From the northern part of the sate to the southern there is something for everyone. Just in the county that I live in has everything from great local restaurants to several Civil War battle fields, A Historical Museum, The Philippi-covered bridge that is the oldest and longest-covered bridge in the state and, Adaland Mansion. Just to name a few must see attractions in Barbour County .
West Virginia has some of the best white water rafting around at the New River and the Gauley River located near the New River Gorge Bridge. It is also home to Bridge day the largest one day extreme sports festival in the world along with fly fishing, hiking historical coal and timber camps. This is definitely a Fayette County must see. A must see on my list is Seneca Caverns home to some of the largest stalactite and stalagmites around and with lighted tours through the caverns every 30 minutes from April 16 to November 2 it is a great way to make your vacation fun and educational. If you do make a trip this fall be sure to check out Black Water Fall the leaves changing colors is like nothing you have ever seen .
West Virginia is also the home of great skiing. From Canaan Valley and Snowshoe Mountain to Oglebay and Timberline they have it all. Oglebay is open year round and has a breath taking light display at Christmas and Concerts in the park. Snowshoe is open year round with loads to do from playing golf to joining in the fun of Oktoberfest or the Fire on the mountain cook off. Canaan Valley is also a year round resort that offers everything from paint ball and hay rides to a skate park in the summer. Timberline is year round with mountain biking to horse back riding. All these resorts offer a wide variety of activities and great vacation packages and deals.
If all that is not enough for you we also have tons of Bed and Breakfasts, Festivals like the Strawberry festival, Apple butter Festival to the Oak leaf and Forrest Festival. Or if you are just looking to get away to relax and be pampered, give the spa at the Stonewall Jackson Resort in Roanoke or The Greenbrier Hotel in White Sulfur Springs a try. The Greenbrier Hotel is an award winning, five-diamond luxury resort with more than 50 recreational activities, three championship golf courses, nine restaurants and a 40,000 square foot spa now that is sure to please anyone.
So if you are considering a vacation regardless of the season be sure to take a look at Wild and Wonderful West Virginia. For more information on all the wonderful things to do go to visitwv.com
