WEST VIRGINIA
ALMOST HEAVEN
Nature, uncrowded and pure, a West Virginia getaway awaits you with world-class outdoor recreation, rushing waterfalls, charming mountain towns and welcoming locals. Home to America’s newest National Park, New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, and 1.5 million acres of parks and public land, the Mountain State has been named a “must-visit” destination by TIME, USA Today, Lonely Planet, Conde Nast, and more.
Known as a 4-season destination of world-class outdoor recreation, in West Virginia you'll find more than 1,500 miles of trails to hike and bike, pristine waters for fishing, the greatest density of whitewater for rafting in the U.S, and three certified International Dark Sky Parks that will make a getaway here more heavenly than ever. Whether you enjoy kayaking on the clear blue waters of the first new state park added in over 30 years, Summersville Lake State Park, or heart-pumping adventure of skiing or snowboarding at Snowshoe Mountain Resort, West Virginia can deliver.
Looking for a new, one-of-a-kind experience? Take things underground and discover the West Virginia wonders that await in the incredible caves and caverns. Here, trained guides will lead the exploration of incredible formations and rich histories.
The best part – all this and more can be discovered and explored surrounded by charming mountain towns. In West Virginia, each mountain town is unique, but is guaranteed to offer picturesque streets, farm-to-table dining, local shopping and entertainment, southern hospitality, and cozy places to stay.
Discover rich culture in the mountain town of Harpers Ferry, known for its abundance of deep-rooted history, delicious dining, and picturesque landscape. This charming mountain town truly has it all as it’s part of the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Here, determining just how to spend your day is a difficult task as museums, exhibits, and hiking and biking trails are steps away. Visitors are quick to realize why it was named one of the most underrated U.S. travel destinations to visit.
And after adventuring and exploring all day, the only question left is where to stay? West Virginia offers accommodations for every budget, including a range of high-end resorts such as The Greenbrier to idyllic cozy cabins hidden within the forest of the Appalachian Mountains.
With so much endless beauty and adventure, it’s easy to see why John Denver referred to the beloved state as “Almost Heaven”.