Outdoor adventure abounds in the Mountain State. From whitewater rafting on the Cheat, New and Gauley rivers to hiking the state parks dotting the state, there are opportunities for all ages and activity levels. The state’s streams and rivers draw fisherman, while the state’s lush forests attract leaf peepers once the season begins to change each autumn. Those looking for history will find it along the state’s Civil War Trail or in the National Coal Heritage Area that tells the story of an industry that shaped the state.
This inventive restaurant in Fayetteville, West Virginia, pays tribute to former U.S. presidents and first ladies by way of sandwiches bearing their names.
Take a bite out of this Marion County, West Virginia, food trail that celebrates an Italy-meets-Appalachia specialty that originated as lunch fare for 1920s coal miners.
Take to the trees at this Lansing, West Virginia, guided experience that offers scenic zips near New River Gorge National Park.
Jump in an all-terrain vehicle or off-road motorcycle and follow miles of backcountry trails in Gilbert County, West Virginia.
This unique candy shop in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, offers a curated collection of sweet treats that are served up with a side of history.
This mountain resort in Daniels, West Virginia, offers a wide range of lodging options as well as plenty of activities throughout fall and into winter.
Get outside year-round at this resort in Snowshoe, West Virginia, where outdoor fun and adventure includes horseback riding, snowmobiling, hiking and snow tubing.
Enjoy a restful retreat at this halotherapy-focused spot nestled in the mountains of White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.
Lean about the native fauna of the mountain state at this 330-acre French Creek, West Virginia, destination that is home to over 30 species of animal.
Go stargazing at this state park in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, that is home to the largest designated dark-sky zone east of the Mississippi River.