University of Charleston, Charleston

Name: University of Charleston
Address: 2300 Maccorkle Ave SE, Charleston, United States

#60 among attractions in Charleston

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The University of Charleston is a private non-profit university with its main campus in Charleston, West Virginia. The university also has a location in Beckley, West Virginia, known as UC-Beckley. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1888 (136 years ago)Coordinates: 38°19'58"N, 81°36'59"W

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2300 Maccorkle Ave SESouth RuffnerCharleston United States

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University of Charleston – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: West Virginia State Capitol, Appalachian Power Park, West Virginia Governor's Mansion, Clay Center.

~1690 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Architecture
West Virginia State Capitol, Charleston
9 min walk • Nestled on the banks of the Kanawha River, the West Virginia State Capitol is a magnificent building that stands as a proud symbol of the state's legislative and executive authority. Located in the city of Charleston, the Capitol boasts a stunning 293-foot gold dome...
1.2 miNW
Outdoor activities, Baseball, Sport venue
Appalachian Power Park, Charleston
31 min walk • Appalachian Power Park is the current home field for the Charleston Dirty Birds, a baseball team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.
~1350 ftN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
West Virginia Governor's Mansion, Charleston
7 min walk • The West Virginia Governor's Mansion is a historic residence located next to the Kanawha River in Charleston, West Virginia and is the official residence of the governor of West Virginia.
1.3 miNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Art museum
Clay Center, Charleston
33 min walk • The Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia in Charleston, West Virginia, US is a 240,000-square-foot facility dedicated to promoting performing arts, visual arts, and the sciences.
1.7 miNW
Historical place, City hall
Charleston City Hall, Charleston
44 min walk • Charleston City Hall is a historic city hall located at Charleston, West Virginia. It was constructed in 1921 in the Neoclassical style. It is located opposite the Kanawha County Courthouse, at the center of downtown Charleston.
1.3 miNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Charleston
35 min walk • The Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart is a cathedral church and a Minor Basilica located in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Along with the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Wheeling it is the seat of the Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston.
1.3 miNW
Sacred and religious sites, Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. John's Episcopal Church, Charleston
33 min walk • St. John's Episcopal Church is an historic Episcopal church located at 1105 Quarrier Street in Charleston, West Virginia, in the United States. On November 2, 1989, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. It was also listed as a contributing property in the Downtown Charleston Historic District in 2006.
1.1 miNW
Historical place, Church, Georgian architecture
Charleston Baptist Temple, Charleston
29 min walk • Charleston Baptist Temple is a historic Baptist church located at Charleston, West Virginia. It is a two-story, brick church with Georgian and Federal style details. It was designed by architect Ernest Flagg and constructed in 1924. It is composed of a central sanctuary block with matching wings and a rear addition constructed in 1955.
1.6 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Plaza Theatre, Charleston
41 min walk • Plaza Theatre, also known as the Capitol Theater or West Virginia State University Capitol Center, is a historic theatre building located at Charleston, West Virginia. It was constructed about 1912 and is a turn-of-the-century theater/commercial/office building located in a...
1.6 miNW
Art Nouveau architecture
Loewenstein and Sons Hardware Building, Charleston
41 min walk • Loewenstein and Sons Hardware Building, also known as the Loewenstein Building or Rite Aid Building, is a historic commercial structure located at Charleston, West Virginia. It was designed by the Columbus, Ohio architectural firm of Yost & Packard.
1.7 miNW
Interesting neighbourhood
Woodrums' Building, Charleston
43 min walk • Woodrums' Building, also known as Woodrum Home Outfitting Co. building, is a historic commercial building located at Charleston, West Virginia, United States. It is a six-story commercial building located in the central business district of Charleston.

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Which popular attractions are close to University of Charleston?

Nearby attractions include West Virginia Governor's Mansion, Charleston (7 min walk), West Virginia State Capitol, Charleston (9 min walk), West Virginia Capitol Complex, Charleston (13 min walk).