Attractions in West Virginia

Drawdy Creek Falls

West Virginia is a vacation destination of the highest order, filled with attractions discovered and undiscovered. No matter the form of refreshment and relaxation you seek, you'll find plenty of opportunity among the West Virginia hills.

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Stay tuned as we add more categories and more landmarks under our expanding list of attractions in West Virginia. Please be aware that for-profit attractions may be otherwise included under our lodging and recreation sections.

How we define "attractions"

Members of the West Virginia Explorer development team thought long about how they might organize the resources we've come to call attractions. "Attractions" seemed to best define the resources for those of us who are beguiled by the state. Keep in mind that many attractions so-labelled are undeveloped, and their access may not be as easily managed as would be in the traditional sense.

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Drawdy Falls drops over two sandstone shelves at Drawdy Falls Park near Peytona.

Forgotten Drawdy Falls in West Virginia inspiring new generation to care

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PEYTONA, W.Va. — Drawdy Falls, one of the most scenic and accessible waterfalls in West Virginia, is attracting a huge amount of attention after...
Point of Beginning Monument In West Virginia

At tip of W.Va.'s northern panhandle, "Point of Beginning" marks start of the West

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EAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio — Some say that the American West begins at West Virginia— specifically at the tip of its northern panhandle—and there's a...
Best swimming holes in West Virginia

The 10 best swimming holes in West Virginia for ideal summer escapes

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Whether you're chasing cool, crystal-clear waters or hidden natural pools tucked into lush forest valleys, these publicly accessible swimming holes in...
New River Gorge Demolitons

Park Service releases finding on demos of historic structures in New River Gorge

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GLEN JEAN, W.Va. — The National Park Service has announced a decision and the release of a "finding of no significant impact" for the...
Wind Caves at Camp Kootaga: foundation member Tim Nolan climbs through a sandstone arch.

Natural wonder reopens: legendary Wind Caves may soon welcome tourists

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ELIZABETH, W.Va. — One of the best-kept secrets in West Virginia, the legendary Wind Caves near Parkersburg may soon open to the public for...