Top Things to do in West Virginia
Top Hotels in West Virginia
- 1. La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Summersville
- 2. Hampton Inn Wheeling
- 3. Hampton Inn Charleston-Southridge
- 4. The Country Inn of Berkeley Springs
- 5. Hampton Inn Weston
- 6. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Beckley, WV
- 7. Wingate by Wyndham Elkins
- 8. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charleston South, WV
- 9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Morgantown
- 10. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Beckley East
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10 Distilleries in West Virginia That You Shouldn't Miss
As you would expect, The Mountain State displays rustic charm with dramatic river gorges, large limestone caverns and spectacular mountain views. West Virginia hosts outdoor enthusiasts and family vacationers looking for fresh-air activities and serene mountain atmosphere. If stimulating city holidays are your preference, Charleston combines warm hospitality with a lovely riverside location. A family-friendly destination, you’ll discover children’s theatre, river park recreation and popular Bridge Road for shopping and dining. Smaller towns blend outdoor adventure with quaint village atmospheres. Set between the New, Greenbrier and Bluestone Rivers, Hinton is an historic rail town filled with turn-of-the-century architecture and a host of water activities at its doorstep – rafting, fishing, kayaking and more. In the heart of West Virginia, Summersville is a “Mountain Water Playground.” Its lakeside location encourages outdoor recreation from swimming and boating to scuba diving and rafting. And history buffs can trace Civil War battles throughout the states historic sites and state parks. Hiking or horseback riding along trails through deep hardwood forests is another family favorite, especially when you stop for a picnic along a clear mountain stream.
Restaurants in West Virginia
1. Smooth Ambler Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 130 reviews
Smooth Ambler produces fine artisan spirits by combining patient Appalachian know-how with the finest of American ingredients. Located in the rural Greenbrier Valley of West Virginia, Smooth Ambler uses state-of-the-art distillery equipment in conjunction with natural resources of the region: high-valley mountain air, natural waters, ideal temperature variations and friendly folks. These elements combined with a hands-on, grain-to-glass distilling, cutting and filtering process create a truly remarkable drink best enjoyed one slow sip at a time. It is a fact that Smooth Ambler Spirits are now produced at the highest and purest level possible anywhere in the world.
Reviewed By John2728 - Washington DC, United States
When I stopped by, only had time to buy a bottle, so didn't get to sample anything. Also it was during the pandemic, so tasting was done outside in a nice trailer/bar. Once inside, quickly looked through the gift shop and settled on a bottle of Contradiction bourbon....very tasty! The staff were very nice and I only wish I'd had time to take the tour. Next time!
2. Bloomery Plantation Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 275 reviews
We have closed our tasting room. After seven years we thought it was time for a change. Thank you to all of the wonderful guests , now friends, that have visited over the years. Keep following us on social media to see what the next chapter looks like. Cheers.
3. Sweeter Side of the Feud Winer
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
4. MannCave Distilling Inc.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
With Multiple International Awards for the products, MannCave is off the beaten path, this state of the art distillery offers some of the best Vodka, Moonshine Gin and whiskey available. Come take a free tour and see how it is made, sample the products for free, and if you like them, purchase right on site. Distillery is approximately 3 miles from Jacksons Mill State 4H Camp. Driving Directions from I79 Exit 105: Head towards Jacksons Mill State 4H camp. Take US-19 South to Jacksons Mill Rd (6.4 miles). Turn Right onto Jacksons Mill Rd, go (3 miles) to the end of the road and turn Left on Old Mill Rd (by firehouse). go 500ft and turn right on Valley Chapel Rd. Just past Dominion Energy (2.5 miles), Take the next Right, Millstone Rd and then the left fork in 500ft (Left Millstone Rd, gravel), go approximately 1 mile (past Cheyanne Drive stay left at the 1/2 mile mark) to the big blue building on the left side.
5. Mountain State Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Downtown Charleston's first distillery featuring sampling bar and gift shop. On-site distillery operations include mashing, fermentation, distillation, bottling and labeling.
Reviewed By 681dougm
Wonderful and friendly place go by and visit genuine people making genuine products support your local people and go by a visit a spell
6. Hatfield & McCoy Moonshine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By Connector763437
Enjoyed going to the distillery, it was very interesting learning about how Moonshine is made The samples were good, tried different ones and purchased some to take back and enjoy at our cabin at Twin Hollows.
7. Appalachian Distillery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Appalachian Distillery makes real moonshine right here in ripley wv. We offer tours and free tastings, must be 21 to taste. We also have a great gift shop!
Reviewed By BuffalowGal - Atlanta, United States
Enjoyed our pit stop at the distillery. The owner and his daughter were super friendly. We bought a variety packs of mini bottles to give as gifts. Excellent prices.
8. Black Draft Distillery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
We are Black Draft Distillery, the first grain-to-glass craft distillery in Martinsburg, WV since prohibition. Founded in 2014, we produce handcrafted Whiskey, Straight Bourbon, American Vodka, and Moonshine, using unique and locally-grown, all-natural ingredients. Be sure to try our Straight Bourbon and our Rise & Shine Coffee Moonshine on your next visit!
9. Still Hollow Spirits
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By LBWiles - Fairmont, United States
We saw a roadside sign in Davis, WV for Still Hollow Spirits that caught our eye - always on the lookout for a new boutique distillery or microbrewery. The sign gave no address but after a few inquiries of friends in the local area, we set out in search of new distillates. The Still Hollow facility is a small family run business on the banks of Stinking Run of Gandy Creek in Job (pronounced "Jobe"), WV. Very out of the way, but well worth the effort. The facility is in a beautiful newly built barn-like facility constructed with an open interior with beams and sections of local like woods in panels surrounding the interior walls; beautiful. The timber used in construction was locally harvested and milled; they planed the rough cut lumber themselves. I believe they have only been open for 2-3 years, getting things up and running. They were on Batch #004 of their un-aged 100% corn whiskey (moonshine) at our visit, during which we purchased a bottle of Batch #004 and bottle #9 of 45 of Batch # 001 of their Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey. The corn whiskey is 100% heirloom corn (Bloody Butcher) that they themselves and a couple of others grow for them to supply the operations. They bring the dried corn on the cob to the facility and shell and mill it themselves: a fully hands-on operation all the way. These are truly hand crafted products in small batches. They will be bottling for sale their first run of gin in Mid December, 2018. Other spirits in the lineup will be seasonal herb/fruit infused spirits. The Lutz family has beyond a doubt done a magnificent job with their small batch, locally sourced, hand crafted products. At 80 proof, Still Hollow un-aged 100% corn whiskey (moonshine) was as smooth or smoother than many triple run products that I've had the pleasure of tasting! Even Beezer sang the praises, and she refuses to imbibe of harsh moonshine!! LOL This is truly a find! If you have an appreciation of fine quality and unique spirits, definitely look up this place!! Highly, highly recommended!
10. The Original Hatfield Family Moonshine
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
