Destinations
Explore West Virginia Destinations
Browse the Mountain State by city, county and region. From the New River Gorge to the Potomac Highlands, find the place that fits your next trip.
West Virginia rewards travelers who look past the interstate. Within a few hours you can move from a whitewater gorge to a historic river town to a high-elevation spruce forest. Use this page to jump into our destination hubs, county guides and city travel guides — each one packed with attractions, outdoor adventures, restaurants, lodging and trip-planning tips.
Featured destination hubs
New River Gorge 
Pocahontas County 
Snowshoe 
Blackwater Falls 
Seneca Rocks 
Harpers Ferry 
Dolly Sods 
Sandstone FallsCities & towns
Metro Valley
Charleston
State capital, arts & riverfront.
Cabell County
Huntington
Ohio River culture & parks.
Monongalia County
Morgantown
WVU, Cheat Lake & Coopers Rock.
Raleigh County
Beckley
Coal heritage & Tamarack.
Fayette County
Fayetteville
Gateway to the gorge.
Greenbrier County
Lewisburg
Arts, dining & history.
Jefferson County
Harpers Ferry
History where two rivers meet.
Ohio County
Wheeling
Victorian charm & Oglebay.
Randolph County
Elkins
Forest gateway & railroads.
Nicholas County
Summersville
Lake, Gauley & adventure.
Tucker County
Davis
Blackwater & Canaan basecamp.
Tucker County
Thomas
Art, music & mountain food.
Morgan County
Berkeley Springs
Warm springs & arts.
Pocahontas County
Marlinton
Greenbrier River Trail hub.
Mercer County
Bluefield
Mountain city & overlooks.
Mercer County
Princeton
Historic Main Street & parks.
Counties & regions
Not sure where to start?
Use the Explore WV map or browse the bucket list for inspiration.
West Virginia destinations FAQ
What is the most popular destination in West Virginia?
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve is the state's flagship destination, followed closely by Harpers Ferry, Snowshoe Mountain and the Blackwater Falls / Canaan Valley area.
Which region should I visit first?
For a first trip, southern West Virginia (New River Gorge) and the Potomac Highlands (Pocahontas/Tucker counties) offer the widest mix of scenery and attractions.
How far apart are the main destinations?
West Virginia is compact but mountainous. Allow 1.5–3 hours of driving between major regions, and more on winding secondary roads.
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