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West Virginia: The Mountain State |
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West Virginia’s early history was shared with neighboring Virginia. Opposing Virginia’s secession from the Union, West Virginia was granted statehood in 1863. The state’s mineral assets (especially coal) would shape West Virginia’s history over the next hundred years.
Living up to its slogan, West Virginia’s increase in tourism has significantly aided the state’s economy. With plenty of of wild and wonderful, the state's nine million acres of forestland and dozens of parks have become America’s outdoor playground. Divided into nine different travel regions, the state offers a diverse menu of cultural sites, Appalachian crafts, spectacular scenic wonders and genuine hospitality. From wild to mild, from five-star resorts to rustic retreats, West Virginia truly has something for everyone. |
West Virginia: Archives
| Feature Title: | Nearby City: | Designation: | Directions: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucker County Overlook | Parsons | Point of Interest | Map |
| Canaan Valley WMA | Davis | Nature Preserve | Map |
| Randolph County Barn | Harman | Rural Barn | Area Map |
| Cass Scenic Railroad | Cass | Excursion Train | Directions |
| Watoga Lake | Marlinton | State Park | Directions |
| Beartown | Hillsboro | State Park | Directions |
| Blackwater Falls | Davis | Water Feature | Directions |
| Elakala Falls | Davis | Water Feature | Directions |
| Seneca Rocks | Seneca Rocks | Point of Interest | Map |
| Sites Homestead | Seneca Rocks | Historic Structure | Map |
| Green Bank - In the Zone | Green Bank | Point of Interest | Directions |
| Wendy Run Falls | Richwood | Water Feature | Map |
| Highland Scenic Highway | Richwood | Scenic Byway | Map |
| Falls of Hills Creek | Richwood | Waterfall Site | Map |
| Dolly Sods Scenic Area | Dryfork | Point of Interest | Map |
| Lost River State Park | Mathias | State Park | Directions |
| Shavers Creek | Alpena | Water Feature | Map |
| Mill Creek Falls | Huttonsville | Water Feature | Directions |
| Feature Title: | Nearby City: | Designation: | Directions: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corridor L | Sutton-Beckley | Scenic Drive | Map |
| Feature Title: | Nearby City: | Designation: | Directions: |
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| Harpers Ferry | Harpers Ferry | City Scenes | Map |
| Van Metre Ford Bridge | Martinsburg | Historic Bridge | Map |
| Feature Title: | Nearby City: | Designation: | Directions: |
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| Pricketts Fort | Fairmont | State Park | Directions |
| Valley Falls | Fairmont | Water Feature | Location |
| Tygart Dam | Grafton | Point of Interest | Map |
| Grafton National Cemetery | Grafton | Point of Interest | Map |
| Mother's Day Shrine | Grafton | Historic Attraction | Map |
| Barrackville Covered Bridge | Barrackville | Historic Structure | Map |
| Cheat River Gorge | Bruceton | Point of Interest | Map |
| Feature Title: | Nearby City: | Designation: | Directions: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling Suspension Bridge | Wheeling | Historic Structure | Map |
| Moundsville Penitentiary | Moundsville | Historic Structure | Map |
| Palace of Gold | Moundsville | Point of Interest | Directions |
| Feature Title: | Nearby City: | Designation: | Directions: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly River Upper Falls | Hacker Valley | State Park | Directions |
| Fidler's Mill | Arlington | Historic Structure | Directions |
| Feature Title: | Nearby City: | Designation: | Directions: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race for the Cure | Charleston | Point of Interest | Directions |
| A Christmas to Remember | Charleston | Historic Structure | Directions |
| Fireworks over Charleston | Charleston | City Park | Map |
| Charleston City Hall | Charleston | Historic Structure | Map |
| Feature Title: | Nearby City: | Designation: | Directions: |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Bend | Cairo | State Park | Directions |
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