West Virginia Family & Kids Activities
Embark on an unforgettable family vacation in West Virginia. From riveting rafting adventures to imaginative children's museums and thrilling theme parks, West Virginia is a family playground with kid-friendly attractions that inspire and entertain. Packed with exciting things to do and see with kids - from the Children''s Museum of the Ohio Valley to the Good Zoo, the Mountain State is a wonderful and wild destination that will light up your next family vacation. [
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Clay Center / Avampato Discovery Museum
Charleston - The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia is a magical place of wonder, excitement, and entertainment. Families enjoy awe-inspiring performances, captivating visual art, adventurous science galleries and fun special events that create a truly unique experience. Kids are fascinated by artwork and traveling exhibits, make a giant bubble, activate a volcano, and create a dancing water fountain. See a thrilling giant screen film at the Electricsky Theater. The Clay Center''s Avampato Discovery Museum offers colorful, hands-on science exhibits that inspire young minds. The Museum's four science galleries - Gizmo Factory, Milton Gardner's Earth City, Health Royale and Kidspace - feature fun, interactive learning experiences. Visit www.theclaycenter.org. [
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Children's Theater of Charleston
Charleston - Since 1932, The Children''s Theatre of Charleston has entertained and educated children about the theatre, giving them an opportunity to learn and thrive by participating in plays, performing on stage or in backstage roles. Presenting live theater by children, for children in Charleston, the CTOC gives children and families the incredible opportunity to share the joys of the total theater experience. Visit www.ctoc.org. [
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Camden Park
Huntington - The most thrilling amusement and outdoor entertainment park in West Virginia, Camden Park offers 30 action-packed family rides and fun attractions. Ride the classic wooden rollercoaster, Big Dipper, Paratrooper, Kite Flyer, Lil' Dipper, and Log Flume. Walk through the spooky Haunted House, take a train ride, or swing into action at the new 18-hole miniature golf course. Camden Park''s Kiddie Land is home to 9 rides for younger tots, like the historic Carousel, Kiddie Boats and Handcars. Visit www.camdenpark.com. [
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Children''s Museum of the Ohio Valley
Wheeling - Children''s Museum of the Ohio Valley is a spirited place for kids with interactive activities and hands-on exhibits on science, art, literature and history. The museum stimulates the intellectual and creative pursuit of learning through hands-on play with puppets, costumes, blocks, and glue. See the imaginations and creativity of children soar at hands-on educational exhibits, such as The Art Box, Puzzle Math, Puppet Theater, K.I.D Construction, the Lego Bar and Where in our World? Visit www.cmovkids.org. [
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Castle Halloween Museum
Benwood - Get spooked and celebrate Halloween at the Castle Halloween, featuring 15,000 Halloween artifacts. Housed in an old brick school building, the macabre museum features the most complete collection of Halloween memorabilia in the world - from 1860 to present day - including figurines, antique postcards, folk art pieces, old Victorian dolls, costumes, old signs and advertising pieces from Halloween products. Get a glimpse of TV and movie memorabilia, including a cartoon cell from "charlie brown and the great pumpkin," Harry Potter characters painted onto organ pipes, and Grandpa Munster. This historic museum also displays collectibles, statues, figures, and jewelry from Tim Burton's film "A Nightmare Before Christmas." [
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Good Zoo & Benedum Planetarium at Oglebay Resort
Wheeling - The Good Zoo at Oglebay lets families get close with nature''s creatures. This West Virginia family attraction features 85 species of fascinating wildlife, including South American spectacled bears, red pandas, tamarin monkeys, meerkats, molerats and an ocelot. Explore the Outback Exhibit, featuring kangaroos and wallabies, and Lorikeet Landing, where you can feed parrots from your hand. Watch the wild African dogs and playful river otters. Making learning fun, Discovery Lab offers hands-on activities and animal exhibits such as the colorful poison dart frog and tiger salamander. Visit the barn and feed the friendly goats, pigs, llamas and donkeys. Watch a show in Benedum Planetarium, where the giant screen captures the starry action. Take a journey on the historic C.P. Huntington Train Ride to the grasslands exhibit and meet an ostrich, or walk through the Wonders of the Wetlands and see cranes and bald eagles. Visit www.oglebay-resort.com/goodzoo. [
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Whipkey Tree Farm
Charleston - Take your family to Whipkey Tree Farm for a day of nature and adventure. Enjoy learning about wild plants and fascinating animals, pick vegetables and fruits, choose and cut down your own Christmas tree, or enjoy hay and sleigh rides at this West Virginia family destination and holiday haven in the heart of Charleston. [
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Heritage Farm Museum & Village
Huntington - Step back in time at this wonderful family attraction, where you can experience West Virginia's rich history. Heritage Farm Museum & Village offers fun tours of 15 restored buildings and three museums - Museum of Progress, Museum of Transportation, and Country Store Museum - which recreate and preserve the heritage of Appalachia. The Village is a faithful recreation of a Civil War-era village, with an informative museum. Kids love the Farm Zoo/Nature Walk, where they can meet and pet the animals. Visit www.heritagefarmmuseum.com. [
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Mystery Hole
Ansted - Experience the laws of gravity defied at the Mystery Hole, a mysterious, mind-baffling attraction that boggles even the most intellectual minds. West Virginia's most intriguing destination, the Mystery Hole is bizarre and puzzling spot where the Law of Gravity has gone berserk and left families and kids bewildered. Visit www.mysteryhole.com. [
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State Fair of West Virginia
Lewisburg - August 14-22, 2009 - The State Fair of West Virginia is a fun family festival and five-star agricultural event, featuring livestock and equine shows, live entertainment, musical concerts, exhibits, arts and crafts, contests and demonstrations, great food, beautiful gardens, a festive carnival, and endless family enjoyment at the State Fair Event Center. Visit www.statefairofwv.com. [
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Bowen Field / Bluefield Orioles
Home of the Bluefield Orioles, Bowen Field is a bucolic, tree-lined ballpark in the Appalachian League that seats 3,000 baseball fans. Enjoy exciting minor league baseball, family entertainment, fun events and classic eats at this renovated family baseball park. Cheer for the Bluefield Orioles and enjoy America's favorite pastime at Bowen Field for a hard-hitting night at the ballpark. [
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Enjoy an action-packed family vacation in West Virginia - from Camden Park in Huntington to the Mystery hotel outside of Charleston. Grab the kids and your sense of adventure and travel through the Mountain State, where good times and great Ramada Hotels await you. With convenient locations across the state, Ramada Hotels of West Virginia offer family lodging and affordable family vacation packages just down the road from West Virginia's most thrilling attractions.
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