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Capitol Street

Charleston, WV
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Ranked #12 of 31 attractions in Charleston
Type: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Activities: Shopping, Canoeing
Description: Capitol Street runs through the historic and scenic shopping and dining area of Charleston.
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Brooklin, Canada
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88 reviews 88 reviews
16 attraction reviews
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

The drive along the stree and the highway on the other side of the river provide lovely views of the town and river.

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Lexington, Kentucky
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2012

Capitol St. is like no other, lined with beautiful, well kept, older buildings full of shops and restaurants...I loved the tree lined street as well. Very charming!

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See 4 more reviews by Ryan M for Charleston
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

It was a great environment and the shops are very diverse. The bookstore and pies and pints were great.

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See 6 more reviews by JKWVU_12 for Charleston
Port Orange, Florida, United States
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21 reviews 21 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2012

Capitol Street , The old buildings, the beautiful tree lined street is like looking at a post card. This was like a walk down memory lane remembering the old stores and in what building they were in. It was good to be back home again !

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See 6 more reviews by Leonard U for Charleston
Charleston, West Virginia
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21 attraction reviews
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2012

Capital Street used to be the place to shop until the Charleston Town Center was built in the 1980's. Now it is mostly small food establishments and business offices. The buildings have been revitalized and are well maintained.

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See 20 more reviews by Robin G for Charleston
Portland, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2012

In all my travels to the far corners of the world that have spanned a few decades, nothing ever tops the experiences of strolling up one side and down the other of our very own Capital Street, the "Main Street" of our fair city! Enjoy it for all that it is, which, indeed, is much!

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See 7 more reviews by Jim1975-2010 for Charleston
Willow Street, Pennsylvania
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12 reviews 12 reviews
7 attraction reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

If you want good eats just stroll down Capitol Street. I REALLY enjoyed Pies and Pints and always stop for ice cream at Ellens

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See 9 more reviews by PAHumaneOfficer10 for Charleston
Chicago, Illinois
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2011

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... More

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New York
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8 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011

A short (5+) walk from the Marriott. This place has a varied selection of books and an excellent coffee bar,

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Cross Lanes, West Virginia
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 June 2011 via mobile

This is just a stupid city street, nothing special to see but a few trees

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