Gold Reflections Beside the Kanawha River, the gold-leafed dome of the the State Capitol rises, commanding almost any view of Charleston's East End. The city is pedestrian-friendly, with shops and restaurants in the Village District linked to the Town Center Mall, hotels and the Civic Center by walkways. The West Virginia Symphony's monthly concerts feature internationally-known guest artists, and West Virginia Public Radio's Mountain Stage, recorded live from the Cultural Center on Sundays, attracts musicians from around the world. Sunrise Museum, with its Science and Technology Center and Torquilstone Art Museum, features programs and exhibits for all ages. Home Runs and Hot Dogs For spectator sports, head to Watt Powell Baseball park and watch the Charleston Alley Cats, the Class A farm team of the Cincinnati Reds.
Video slots are a popular park addition.
I-64, Huntington is a town of wide streets, landscaped parks and a flourishing cultural scene, including the acclaimed Huntington Museum of Art. Marshall University enhances the cultural mix with its Marshall Artists Series and arts center. The town's growth is tied to the railroad. Each fall, the Collis P. Huntington Railroad Historical Society offers one of the nation's most popular scenic rail events, the New River Train Excursion. The society also offers other excursions.