West Virginia Travel Guide: Explore the Best Parks, Historic Sites, and Hidden Gems
Discover West Virginia with this Roam Your Home travel guide. Explore rugged mountain parks, scenic overlooks, historic towns, museums, and hidden gems across the Mountain State.
Discover Places to Explore
Looking for more places to explore? Browse all of our Roam Your Home articles about West Virginia, including state parks, mountain hikes, scenic overlooks, and historic sites. From New River Gorge to hidden Appalachian gems, discover some of the best things to do in West Virginia.
Blackwater Fall State Park
From rugged mountain ridges and forest trails to scenic river gorges and waterfalls, West Virginia’s parks showcase the wild beauty of Appalachia. Our featured West Virginia park highlights one of the state’s best outdoor destinations.
George Washington’s Bathtub
West Virginia’s historic landmarks tell stories of Appalachian heritage, Civil War history, and coal mining communities. Our featured West Virginia historic site explores one destination that reflects the Mountain State’s unique past.
Best National Parks in West Virginia
- New River Gorge National Park
- Bluestone National Scenic River
- Gauley River National Recreation Area
- Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Top 5 West Virginia State Parks
- Blackwater Falls State Park
- Babcock State Park
- Tu-Endie-Wei State Park
- Audra State Park
- Fairfax Stone State Park
Top 5 West Virginia Museums
- West Virginia State Museum in Charleston
- Huntington Museum of Art
- Clay Center Art & Science Museum in Charleston
- Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine Museum
- Oglebay Mansion Museum in Wheeling
Know Before You Roam: West Virginia Quick Facts
- Largest City: Charleston
- High Point (Rank): Spruce Knob 4,861 ft (24)
- Lowest Elevation: Potomac River at VA border: 240 ft
- State Nickname: “Mountain State”
- State Flower: American Rhododendron
- State Tree: Sugar Maple
- State Animal: Black Bear
- State Bird: Northern Cardinal
- State Fish: West Virginia Golden Trout
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Every pin highlights one of our articles featuring mountain parks, scenic overlooks, historic sites, and hidden gems across the state. Click a location to learn the story and start planning your West Virginia adventure.