West Virginia Tourism and Travel Information

This West Virginia hotels & vacation guide has information on the mountains, golf courses, ski resorts, historical sites, fishing spots, whitewater rafting, wildlife, parks, hiking trails, rock climbing and other attractions.

West Virginia offers a huge spectrum of interesting things to do and see in the mountains. The scenery is breathtaking all over the state especially in the fall of year when the leaves are changing color.

People visit West Virginia around the holidays, summertime and all year for family vacations, business trips, spring break, romantic weekend getaways, short breaks, extended stays and more.

In West Virginia, explore the great outdoors. Outfitters can arrange an outdoor adventure for you. Ride AVT trails through the mountains. Hike. Bike. Camp. Fish. Golf. Horseback Ride. Ski. Bungee Jump. Rock Climb. Ice Skate. Go whitewater rafting. See a Civil war reenactment. Bird watch. See wildlife, waterfalls, gorges, valleys, mountain peaks, and wild flowers … Stay at a lodge, cabin, campground, luxury resort, budget accommodation …

There are 50 state and national parks, forests and wildlife management areas in the state.

Hike to waterfalls. Explore caves and caverns. Drive scenic highways. View the mountains and their entire splendor in the fall of the year when the leaves are changing colors. Take a train ride through the mountains.

Tour in a hot air balloon, in a plane or see the view from atop a mountain. See wildlife, waterfalls, gorges, valleys, mountain peaks and wildflowers.

Stroll through gardens. Tee off at a Golf resort or spend the day relaxing in a spa. Play the slots or video games at a casino in Charles Town. Bet on Greyhound Races and Thoroughbred races. Discover history at Civil War Sites, heritage sites and museums. Shop. Enjoy a gourmet meal at a fine restaurant.

Tour the historic district and gardens in Parkersburg. Attend a festival or the theatre at Shepardstown. In the Appalachian Mountains, visit the Swiss town of Helvetia to shop the quaint shops or attend yet another festival.

Soak in the hot mineral waters at Berkeley Springs. Visit this small town’s art galleries, studios, artisan shops and shop at boutiques.

Ride the Hatfield McCoy ATV trails. It is the largest trail system of its kind with hundreds of miles of rugged mountain trails.

Parachute off the New River Gorge Bridge at Fayetteville. Ride the Whitewater Rapids on the New River for more thrills.

Visit the small college town of Morgantown, home of West Virginia University (WVU). Dance the night away at a nightclub. Go shopping in one of the small boutique shops here.

See the state capitol, Charleston. It is a cultural center. Attend a play or hear the symphony play. See art exhibitions or a film.

Visit Stonewall Resort, a state park. Swim in Stonewall Jackson Lake or relax in the spa here. Tee off at the Arnold Palmer golf course here. Dine at a local restaurant for a really good meal.

A vacation in West Virginia has endless possibilities.