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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5 Bridges 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. New River Gorge Bridge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,054 reviews
Reviewed By NeoWasHere - Frederick, United States
We viewed the longest arch bridge in the Western hemisphere from the overlook decks on the Canyon Rim Visitor Center grounds. Its arch span is 1700 ft. long and the roadway is 876 ft. above the New River. The bridge opened for use in 1977 after taking over three years to complete. Every year on the third Saturday of October, Bridge Day is held to celebrate the anniversary of the bridge's completion. On Bridge Day, they close down the bridge to vehicular traffic as thousands of spectators walk across it and gather around to watch BASE jumpers risk their lives jumping off it and parachuting down to the landing zone or river below. Rappelling is also permitted. Bridge Day 2020 was cancelled due to safety concerns around mass gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic. In its 40 year long history, this was only the second time Bridge Day had been cancelled with the other being in 2001 due to 9/11. See you on October 16, 2021 all you adrenaline freaks!
2. Philippi bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
The oldest covered bridge left in West Virginia.
Reviewed By rebeccajwentz - Bridgeport, United States
Quaint little college town with a lot of Civil War history. Museum located next to the bridge in the old train depot is filled with Civil War memorabilia and even two authentic mummies which were embalmed by Graham Hamrick in the 1880's. The bridge is amazing to see as well as drive through.
3. Suspension Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 243 reviews
Reviewed By Biss1100 - East Palestine, United States
The suspension bridge was a very interesting engineering piece of history and has a lot of interesting information associated with it.
4. Barrackville Covered Bridge
5. Dents Run Covered Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By tiab853 - Morgantown, United States
I have lived in Morgantown which is in Monongalia County all my life but had never been to see this covered bridge . The road getting to the bridge is in great condition and you can easily pull off the road and walk across the short bridge. It is small and the back could use repainted/ stained. For those of you traveling from out of state , the road has typical West Virginia curves but not all that bad. Would recommend if you are in the area and like covered bridges. Its the only one in Monongalia County. There are 4 more covered bridges total in neighboring Marion, Harrison and Barbour counties if you are looking for more within an hours drive or so of this one. This is located near 2 different interstate exits and a short drive to hotels and restaurants.
