Top 10 Vacation Attractions in West Virginia

From outdoors activities and zoos, to museums and thrill rides, here are the Top 10 West Virginia attractions.

1. Snowshoe Mountain
   Snowshoe, WV  
   

   A popular winter time and summertime retreat, Snowshoe Mountain has something for everyone. Skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, hiking, mountain biking, lake activities, golfing, horseback riding, symphony festivals...Snowshoe Mountain has it all.

2. Stonewall Jackson Lake
   Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park
   149 State Park Trail
   Roanoke, WV   26447
   800-CALL-IWA
   

   Enjoy one of the most pristine expanses of wilderness in the state of West Virginia at Stonewall Jackson Lake, named after the historical figure of General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, and you'll see why some of West Virginia's most eager boaters, fishers and swimmers enjoy the expansive 82 miles of shoreline surrounding this impressive aquatic feature.

3. West Virginia Independence Hall
   1528 Market Street
   Wheeling, WV   26003
   304-238-1300
   

   Explore the vestiges of West Virginia Independence Hall, where you'll see the history of Virginia in full-scale recreation. This is the fascinating location where heated political discussions and constitutional conventions eventually led to the statehood of West Virginia, a state which was largely the result of the Civil War.

4. Capitol Music Hall
   1015 Main Street
   Wheeling, WV   26003
   304-234-0050
   

   One of America's most famous radio stations, WWVA, broadcasts Jamboree USA from this interesting West Virginian town every weekend. For those who aren't familiar, Jamboree USA is a show featuring some of the top names in the music industry, as well as up-and-coming figures - all on the impressive stage at the Capitol Music Hall.

5. West Virginia Symphony Orchestra
   1 Clay Square
   Charleston, WV   25328
   304-561-3570
   

   Are you longing to hear the immortal works of Beethoven, Bach and the likes performed in faithful, moving recreations? Pay a visit to the West Virginia Symphony, the official Symphony of the state of West Virginia, and you'll receive an experience as acculturating as any. Many monthly concerts feature internationally renowned guest artists.

6. Tamarack: The Best of West Virginia
   One Tamarack Park
   Beckley, WV   25801
   

   Experience what dons itself "The Best of West Virginia", and with good cause. Enter through a gorgeous bronze door into some of the most distinctive architecture known to the state, homage to quilt patterns and mountains. The prime attraction at Best of West Virginia is the 200-seat theater which often features films and live performances, as well as one of the state's richest collections of art.

7. George Washington's Trail
   200 years after the death of the most renowned political figure in American history, his influence on the state of West Virginia is still a weighty factor. Now, experience The George Washington Heritage Trail Byway, a trail for vehicles which was recently forged through the Eastern Panhandle, containing rich discoveries for the likes of history buffs, scholars and families interested in learning more about the man who began America.
   
   
8. The Town of Harper's Ferry
   Guests who have taken to the Civil War Discovery Trail will find themselves stumbling upon the town of Harper's Ferry sooner or later. This town, the location where notable abolitionist and Union fanatic John Brown staged his infamous raid on the US Arsenal, is home to many informative and interesting museums, many of them located in the town's main park.
   
   
9. Contemporary American Theatre Festival
   Shepherd University
   Shepherdstown, WV   25443
   304-876-3473
   

   Held every July, this world-renowned event is where many theater enthusiasts go to brush up on their knowledge of the most recent works to hit the stage. Referred to as a "favorite summer theatre outing" by the venerable Washington Post, the festival finds its home at Shepherd College, which also houses a historic Opera House which frequently screens tasteful art films.

10. Civil War Discovery Trail
    202-367-1861
    

    Guests visiting West Virginia will certainly want to explore the effects the Civil War had on this state, which was closely involved in the epic conflicts of the terrible war which divided America in half. The Civil War Discovery Trail is perfect for the history buff seeking to learn more about the history of West Virginia through the infamous venue of the Civil War.

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