DOWNTOWN. This attraction is very popular with residents and tourists alike. The walk curves 1.25 miles through the city on the banks of the Haxall Canal, James River and Kanawha Canal (which runs parallel to the James). It offers an interesting history of the river and the canals. A canal ride from Kanawha is a must!

[Under renovation through 2007.] The magnificent Capitol building stands as a monument to the glory and beauty of the city. Free tours of the building and the surrounding grounds offer an excellent explanation of the significance of the structure and the artifacts within. There are also several monuments on the grounds that offer visitors wonderful photo opportunities.

DOWNTOWN. This historic, downtown cemetery is popular for its history, statuary and interesting epitaphs. Burial place for Presidents Monroe and Tyler, Confederate President Jefferson Davis and more than 18,000 Confederate soldiers. The 90-foot granite pyramid that commemorates Civil War soldiers is a must-see.

SHOCKOE. Politicians and famous people rest in peace at this notable cemetery. The famed residents of this final resting place include United States Chief Justice John Marshall, Virginia legislators John Minor Botts and William Mason McCarty and Virginia governor John Mercer Patton.