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New River Gorge National Park
America's newest national park featuring one of the oldest rivers in the world, world-class whitewater rafting, and the iconic New River Gorge Bridge.
58 km · about 65 min drive
West Virginia, United States · North America
Charleston sits on the route: 10 minutes from South Charleston, 58km from New River Gorge National Park.
Charleston is a town located in West Virginia, United States. With a population of 46,838, it is an important destination in North America.
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Charleston () is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of West Virginia. Located at the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha rivers, it is the county seat of Kanawha County. The population was 48,864 at the 2020 census (estimated at 46,482 in 2024). The Charleston metropolitan area has approximatelyRead more
203,000 residents.
Charleston was established in the late 18th century and formally incorporated in 1794, with the trustees being Daniel Boone, Leonard Morris, and William Morris. The city gained prominence in the 19th century with the growth of the salt industry and later expanded due to coal mining and the first natural gas well. After West Virginia separated from Virginia, Charleston became the permanent state capital in 1885. Its economy and infrastructure further evolved in the 20th century with the rise of chemical manufacturing and public sector employment.
Charleston is the home of the Charleston Dirty Birds of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and the annual 15-mile (24 km) Charleston Distance Run. Yeager Airport and the University of Charleston are in the city. West Virginia State University is in the area, as are West Virginia University and Marshall University satellite campuses.
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Charleston is located in West Virginia, United States, North America. The coordinates are 38.3498 latitude, -81.6326 longitude.
Charleston has a population of approximately 46,838 people, making it a town in United States.
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America's newest national park featuring one of the oldest rivers in the world, world-class whitewater rafting, and the iconic New River Gorge Bridge.
58 km · about 65 min drive
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