List of State Attractions : West Virginia (WV)

1. National Land
2. State Land
3. Private Attractions
4. Shopping Centers

I. National Land

National Parks, Rivers & Historic Sites

• New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
  Sandstone cliffs, whitewater, and the iconic arch bridge.
• Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
  Confluence town with Civil War & abolition history.
• Gauley River National Recreation Area
  World-class autumn whitewater below Summersville Dam.
• Bluestone National Scenic River
  Remote gorge and riverside trails.
• Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
  Towpath and Potomac views along the state line.

National Forests, Refuges & Scenic Areas

• Monongahela National Forest : Highland wilderness, Spruce Knob, Dolly Sods, and Cranberry.
• Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge : High-elevation wetlands and boardwalks.
• Ohio River Islands NWR : Island chain habitats along the Ohio.

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II. State Land

Top Fifteen State Parks & Forests

• Blackwater Falls State Park
  Amber-tinted falls and canyon overlooks.
• Canaan Valley Resort State Park
  Open valley trails, ski slopes, and boardwalks.
• Babcock State Park
  Glade Creek Grist Mill and rhododendron-lined streams.
• Pipestem Resort State Park
  Trams, Bluestone Gorge, and resort amenities.
• Hawks Nest State Park
  Gorge vista and jetboat rides on the New River.
• Coopers Rock State Forest
  Cheat Canyon sandstone overlooks (near Morgantown).
• Watoga State Park
  Largest state park:lakes, cabins, and remote trails.
• Seneca State Forest
  Historic Thorny Mountain Fire Tower and backcountry cabins.
• Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
  Shay locomotives to Bald Knob.
• Beartown State Park
  Maze-like rock city boardwalk.
• Lost River State Park
  Big ridgeline views and historic cabins.
• North Bend State Park
  North Bend Rail Trail and lakeside paths.
• Tygart Lake State Park
  Clear mountain lake and lodge (near Grafton).
• Bluestone State Park
  Reservoir coves along the Bluestone River.
• Chief Logan State Park
  Wildlife center and amphitheater (southern WV).

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III. Private Attractions

Resorts, Tours & Cultural Sites

• The Greenbrier : Grand resort, historic bunkers tour (White Sulphur Springs).
• Bridge Walk : Catwalk tours beneath the New River Gorge Bridge (Fayetteville).
• Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum Tours : Landmark architecture & history (Weston).
• Snowshoe Mountain : Year-round mountain resort (Allegheny Highlands).
• Tamarack : The Best of West Virginia : State artisan marketplace (Beckley).
• Oglebay : Historic hilltop resort & gardens (Wheeling).

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IV. Shopping Centers

• Charleston Town Center / Downtown Capitol Street : Urban core retail & dining.
• Huntington Mall : Largest mall in the state (Barboursville).
• University Town Centre : Mixed-use shopping (Morgantown).
• The Shops at The Greenbrier : Resort boutiques (White Sulphur Springs).
• Shepherdstown & Harpers Ferry Main Streets : Historic boutique corridors.

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For more information about West Virginia, visit the state's official tourism site: West Virginia Tourism