The West Virginia State Capitol, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard E, +1 304-558-4839. 9AM-7PM M-Sa, 12PM-7PM Su. Guided tours available 9AM-3:30PM M-F. The largest state capitol dome in the country, covered in 23-karat gold leaf. The complex also contains the Culture Center, the Governor's Mansion and the Holly Grove Mansion, as well as many historical statues on the grounds.
Avampato Discovery Museum
300 Leon Sullivan Way, +1 304-561-3575, (http://www.avampatodiscov...). 10AM-5PM W-Sa, 12PM-5PM Su. Two floors of interactive science exhibits, an art gallery, and giant-screen films and planetarium shows in the ElectricSky domed theater. Admission $12.50.West Virginia Culture Center
1900 Kanawha Boulevard East, +1 304-558-0220, (http://www.wvculture.org/...). 9AM-8PM M-Th, 9AM-6PM F-Sa, 12PM-6PM Su. Three floors of exhibition space in the West Virginia State Museum, and research materials housed in the State Archives library.West Virginia Power
601 Morris Street Suite 201, +1 304-344-BATS 2287, (http://www.wvpower.com/). The local baseball team, a Class A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Games played at Appalachian Power Park from April through September. Tickets are $7 for one game, up to $490 for a season pass.