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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What to do and see in West Virginia, United States: The Best Outdoor Activities
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. Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 102 reviews
Very long hiking trail spanning over 2,100 miles and 14 states.
Reviewed By 844barbaras - Alexandria, United States
We took a great walk along the scene trail. Amazing view and totally worth going. I had some 'always bored teens' lol with me and they really loved it and took lots of photos. Afterwards told me it was totally worth going to. Priceless.
2. Grandview State Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 225 reviews
Reviewed By 3CuteVagabonds
The grand view is spectacular. It is only a short walk from the parking lot and is definitely worth a stop and a visit. The park ranger was super friendly and told us about the gorge and the park.
3. Hatfield McCoy Trail - Buffalo Mountain Trail System
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By MadDogTraveler - Valparaiso, United States
All of these trails on the Hatfield-McCoy trail system are awesome! The trails are marked very clearly and are great. The system is spread out around the area so you get to see the area and visit little towns. The landscape is phenomenal. This was my first trip down, not my last. The trails are marked well on the maps and the signs for the difficulty to drive. There are parking areas along the trails so you can trailer to far-out locations from where you stay.
4. Endless Wall Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By xu2002 - Cincinnati, United States
We hiked this trail the day before we went rafting on the Lower New River. It was so cool to see rafts going down the river where we were going to be the next day. The hike wasn’t too long and the views were amazing. It was over 90 degrees the day we hiked it and it was so shaded that we weren’t too terribly hot. Highly recommend this trail!
5. Cool Spring Preserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By kimmyimmy - Washington DC, United States
We walked “Linda’s Loop”, which is a fairly easy hike around the preserve. Maps say it’s a little over a mile long, but it seemed closer to 2. Beautiful!
6. Long Point Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By jensmithrn - Hurricane, United States
Great hike that ends in beautiful views of the gorge and New River Gorge bridge! The last 0.2 miles has a bit of a steep section, but was well worth it!
7. Monongahela National Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
An 830,000-acre preserve with campsites and hiking trails.
Reviewed By pattelbert - Alexandria, United States
We went to the Otter Creek area of the park. We walked the roads and trails for a couple of miles. The campsites looked well-maintained, and the compost toilet had plenty of paper. We'd go back to actually camp!
8. Hatfield-McCoy Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
9. Midland Trail National Scenic Byway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
One of the oldest and most scenic routes in the United States, the Midland Trail, or old U.S. Route 60, offers a delightful 119-mile journey across south central West Virginia. Outdoor enthusiasts head for the Greenbrier River Trail, which offers over 80 miles of well-marked hiking and biking paths. History buffs can stop off at any number of historic sites including the Old Stone House, a reminder of what life was like for the industrial pioneers.
10. Highland Scenic Highway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 112 reviews
The Highland Scenic Highway is a beautiful corridor through Monongahela National Forest. This designated National Scenic Byway extends 43 miles from Richwood to US Route 219, north of Marlinton, WV. It has four developed scenic overlooks. Each site provides a comfortable rest stop, with a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The Highway traverses the mountainous terrain of the Allegheny Highlands and Plateau, and rises from Richwood, elevation 2,325 feet, to over 4,500 feet along the Parkway. The Highway is a paved two-lane road, designated as State Routes 39 and 150. Rt. 150 is a 23-mile Parkway section that is not maintained in the winter. Travel is discouraged on Rt. 150 between November and March, sometimes April.
Reviewed By philc134 - Soddy Daisy, United States
This road is awesome for Motorcycling if you can keep your eyes on the road. The several overlooks are magnets for picture taking and leaf watching. Definitely worth the trip.
