra per day. | $0 | $0 |
Lodging (estimate, mid-range) 4 nights × ~$140/night | $560 | $560 |
Local transport (estimate) 5 days of metro / taxis / ride share. | $75 | $75 |
| Total trip estimate | $678 | $678 |
Mid-range estimates. Travel hackers can cut 30-40%; luxury 2-3×. Lodging assumes mid-range hotel/Airbnb.