And as has been mentioned, the calmer traffic is wonderful! What's especially important, no matter where you go, is to be willing to get involved in things to become part of the community - church, civic events, little theater, volunteering here and there - all this was what made me feel at home eventually, and I didn't know a soul when I first got to this area!
Not sure what your idea of vibrant is. Compared to Northern VA it is probably pretty tame. Maybe closest comparison would be Richmond but even then I see Richmond as being larger. With Charleston you have several smaller cities nearby. I like the area. You can be from one end of the county to the other in a matter of minutes.
Nothing like DC. Born and raised here. Can't go to store without running into somebody I know. Chances are I can go into show or restaurant 20 miles away and see somebody I worked with or went to school with. Economy and employment is so-so. Chemical plants that really built the area are all downsizing if not closing. Mining is still going big. Little mining in immediate area but a lot of area businesses rely on it.
Large chains and small Mom and Pop places are doing OK. They're trying to legalize gambling as we speak. I really don't see it but Vote last week seperated by 33 votes with some still left to count and contested.
I agree with the other poster who says the downtown area of Charleston isn't what it used to be. Most of downtown is offices now.
While there is still a mall in downtown the bulk of the area's shopping is just south of town in Southridge area and west of town in Cross Lanes. In my first post I pointed out that Charleston is just one piece of the entire Kanawha Valley. There is more to the area than downtown Charleston. Might even look into Putnam County. Teays Valley and Hurricane areas. Most winters have two or three extended cold spells where temperatures stay below freezing.
Snow falls, but only lingers on hilltops. Cool air may get trapped in the valley, creating fog and occasional smog.
First freeze is mid-October, last is late April. Recent job growth is Negative. Charleston jobs have decreased by 0. More Economy. More Voting Stats. Since , it has had a population decline of 4. Learn More The National Average is Home appreciation the last 10 years has been The average school expenditure in the U.
There are about More Education. Start Your Review of Charleston. In a state engulfed with wilderness, it's no surprise that its capital city, Charleston, feels much more like a small town. That's really because it is, with a population that hovers just around 50, But what the city lacks in cosmopolitan shuffle, it makes up for with history, events, and a whole lot of things to do.
Between the Appalachian mountains and the Kanawha River, the area was settled by pioneers, who moved west after the Revolution, and the first permanent settlement here was Fort Lee, built in Daniel Boone was an early resident and a member of the Kanawha County Assembly. Three major interstate highways, I, I, and I, all converge in Charleston. Discover the best places to visit and things to do during your stay with our list of the top attractions in Charleston.
Note: Some businesses may be temporarily closed due to recent global health and safety issues. West Virginia's most recognizable building, the Charleston State Capitol, rises majestically above the banks of the Kanawha River, with a dome five feet higher than that of the US Capitol in Washington, D.
The foot dome is entirely covered with State Capitol. The building's architect, Cass Gilbert, relied on themes from classical antiquity for this limestone building, as he did for several of his other well-known works, such as the U. Treasury Building and the U. Supreme Court Building in Washington. Of note inside the Capitol is the massive chandelier suspended from the top of the dome. Follow the history of West Virginia from prehistoric times by following a trail through this museum from the dark Coal Forest with displays of coal and fossils to a film of today's West Virginia landscapes.
On the way, you'll see archaeological finds including one of the state's most famous hoaxes, the Braxton County Rune Stone ; visit an original settler's cabin; take a realistic trip through a simulated coal mine; and get an introduction to West Virginia's history, culture, traditions, and art. Short films and audio commentary enrich the experience. Concerts and performances here include a variety of musical genres, in addition to classical, such as gospel, swing, jazz, Motown, rock and roll, and southern rock.
The Broadway in Charleston series also presents its productions here. Despite the variety offered here, this is only one of several performance venues in Charleston.
The Charleston Light Opera Guild produces off-Broadway shows, and Live on the Levee is a concert series featuring local and national acts performing a variety of music, from African and country to pop, every Friday evening from May to September at Haddad Riverfront Park. Productions by the Charleston Ballet include traditional classical favorites, contemporary, and folk styles. Add performances by the River City Youth Ballet Ensemble , and there are plenty of choices for things to do at night in Charleston.
Official site: www. Along Capitol Street, visitors can stroll through old-time Charleston, with its well-maintained historical buildings. Lots of factors go into choosing the location of your next life chapter. Does your company have an office in a city that excites you?
Does the industry you work in have a presence in that metro area? Do you want to own a car, or is walkability high on your priority list? Are you a museum buff, an avid hiker, or a music lover? Sit down and make a checklist of your city must-haves. Then, create a list of general areas that pique your interest. The COLI is updated quarterly, using data collected at the local level for over 60 goods and services. Learn more about COLI research methodology.
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