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The West Virginia State Capitol is the seat of government for the US state of West Virginia, and houses the West Virginia Legislature and the office of the Governor of West Virginia. It is topped with the largest state capitol dome in the country and is covered in 23-karat gold leaf. Its premises also house the Culture Center, the Governor's Mansion and the Holly Grove Mansion, besides some historical statues as well.

The Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia in Charleston is a state-of-the-art facility that integrates performing arts, visual arts, planetarium and science exhibits under one roof. The centre is best known for Avampato Discovery Museum, which has more than 9000 square feet of gallery space and is hallmarked by movable wall system and several large 2D and 3D artworks.

West Virginia State Museum offers a snapshot of regional history dating back to the prehistoric times. This stellar attraction features a trail through dark Coal Forest with displays of coal and fossils along with a video representation of West Virginia landscapes. This is dotted with several archaeological finds, an original settler's cabin, and a trip through a simulated coal mine.

Magic Island is a popular park located at the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha rivers in Charleston. It has a walking track, sand volleyball court, and some scenic picnic areas that attract a large number of visitors every weekend. Magic Island gained its name due to the rise and fall of the river level in the Kanawha, which caused the island to slip underwater, as if by some magic.