The incoming year holds unlimited possibilities for adventurous outings, delectable meals, succulent desserts, and more – and you’ll find it all right here in our own back yard in the Mountain State. Why go anywhere else when the best adventures are right here at home? Check out the following adventures sure to make the coming year awesome in every way.
- Nuttalburg Mine Town
WikiMedia/Brian M. Powell Hike to one of the most well preserved abandoned coal towns in the country. You’ll be amazed at the hidden history along this trail. Learn more in this previous article.
- Spring Hill Pastry Shop
TripAdvisor/Sue Indulge your sweet tooth with one of West Virginia’s most iconic sweet treats: the hot dog pastry. Head to this historic bakery for the best of the best. This delicious treat was invented at this bakery in Charleston! Learn more here.
- Harper’s Old Country Store
Google Maps/Robert M Travel the back roads to an old country store at the foot of Seneca Rocks. Shop ’til you drop in the general store, and then head upstairs to scarf down delicious pizza from the porch as you gaze up at the enormous presence of Seneca Rocks. Learn more at this link.
- Journey off road to the hidden spot where Mothman actually lived.
Facebook/TNT Area - McClintic Wildlife Management Area What? Are you brave enough to explore the area containing what is believed to be the crypt of the legendary Mothman?? Get the gruesome location in this previously published article!
- The North Bend Rail Trail
Flickr/Mike Explore one of the most unique trails in the country. It has 38 bridges and a whopping 10 tunnels! Get the details from this article we published in 2018.
- Waterways Waterpark
Facebook/Waterways Waterpark Sit back, relax, and enjoy the very best of summer fun at this awesome water park. It has the best lazy river you’ll find in these parts. Get the scoop at this link.
- Winterplace Ski Resort
Facebook/Winterplace Ski Resort The biggest and best snow tubing park in the Mountain State is a can’t miss activity that’s fun for the entire family. There’s even a few lanes set aside for toddlers. Check it out here and then go enjoy!
- Sutton Lake
Facebook/Sutton Lake One of our favorite summertime escapes is along the shore (and on the water!) at Sutton Lake. The water is a mesmerizing blue, and super refreshing on a hot summer day. Get more info about all there is to do (and where to find the hidden beach in this photo) by visiting this link.
- John’s Family Restaurant
Google Maps This may be the quirkiest restaurant in West Virginia — and that’s definitely a part of the appeal… but just wait until you see photos of the food! We’re drooling right now just thinking about it! Get the delicious details from this previous article.
- The Castaway Caboose mountain camping adventure
Durbin & Greenbrier Valley RR Take a train ride into the mountains, and then watch as they unhook the last two cars and leave them (and you!) deep in the forest for an overnight excursion you’ll not soon forget. Get the details on this mountain adventure from this previous article. Let’s go!
- The Wonder Bar Steakhouse
Facebook/The Wonder Bar Steakhouse Travel to just outside of Bridgeport to savor one of the best steaks you’ll even have and views that are equally delicious. It’s a little off the beaten path, but totally worth the drive! Learn more from this previous article.
With so much to see and do in West Virginia, there’s no chance you’ll be bored in the coming year – especially if you stick with this list! Can you get to them all in just 12 months?
WikiMedia/Brian M. Powell
Hike to one of the most well preserved abandoned coal towns in the country. You’ll be amazed at the hidden history along this trail. Learn more in this previous article.
TripAdvisor/Sue
Indulge your sweet tooth with one of West Virginia’s most iconic sweet treats: the hot dog pastry. Head to this historic bakery for the best of the best. This delicious treat was invented at this bakery in Charleston! Learn more here.
Google Maps/Robert M
Travel the back roads to an old country store at the foot of Seneca Rocks. Shop ’til you drop in the general store, and then head upstairs to scarf down delicious pizza from the porch as you gaze up at the enormous presence of Seneca Rocks. Learn more at this link.
Facebook/TNT Area - McClintic Wildlife Management Area
What? Are you brave enough to explore the area containing what is believed to be the crypt of the legendary Mothman?? Get the gruesome location in this previously published article!
Flickr/Mike
Explore one of the most unique trails in the country. It has 38 bridges and a whopping 10 tunnels! Get the details from this article we published in 2018.
Facebook/Waterways Waterpark
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the very best of summer fun at this awesome water park. It has the best lazy river you’ll find in these parts. Get the scoop at this link.
Facebook/Winterplace Ski Resort
The biggest and best snow tubing park in the Mountain State is a can’t miss activity that’s fun for the entire family. There’s even a few lanes set aside for toddlers. Check it out here and then go enjoy!
Facebook/Sutton Lake
One of our favorite summertime escapes is along the shore (and on the water!) at Sutton Lake. The water is a mesmerizing blue, and super refreshing on a hot summer day. Get more info about all there is to do (and where to find the hidden beach in this photo) by visiting this link.
Google Maps
This may be the quirkiest restaurant in West Virginia — and that’s definitely a part of the appeal… but just wait until you see photos of the food! We’re drooling right now just thinking about it! Get the delicious details from this previous article.
Durbin & Greenbrier Valley RR
Take a train ride into the mountains, and then watch as they unhook the last two cars and leave them (and you!) deep in the forest for an overnight excursion you’ll not soon forget. Get the details on this mountain adventure from this previous article. Let’s go!
Facebook/The Wonder Bar Steakhouse
Travel to just outside of Bridgeport to savor one of the best steaks you’ll even have and views that are equally delicious. It’s a little off the beaten path, but totally worth the drive! Learn more from this previous article.
For more bucket list foods, keep reading to discover the best burgers in the state!
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