South · WV
West Virginia
The Mountain State
Capital
Charleston
Best Time to Visit
May-October
01 Must-See Spots
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
whitewater rafting, hiking, and the iconic bridge
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
where the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers meet
Dolly Sods Wilderness
a highland bog that feels more like Canada than Appalachia
Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs
a historic luxury resort with a secret Cold War bunker
02 Hidden Gems
New River Gorge National Park
America's newest national park with incredible bridge views and rafting
Seneca Rocks
dramatic 900-foot rock formation popular with climbers
Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
ride a steam locomotive up the mountain
Blackwater Falls State Park
a stunning 57-foot waterfall and canyon
03 National Parks & Sites
04 Insider Tips
Bridge Day in October is the only day you can legally BASE jump off the New River Gorge Bridge
The Gauley River in fall is considered some of the best whitewater rafting in the world
West Virginia's back roads through the mountains are some of the best motorcycle routes in the East
Almost Heaven is the state's tourism slogan — and the mountain scenery truly earns it