Charleston Town Centre is the premier shopping and dining destination in the Tri-State Area


The Charleston Town Centre is located in Charleston, West Virginia. The centre is a one stop place to shop, dine and be entertained. The centre opened in 1983 and at the time was the largest urban shopping centre east of the Mississippi River. It is still regarded as the upscale fashion leader in the Kanawha Valley. The centre is almost one million square feet of space with over 130 specialty stores over three levels, including large department stores, restaurants and a food court. The centre also boasts a three story atrium, fountain and three levels of enclosed car parking.

Stores at the centre include Men's and Women's apparel such as Abercrombie and Fitch, American Eagle Outfitters, Foot Locker, JC Penny and large department stores such as Sears and Macy's.

Restaurants and fine dining within the Town Centre include Chili's Bar and Grill, Chop House, Outback Steakhouse and Tidewater grill. There are also small food specialty stores such as Candy Craze, Dairy Queen, Great American Cookie Co, Starbucks and Subway.

Several Events and programs are held at the town centre throughout the year. These events include Halloween parties, fashion competitions, coffee festivals, Mall Walkers and even flu shots. The mall has a Teen Program where young people from the Kanawha Valley are invited to volunteer as a good will ambassador for the mall. Teens who take part in the program will learn how to work with the public, participate in marketing events, advertising and public relations and modeling shows. Teens who wish to participate in the program are required to audition for the program and will selected to be part of the program regarding their application, interview, personality and availability.

The Charleston Town Centre has a Kid's club that provides free entertainment for families. For kids aged 0 to 12 the centre provides activities for kids to partake in such as crafts, shows and educational activities. Kids who are members will also received special benefits throughout the year at the town centre. Parties are held throughout the year also such as Fairy and Pirate parties, Christmas parties and Thanksgiving activates. Disney Characters and Teen Pop Stars also visit the town centre.

The town centre has gift cards available for purchase from guests services located on level one. The gift cards are accepted at most retailers and restaurants within the mall. Gift cards are available in a variety of designs and colors. The centre offers visitors to the mall the use of Boobaloo Strollers, these strollers come with a convenient basket to place shopping in and provide a fun shopping experience for children. The strollers have a little door for the child to climb in, ability to simulate driving and a horn to honk. The strollers come in single or double size.

The town centers car park offers the lowest parking prices in downtown Charleston, the mall also offers monthly parking cards. Valet parking is offered to visitors of the Chop House and the car park is available for visitors who are attending a concert at the Charleston Civic Centre or the Municipal Auditorium. The town centre is also located steps away from the Marriott Hotel, Embassy Suites and Downtown Charleston.

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