West Virginia Directory

West Virginia is a wonderful place for any vacation or weekend trip. This state is the heart of Appalachia. There are stunning mountainous regions to see, as well as beautiful beaches. You'll love spending time in this interesting state. Here are the Top Ten Things to do in West Virginia.

10 – Audra Bird Park. A very picturesque park in Buckhannon, West Virginia is Audra Bird Park. You'll adore this lovely, scenic park and will see some fantastic varieties of birds during your travel here.

9 – Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine. The coal industry laid the foundation for prosperity in the United States. Find out about the fascinating history of this industry with a visit to the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine. There is a lot to learn and many interesting exhibits to see.

8 – The Home of John Henry. If you go to the lovely mountain town of Beckley you can visit the site that is reported to be the home of the legendary John Henry. Take a scenic train ride while you're here to see the beautiful, natural surroundings of this inviting little town.

7 – Tamarack Shopping. If you like to buy authentic crafts and art, head to the Tamarack for a unrivaled shopping experience. West Virginia is famous for the community of artists and craft workers. You can pick up some of their beautiful work here.

6 – Ghost Tours at Harpers Ferry. There is a haunted history to Harpers Ferry, or so some of the locals say. Take an evening Ghost Tour around this area to hear some of the chilling stories that tie directly into the local history.

5 – The Grand Vue Park. In Moundsville, West Virginia you can visit the lovely Grand Vue Park. In addition to all the gorgeous scenery there are activities, like miniature golf, Frisbee golf and even a Par 3 golf course.

4 – Harpers Ferry Main Street. Visitors to Harpers Ferry have called it a “living museum”. You'll see why when you take a day or two to meander down the historic Main Street district. It's almost like some areas are literally from a bygone era.

3 – New River Gorge Bridge. If you need a break from all the activities in West Virginia, be sure to stop by the New River Gorge Bridge. The bridge and all of the surrounding park in Beckley is a great place to take in all the nature and just take things nice and easy.

2 – Oglebay Institute's Mansion

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