West Virginia Vacation, Travel Tourism
Come Visit Us For A Mountain Vacation!
Welcome to the best kept secret in the mountains. West Virginia has it all: rural retreats and country culture, steep hills and deep valleys, scenic vistas, serene retreats, and serious adventure! We’re a great destination - within a day’s drive of 50% of the U.S. population. Come visit wild and wonderful West Virginia. We're Closer Than You Think!
Things To Do
We’re a paradise for recreation. With the heart of the Appalachian Mountains as a backdrop, there’s no end to the exciting adventures you’ll find here. From rafting and climbing in the spring and summer, to fall hunting and fishing, to winter snow tubing and skiing, Southern West Virginia has it all.
Take time out to shop. We have amazing artisans throughout our corner of West Virginia, and the crafts and stores you can find here are like nowhere else. There’s wonderful mountain cuisine to experience when dining out, as well. Top it all off with a spa and massage treatment, and you have the perfect getaway, close to home.
Things To See
Our region is full of great parks and forests. If you’re looking for scenery and natural beauty on your vacation, you’ve found it. With four full distinct seasons, you can experience everything nature has to offer, just by timing your visit to the turning pages of the calendar.
We also have a deep and rich history in the coal mines that made our country great. Add to that our numerous festivals and theatrical productions. Once you’re here, you’ll never have to look hard for something wonderful to see.
Places To Stay
There’s no shortage of accommodations in West Virginia. From luxury resorts to mountain cabins in the woods, you can find all the lodging options you’re looking for right here. Hotels in our area are plentiful, and can provide great service along with a great stay.
Our Area
Southern West Virginia is made up of the nine counties in the bedrock of our state. Each one has something to offer visitors at every turn. It could be adventure or relaxation. It might be shopping or dining. Maybe it’s our history, or the arts. This area is unique - there’s no other place like it. Come find out why.
Packages
Sometimes, you want a vacation wrapped up for you. That’s what our packages are. There’s definitely a vacation package here that’s right for you. And if there’s not, just call; most of the destinations in our area will be happy to create something just for you. All you have to do is book, and then come and enjoy.
Boy Scouts, Southern West Virginia, A Natural Fit
It was announced today that the Boy Scouts are coming to West Virginia.
Like, all of them. At once.
It’s big news. Around here, everyone knows that the scouts just purchased an enormous 10,000+ acre facility. It’s right on the New River Gorge, and will be home to a new Boy Scout High Adventure Base, slated to open in 2014.
But it was unclear if the Boy Scout National Jamboree, a once-every-four-years event, would be held here.
Until now.
This is like the Boy Scout Olympics crossed with an old mountain Rendezvous, with the X-Games tossed in for good measure. How many people come to the Jamboree? Try 200,000.
That’s a lot of bandanas. Or, I guess they call them kerchiefs. Whatever- it’s awesome.
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Line Dance Weekend
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The Imagination Movers
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