West Virginia Travel & Tourist Attractions
West Virginia offers travelers unique opportunities. Discover West Virginia's raging rivers and serene mountains, its rich and engaging history, and its friendly people. Outdoor lovers call West Virginia the outdoor recreation capital of the East. That's not an exaggeration, considering the Mountain State's world-famous whitewater rivers, challenging mountain bike terrain, extensive trail system, great skiing, fantastic hunting and fishing, massive state and national parklands and the most extensive wilderness areas in this part of the country.
Augusta Heritage Center - Augusta Heritage Center offers classes and exhibits of making traditional music, crafts, dancing, folklore and more. Experience the chance to learn, share and enjoy this interesting and valuable heritage.
Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine - Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine is 1500 feet of underground passages that have been restored from the mine operated by the Phillips Family in the late 1800's. Get an authentic view of low seam coal mining from its earliest manual stages to modern mechanized operation.
Belle Boyd House - Belle Boyd House, famous for Civil War spy Belle Boyd spent part of her childhood in this house. The house has been preserved as a museum to honor this unique woman. Sections of the house include the Belle Boyd Martinsburg Room, the Lincoln Room and the Ben Boyd Store, which offers local history books, pictures, maps and Civil War memorabilia.
Blenko Glass Company - Blenko Glass Company, offers a interesting way to gain understanding of the making of hand blown glassware. Be entranced with the first floor's factory outlet area and its many examples of the craftsman's art. On the second floor you will see the Designer's corner, where nine leading American stained glass studios on display, a beautiful exhibit of their artistry as practiced today
The Bottling Works Museum - The Coca-Cola Bottling Company built this plant in 1939. Production ceased during the late sixties and the plant became a distribution center, operating as such until 1990. In 1992, restoration began and the plant is now a growing soft-drink exhibit and headquarters that houses an unbelievable display of Coca-Cola collectibles.
Camden Park - Nestled between the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Camden Park's twenty six acres are home to 25 amusement rides, including a kiddieland, log ride and three coasters. Camden Park offers games, food stands, a cafeteria, gift shop, miniature golf course, stern wheeler riverboat, extensive picnic facilities and authentic Native American burial mound.
Equestrian Adventures - Equestrian Adventures, offer access to over 6000 acres of trail on horseback riding fun along the New River Gorge National Park.
Fenton Art Glass Company - See for yourself how Fenton craftspeople transform the fiery glass into works of art during our free tour. Trained Fenton tour guides will lead you on a journey through America's largest handmade glass company. To complete your Fenton experience, visit the Fenton Museum. Established in 1977, it is dedicated to preserving the unique heritage of glassmaking in the Ohio Valley.
Good Zoo & Benedum Planetarium - Visit the 85 species of animals nestled in 30 acres of flowers, trees, hills, and valleys. The Discovery Lab is designed to make learning about animals fun and easy for children. Visit a barn filled with friendly domestic animals such as llamas, ponies, pigs and donkeys. Watch a show in the Benedum Science Theater. Journey through the zoo on a half mile train ride and much more.
Greenbrier River Trail - Greenbrier River Trail is a 75 mile long former railroad, now used for hiking, bicycling, backpacking, bicycling, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing. The trail passes through numerous small towns and 35 bridges and 2 tunnels as it winds through the valleys, also the trail is directly adjacent to the lovely Greenbrier River and is surrounded by peaks of the Allegheny Mountains.
Heritage Farm Museum - Heritage farm museum allows you to step back in time at this farm museum and village which recreates and preserves our Appalachian heritage. It features the farm museum, petting zoo, animal barn, displays and more.
Hinkles Drying Art Glassworks - Discover history and be entertained at the same time. Family oriented fun. Hand crafted glass comes to life through the use of a variety of tools in the hands
Huntington Museum of Art - The Huntington Museum of Art offers displays such as the beauty of glass, the wisdom and whimsy of Appalachian folk art, sculptures, the detailed work of American furniture, the serenity of 19th and 20th century American and European paintings; and the intricacy of Islamic prayer rugs.
Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum - Located in a restored Victorian-era schoolhouse, the Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum features a guided tour, interactive displays, an operating O gauge train layout, a gift shop, and a snack bar onsite.
Mini-Museum of Geology & Natural History - The Museum of Geology and Natural History holds the key to preservation, and exhibition of rock, mineral, and fossil specimens from all ages of West Virginia's geologic history. In addition to being a repository for all types of geologic specimens, the museum's on-going collections also includes historic books, maps, manuscripts, and artifacts.
Mountain Laurel Gallery - Mountain Laurel Gallery has a fine collection that includes: unique pottery, watercolors paintings, photographs, blown and stained glass, jewelry, silks, weaving, knitting, beautiful chandeliers and more. All of the pieces are hand crafted, many are one-of-a-kind.
The Mountain State Mystery Train - Mountain State Mystery Train offers spectacular routes and destinations to see. Experience some of the most interesting cultural attractions and destinations, They are designed to provide a truly rewarding, memorable and enriching vacation experience.
Oglebay Institute's Glass Museum - Oglebay Institute's Glass Museum is a treasure house of sparkle and glitter. Featuring over 3000 examples of Wheeling Glass made from 1829-1939, the glass museum displays cut lead crystal, Victorian art glass, and more.
Oil & Gas Museum - Oil & Gas Museum offers exhibits that allow visitors to explore into the past of the oil and gas history in West Virginia
Organ Cave - Organ Cave is one of the longest caves in the United States with over 40 miles of mapped passageways. The exploration of the cave is far from complete as teams of experienced explorers continue their work.
Palace of Gold - Palace of Gold was originally created to be a home for Swami Srila Prabhupada, founder of The International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Today, it stands as a tribute to Srila Prabhupada and is visited by thousands of people yearly. The palace features breathtaking stained glass windows and beautiful grounds.
Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad - Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad is one of America's most beautiful train rides. View historic farms and lush mountain greenery. Around every curve you are rewarded with the splendor of native wildflowers, evergreens and mixed hardwoods, in an unspoiled countryside environment. Eagle sightings occur on over 90% of all excursions.
Pricketts Fort - Pricketts Fort serves as a living history site where interpreters recreate late-18th century lifestyle through period attire and the demonstration of a variety of colonial crafts. Throughout the Season, you may find blacksmiths, spinners, weavers and other traditional artisans at work. There are also picnic tables, and a great nature trail.
Rich Mountain Battlefield - Rich Mountain Battlefield is one of the earliest engagements of the Civil War. It consists of more than 400 protected acres including the battle site at the top of Rich Mountain and a section of the Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike connecting the two sites.
Ridgefield Farm And Orchard - Ridgefield Farm And Orchard has beautiful landscape with fields abound with apples, pumpkins, and Christmas trees. Experience the harvests and capture the mood of the seasons. Discover the satisfaction of picking your own apples and pumpkins in the natural beauty of our farm setting. Share the fun of cutting your own Christmas tree with your family and friends.
Seneca Caverns - Seneca Caverns were discovered in 1760, and commercial tours began in 1930. Spectacular natural formations and huge chambers provide magnificent views for visitors and delight to photographers. Because of its astounding beauty, the caverns have earned the nickname 'West Virginia's Underground Wonderland.
Smoke Hole Caverns - Smoke Hole Caverns has an impressive system of walkways that ensures an accessible view of the many wonders. There is the genuine Crystal Cave Coral Pool, found in only one other cavern in the world, and filled with golden and rainbow trout! The Sparkling Room of Million Stalactites, with the second highest ceiling of any cavern in the United States and so much more!
Sunshine Farm and Gardens - Sunshine Farm and Gardens, In the past 27 years they've managed to amass a diverse collection of well over 10,000 different, hardy to zone 5 perennials, bulbs, trees and shrubs from every corner of the Earth on a 60-acre mountain top.
Tamarack - Tamarack features some of the best handmade crafts in the state. Guests have the unique opportunity to watch West Virginia Artists at work. Artists master their crafts in one of Tamarack's five demonstration studios daily as well as get answers to questions from the artists themselves. Also there are live entertaining musicians and actors you can enjoy.
Tomchin Planetarium & Observatory - Tomchin Planetarium & Observatory offers exciting and interesting planetarium shows and sky-watching. Learn about the moon and stars in a fun way.
West Virginia Penitentiary - West Virginia Penitentiary is a historical site that is over 120 years old. It is an imposing stone structure fashioned in the castellated Gothic architectural style and features opportunities to learn about the riots, great escapes, and the life of a prisoner.
Women's History Museum - Women's History Museum contains artifacts, documents and genuine memorabilia from more than 20 historic women. Including Helen Keller, Eleanor Roosevelt and many more.
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