Attractions, Activities & Things To Do in West Virginia
From Martinsburg to Summerville to Riverton, West Virginia overflows with fun things to do. Get a real feel for the gritty life of a coalminer at Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine. Ride the thrill-a-minute white water rapids of New River and Gauley River. Experience West Virginia's Appalachian culture at Heritage Farm Museum & Village. There's more to do in West Virginia and we've listed some of those things to do in the list below.
Museum of Radio & Technology
Tune into the halcyon days of radio at the Museum of Radio & Technology in Huntington, WV. The largest radio museum in the eastern United States features hundreds of radios, early TV sets, and a recreation of a radio shop from the ‘20s. For more information, visit http://oak.cats.ohiou.edu/~postr/MRT/.
[ Top ]Huntington Museum of Art
The Huntington Museum of Art proudly displays everything from 19th- and 20th-century American and European art to British portraits. In addition to the ten exhibition galleries, you'll find a pleasing sculpture garden and several picturesque nature trails. For more information, visit www.hmoa.org.
[ Top ]Heritage Farm Museum & Village
West Virginia's Appalachian culture and history is on view at Heritage Farm Museum & Village. Antique cars, a blacksmith shop, meeting house and farm implements give guests a clear idea of what village life used to be like. For more information, visit www.heritagefarmmuseum.com
[ Top ]Youth Museum of Southern West Virginia
Located in Beckley, the Youth Museum of Southern West Virginia displays three exhibits annually. Visitors will have fun learning about everything from dinosaurs to bats. There are also several presentations from children's authors. For more information, visit www.beckleymine.com/ym/ym-overview.cfm.
[ Top ]Tri-State Racetrack & Gaming Center
Greyhound racing excitement begins at the Tri-State Racetrack & Gaming Center in Cross Lanes, WV. What's more, there's a 90,000-square-foot casino and a handful of dining establishments. For more information, visit http://tristategreyhound.casinocity.com/.
[ Top ]New & Gauley River White Water Rafting
White water rafting is alive and well in West Virginia. Enjoy a wide range of experiences, from mild family class rapids on the Upper New River to Class V rapids on the Upper Gauley River. For more information, visit www.gauley.com.
[ Top ]Camden Amusement Park
The Big Dipper, Paratrooper and Log Flume are just a few of the rides kids will be drawn to at Camden Amusement Park. No doubt the arcade with its promise of prizes will be a popular destination. For more information, visit www.camdenpark.com/index.html.
[ Top ]Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine
Visitors to the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine are given a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of an actual coal mine. Delve into the history of coal mining via many compelling exhibits. For more information, visit www.beckleymine.com/.
[ Top ]Blackwater State Falls Park
Situated in the Allegheny Mountains in Tucker County, West Virginia, Blackwater State Falls Park is an ideal place to hike, bike, fish and swim. The highlight of the park is Blackwater Falls. Emanating from the Blackwater River, the falls cascade about 62 feet at the head of Blackwater Canyon. For more information, visit http://www.blackwaterfalls.com/.
[ Top ]Appalachian National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail stretches more than 2,000 miles through the Appalachian Mountains Completed in 1937 this incredible footpath traverses 14 states from Maine to Georgia. For more information, visit http://www.nps.gov/appa/.
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