Capitol Street
Capitol Street
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Capitol Street runs through the historic and scenic shopping and dining area of Charleston.
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Melissa Tee in DC
Washington DC, DC32 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
We were excited to see Charleston and had Capitol Street on our list from the suggestion on Trip Advisor. We did not do a tour, and perhaps if we did we would have learned more about it but there really wasn't a lot here of interest for us. We were hoping for local shops and other downtown type fun. We didn't find much of interest. There was a regatta the weekend we were there and there were musical acts down at the park and Capitol Street was closed to vehicular traffic. Still it wasn't something that seemed worth going back to.
Written July 4, 2024
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Lloyd H
Ponce, Puerto Rico125 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
Dead, dirty, boring, a lot of empty abandon houses by the farmers market. Most bars are closed mid day. Food is just about impossible to find mid day. Mall is mostly dead and empty.
Written May 1, 2022
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daylate
Flint, MI199 contributions
Dec 2021
We try to walk 2 miles a day while on vacation. This street is within that area for most downtown hotels. There are several restaurants / pizza places and shops. Some older buildings well cared for and area is clean and seems safe.
Written January 10, 2022
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TennisStar602
New Jersey704 contributions
Nov 2021 • Friends
Capitol Street was safe and well maintained. It was full of nice restaurants with metered parking, save for certain hours and for Sundays. Interstate 64 was not far away from this area. Still, much of the cafes were not open on a Sunday afternoon.
Written November 8, 2021
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TristaNichols
Saint Albans, WV16 contributions
Dec 2021
If you are passing through or just working downtown, there is something on Capitol Street for everyone. From the little bars, restaurants, book stores, bakeries, and even a few places to shop on your lunch break. There is a wide variety of options to choose from whether you are shopping for a new dress or simply grabbing some fresh roasted coffee from one of the little shops. I love the way the stores and businsses take the time to decorate for the holidays too. It's always so nice and taken care of - definitely improved on the apperance of downtown over the past few years.
Written January 5, 2022
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TWB
Cincinnati, OH2,492 contributions
Aug 2021
Fun place to stroll around for a spell. At night, there we found covered outdoor tables set up in the middle of the street. You can get food or drink from the establishments and find a place to hang that best suites you or hop around.
Written October 23, 2021
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Thomas M
Jackson, MI73 contributions
Sep 2015 • Family
this use to be the main attraction in charleston but today it's nothing but low class bars and hookers, stay away from this area if you want to keep your money and health safe
Written June 14, 2016
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Biggeer
Chicago, IL62 contributions
Feb 2011 • Solo
First there is little to no parking. Second it's fine in the daytime and there is a bookstore and places to eat, etc... At night they have many bars but there is so much violence I won't go back. My three female friends got mugged and beaten to a pulp. A knifing two different nights. Someone starting shooting a gun another night. Seriously not safe at night, I thought I would get killed.
Written December 18, 2011
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LadyRedRider
Charleston, WV270 contributions
Mar 2018 • Friends
No matter when you visit this area, park in a parking garage because the city of Charleston will find a way to ticket you. I have parked for 30 minutes with 2 hrs on the meter only to get a ticket. I have reported these issues and photographed the meters but I still paid. There is nothing worth seeing on Capitol street or close by. We parked to walk to the river - exactly 30 minutes and ticket on a 2 hr meter. I have never parked in Charleston on the street that I have not been ticketed. This place is a trap, park in a garage.
This is a big area for thieves, drunks, druggies, pick pockets, and tickets.
This is a big area for thieves, drunks, druggies, pick pockets, and tickets.
Written April 2, 2018
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HaveTimeWillTravel13
Charleston, WV15 contributions
May 2016
Capitol Street's anchor is Taylor Books, one of the best venues on the planet earth. But out the doors of Taylor Books you find amazing pizza at Graziano's, updated pizza and fantastically generous and delicious salads at Pies and Pints, top-shelf ice cream at Ellens, and something for anyone with average standards at Adelphi(?). Down the street, things get less inspired at the bars toward the river, but again, something for everyone. Capitol Street also has some other spendy restaurants, and a variety of shops and law offices - ho hum... Walk a block west on Quarrier, and find Black Sheep, where the food is great and the brew is world class.
Written May 24, 2016
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Yes it is open sundays
Written February 2, 2020
Is Capital Street the historical area and are there any tours
Written September 25, 2018
Yes. I believe all public places must be wheel chair accessible (I think it's a law there).
Written July 22, 2016
I recommend calling the specific shop of interest to determine their schedule before going downtown. I am sure the eaterys will be open but since the "retail" shops are locally owned its highly possible they will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
Written May 28, 2016
Look to stop around here as a half way point for our trip. Any suggestions on where there is public parking or where two young kids could run around for a bit?
Written May 13, 2015
There's a place called "Magic Island" right off the Lee Street exit (just keeping going straight on Pennsylvania Avenue, which is the street you'll be on when you get off the interstate) that has playground equipment and a lot of space to run around. It has free parking under the interstate (it'll be on your right hand side as you're driving down Pennsylvania).
If you want to put it in your GPS, try 35 Pennsylvania Ave, Charleston, WV, 25302 (that's the intersection of streets right across from it)
Written May 17, 2015
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