Outdoors Attractions

Experience the great outdoors with Choice Hotels^®. Our West Virginia hotels are conveniently located near a number of picturesque gardens, stunning parks, and astounding wildlife. Take a look at the scenery and greenery that West Virginia offers.

In the Northern Panhandle

Deerhurst
61 Pine Lane
Colliers, WV  
304-527-2030

Enjoy a family-run tree farm with a sound registration with the American Tree Farm System. The family will run amok exploring the 25 acres of mature Eastern Hardwoods which the farm encompasses. Enthrall the family, and afterwards talk to the friendly staff, which will be more than happy to relate the ups and downs of farm life to your group.

Tomlinson Run State Park
Route 8
New Manchester, WV  
304-564-3651

Experience one of the most activity-laden state parks in the entire nation at Tomlinson Run State Park, which boasts opportunities for swimming, horseshoes, hiking and biking, picnicking, paddle boating, and more. Enjoy the park while it's in season - it's truly a respite you won't want to miss on your travels to West Virginia.

In the Mid-Ohio Valley

Spencer Heritage Park
207 Court Street
Spencer, WV  
304-927-1640

Enjoy a spectacular chance to re-commune with nature in the town of Spencer, one of West Virginia's most historic little towns. After you're satisfied with the birds, bees and other denizens of the outdoors, explore the historic side of this park, which includes a one-room schoolhouse and a fully functional oil derrick.

North Bend State Park
Route 1
Cairo, WV  
304-643-2931

This wonderful state-endowed natural attraction is actually named for the horseshoe-shaped curve which the North Fork of the Hughes River makes as it passes through this beautiful expanse. Enjoy a healthy multitude of recreational facilities nestled in a beautiful, tranquil and highly pastoral setting.

In the Metro Valley

Beech Fork State Park
5601 Long Branch Road
Barboursville, WV  
304-528-5794

Guests from all around come to Beech Fork State Park to enjoy the wonderful recreational opportunities which abound at this huge park which sprawls at just under 4,000 acres. South of Huntington, the amenities at the park include an Olympic-sized swimming pool, beautiful hiking trails which wind their way through the countryside, and picnicking.

Coonskin Park
2000 Coonskin Drive
Charleston, WV  
304-341-8000

Enjoy one of Charleston's most prized parks - located just 10 minutes from downtown Charleston; this is where many of the booming city's residents head for a day away from the hassles of city life. Enjoy over 1,000 acres of woodland dense with opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, golfing, swimming, and more.

In the Mountain Lakes Region

Audra State Park
Route 4
Buckhannon, WV  
304-457-1162

Before the turn of the century, the citizens of West Virginia felt attracted to the natural beauty of the Middle Fork River, a gorgeous bubbling body of water which runs through the middle of what is now Audra State Park. Enjoy gorgeous hiking trails which run through thousands of acres of heavily wooded lands.

WV Wildlife Center
Route 20 S
French Creek, WV  
304-924-6211

Known in its former incarnation as the French Creek Game Farm, this center for the preservation of nature has since enjoyed a healthy remodel and now features animals that have called West Virginia home for thousands of years, including deer, elk, bears, wolves, foxes, and more. After viewing the wildlife, stop by the fishing pond or unpack a picnic at the beautifully situated picnicking grounds.

In the New River/Greenbrier Valley

Hawks Nest State Park
177 W. Main Street
Ansted, WV  
304-658-5212

Experience some of the most breathtaking views of the New River Gorge. This park features modern recreational facilities, including an outdoor pool - perfect for a leisurely day spent escaping the West Virginia heat.

Little Beaver State Park
1402 Grandview Road
Beaver, WV  
304-763-2494

What do guests come to Beaver, West Virginia for? Well, among other things, Little Beaver State Park provides a considerable amount of draw for this quaint town. Sprawling over 562 acres, this state park is - contrary to its name - anything but little, and the recreational opportunities at the park include lake swimming, boating, rowing and even paddle boating.

In the Potomac Highlands

Seneca Rocks Discovery Center
Mononghela National Forest
Seneca Rocks, WV  
304-567-2827

Experience some of the most beautiful nature to be found in the state of West Virginia at the Seneca Rocks Discovery Center. Seneca Rocks and the surrounding area is a collection of geological formations which will fascinate even the most minerally schooled of visitors, and the Seneca Rocks Discovery Center seeks to educate guests on these intriguing earthly features.

Seneca Caverns
HC-78
Riverton, WV  
304-567-2691

Dive deep into the depths of the earth at Seneca Caverns, where seeing is truly believing. The state of West Virginia, unbeknownst to most, lies directly over some of the most beautiful cavern formations in the world - 300 million years old and filled with breathtaking beauty. Stalactite formations and more geological wonders await guests who dare to delve into the dark.

In the Eastern Panhandle

Berkeley Springs State Park
2 S. Washington Street
Berkeley Springs, WV  
304-258-2711

Experience the great outdoors at Berkeley Springs State Park, where a plethora of beautiful sights and sounds await the nature enthusiast in each and every one of us. Delve into the depth of Berkeley Springs, a working mineral spa located in a tranquil historic setting. An odd attraction at the park is none other than George Washington's bathtub.

In Mountaineer County

Cathedral State Park
RR 1
Albright, WV  
304-735-3771

Find yourself in the middle of one of the most beautiful ancient hemlock forests in the country. This wonderful natural location is one of the last living odes to the vast sprawls of hemlock forest which once dotted the Appalachian highlands in vast numbers. Trees tower up to 90 feet in height and some reach an impressive 21 feet in circumference.

Prickett's Fort State Park
Route 3
Fairmont, WV  
304-367-2731

Enjoy Prickett's Fort State Park, where you'll find some of the most ample recreational opportunities in the outdoors, such as hiking through wan, beautiful meadows and prime fishing spots. You'll also enjoy the historic fort, built in 1774, which the park is situated around. The park is, thankfully, open year-round.

In the Hatfield-McCoy Mountains

Cabwaylingo State Forest
Route 1
Dunlow, WV  
304-385-4255

Explore Cabwaylingo State Forest where you'll find yourself getting up-close and personal with some of the most beautiful nature in the entire country. Besides the gorgeous mountain views and bubbling brooks which await you, a plethora of recreational activities ranging from hiking to swimming and even basketball make this natural destination a sure-to-please stop for everyone.

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