Where to Go in West Virginia
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Charleston area
Charleston, West Virginia's capital, sits at the confluence of the Kanawha and Elk Rivers, offering a compelling blend of Appalachian heritage and urban vitality. This underrated destination invites v
17 itineraries
National Park
New River Gorge NP (Fayetteville, Lansing)
New River Gorge National Park is a cathedral of stone and rushing water where the New River carves through ancient Appalachian mountains, creating one of America's most dramatic gorges. Here, the icon
25 itineraries
Mountain Ski
Canaan Valley (Davis, Thomas)
Canaan Valley is a vast, pristine upland sanctuary where Appalachian wilderness unfolds across a dramatic bathtub-shaped landscape cradling extensive wetlands and the crystalline headwaters of the Bla
20 itineraries
Mountain Ski
Potomac Highlands (Petersburg, Franklin)
Nestled in West Virginia's rugged eastern panhandle, the Potomac Highlands offer a sublime escape into ancient geology and untamed Appalachian beauty. Here, underground rivers carve through limestone
24 itineraries
Character City
Lewisburg area
Nestled in the Appalachian foothills of southeastern West Virginia, Lewisburg is a charming historic town where Civil War heritage meets subterranean wonder. The area pulses with genuine small-town ch
1 itinerary
Character City
Harpers Ferry
Harpers Ferry is a remarkably preserved window into American history, where the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers converge at the border of three states. This intimate riverside town carries the weight of
17 itineraries
Character City
Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, West Virginia's capital, sits gracefully where the Elk and Kanawha rivers converge, a city where Appalachian grit meets genuine Southern charm. Steeped in over two centuries of history—fro
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West Virginia Itineraries
5 Days · Couples
New River Gorge NP (Fayetteville, Lansing), West Virginia
Bridge Light & River Song: Five Days in New River Gorge
9 stops
5 Days · Young Families
New River Gorge NP (Fayetteville, Lansing), West Virginia
Wildflowers & Wonder: A Gentle Spring Week at New River Gorge
6 stops
5 Days · Couples
New River Gorge NP (Fayetteville, Lansing), West Virginia
Sky, Stone, and Slow Mornings: 5 Days in New River Gorge
8 stops
5 Days · Young Families
New River Gorge NP (Fayetteville, Lansing), West Virginia
Sky Bridges & Slow Rivers: 5 Days in New River Gorge with Kids
6 stops
4 Days · Young Families
New River Gorge NP (Fayetteville, Lansing), West Virginia
Sky Bridges & River Song: 4 Days at New River Gorge with Little Ones
7 stops
4 Days · Young Families
New River Gorge NP (Fayetteville, Lansing), West Virginia
River, Rock & Little Legs: 4 Days in New River Gorge with Kids
6 stops
4 Days · Young Families
Potomac Highlands (Petersburg, Franklin), West Virginia
Caves, Canyons & Cocoa: 4 Days in the Potomac Highlands with Little Ones
6 stops
4 Days · Couples
Canaan Valley (Davis, Thomas), West Virginia
Frost, Falls & Firelight: 4 Days in Canaan Valley
5 stops
4 Days · Young Families
Canaan Valley (Davis, Thomas), West Virginia
Snow, Mist, and Small Wonders: 4 Days in Canaan Valley
5 stops
4 Days · Couples
New River Gorge NP (Fayetteville, Lansing), West Virginia
Gorge Light and River Song: 4 Days in New River Gorge
8 stops
2 Days · Teen Families
New River Gorge NP (Fayetteville, Lansing), West Virginia
Sky Bridges & Stone Rims: Two Days in New River Gorge
4 stops
2 Days · Teen Families
Canaan Valley (Davis, Thomas), West Virginia
Mist, Falls & Windswept Ridges: 2 Days in Canaan Valley
4 stops