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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Teays River: David Sibray At Grandview West Virginia

West Virginia haunted by the ghosts of the Teays River and other ancient streams

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia is haunted by the ghosts of rivers that no longer exist. They writhe like snakes through its mountains, nearly...
Fall foliage surrounds the Glade Creek Gristmill at Babcock State Park in West Virginia.

The story behind the breathtaking Glade Creek Grist Mill at Babcock State Park

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CLIFFTOP, W.Va. — At first glance, the Glade Creek Grist Mill at Babcock State Park in West Virginia looks as though it has stood...
Wind Caves at Camp Kootaga: foundation member Tim Nolan climbs through a sandstone arch.

Beloved Camp Kootaga scouting landmark in W.Va. saved for generations to come

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PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — For more than a century, Camp Kootaga stood as a summer sanctuary for generations of scouts, a place where leadership, outdoor...
Dolly Sods at Sunrise

Breathtaking Dolly Sods wilderness attracts throngs to West Virginia’s high country

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LANEVILLE, W.Va. — At more than 4,000 feet above sea level, the Dolly Sods Wilderness in West Virginia has become one of the most...
Hatfield Cemetery

Improved access opens legendary "Devil Anse" Hatfield cemetery to more visitors

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SARAH ANN, W.Va. — A new entrance to a historic Hatfield Cemetery in southern West Virginia is making it easier for visitors to pay...