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West Virginia is best known for its outdoor mecca, its history, and the arts and crafts that are produced. A West Virginia vacation rental is a great option for rest, and storage of all of the collectibles you’ll be buying. West Virginia Outdoors They say that West Virginia is wild and wonderful, and West Virginia has a reputation for being the outdoor capital of the Eastern United States. Absolutely superior whitewater rafting is found throughout the state. The wilderness areas are incomparable in this region of the country, and hunting and fishing is premier. Cyclists find the mountain terrains challenging. Golf fans drive balls on the Legends of Golf Trail, where famous golfers and designers have provided the architecture of the courses. West Virginia is also abundant in winter sports, namely skiing, snowboarding, tubing and snowshoeing. West Virginia Key Areas Find a marriage of history with modern down home culture in The Northern Panhandle of West Virginia. Wheeling is a historical city on the banks of the scenic Ohio River, with both pre-Revolution and Civil War background. Centre Market is a discovery of antiques, arts and crafts, and specialty/gourmet food for sale. Wellsburg is a river town appealing to fans of glass with the Brooke Glass Company. Newell is known for its Homer Laughlin China Company dinnerware. The Mid-Ohio Region is especially exciting for vacationers who love history and the outdoors. A true small town feel with pockets of history blankets the region, such as Parkersburg – a former commercial/defense area now featuring the Oil and Gas Museum in a old-style hardware store. Antiques and crafts abound in this region, and a feature is regional glass. Hills dictate the culture on the eastern side of this region, with more rural landscape. The Metro Region holds the state capital, Charleston, and both the State Capitol building and the Governor’s Mansion are open to tourists. Charleston provides a tranquil setting with plenty of urban character; shopping is delightful in the Renaissance Village. Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences brings together the arts with science and technology. Tamarack is a standout attraction in the New River / Greenbrier Valley region. Its unique architecture holds approximately 1,200 artisans and businesses, specializing in craft, fine art, entertainment, and food. Part of the Legends of Golf Trail is in this region, making for superior courses and captivating views. Greenbrier Valley holds lush forests and spas, which are a tourist attraction. In Beckley, visit the Coal Museum for local history; nearby is a three-room coal house. The five-lake Mountain Lakes Region is a forested mountain area as well. Heavy in wildlife, this region is ideal for hunting, fishing, and watching. The Bulltown district marks the place where Native Americans lived and a Civil War battle was fought; see living history demonstrations in three seasons. While hunting for shop treasures at festivals, farms, and small districts, why not stay in a West Virginia cabin rental. In the center of the Potomac Highlands Region sits the Allegheny Mountain range, and forest and wilderness areas cover most of the region. Cave tunnels lie under the ground, waiting to be explored. Winter sports are heavily supported for different skill levels. Plenty of history from ancient times to orders of George Washington to the Civil War is the rule here. A resort area can be one definition of the Eastern Region, where places such as the Coolfont Resort and Conference Center promote getaways coupled with healthy living. Berkeley Springs also shares a reputation for healing mineral waters. Still, history is present here, and you can drive on George Washington Heritage Trail Byway to get a glimpse of the area that intrigued Washington. Kearneysville contains purveyors of one-of-a-kind crafts like baskets, pottery, and handcrafted furniture. Mountaineer Country is blessed with a mixed culture of European descendents, outdoor fans, and students at several colleges. Morgantown is the home of West Virginia University, and the public can access several of its museums, such as the Cook-Hayman Pharmacy Museum. Outside of Aurora, Cathedral State Park is the last vestige of virgin timber in West Virginia, and is a National Landmark. Whitewater lovers seek out the Cheat and Tygart Rivers for various challenges. Sites and tours to see Beckley Exhibition Coal MineTour of a massive, two-story bunker built in 1958 in White Sulphur Springs Tour exhibition coal mine at Beckley Jackson's Mill, General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson’s family's ancestral home, north of Weston. Excursion railroads in Potomac Highlands Fairfax Stone Historic Monument State Park in Tucker County Philippi Bridge in Barbour County Mannington Round Barn Buckhannon River Bridge Dents Run Bridge Wheeling's West Virginia Independence Hall |