13 Fascinating Spots In West Virginia That Are Straight Out Of A Fairy Tale

There are a lot of magical places in West Virginia, from beautiful mountains and waterfalls, to forests and historical buildings. Here are a few spots in the Mountain State that will make you feel like you've stumbled into a fairytale.

1. Blackwater Falls State Park

What a magical view.

2. The New River Gorge

Isn't this shot gorgeous?

3. Sandstone Falls

These falls on the New River are certainly magical looking.

4. Coopers Rock State Forest

Is this Coopers Rock or some enchanted forest? It's hard to tell.

5. Cranberry Glades

The Glades in Pocahontas County are breathtaking.

6. The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

This former psychiatric hospital in Weston reminds me of the scary part of a fairy tale. It’s not a happy place but there’s certainly a strange presence to it.

7. Seneca Rocks

I love this shot of the enchanting Seneca Rocks with the stars above it.

8. Harpers Ferry

With its tons of history and historic buildings, Harpers Ferry could be in its own story book.

9. The Locust Creek covered bridge

This charming spot is the only remaining covered bridge in Pocahontas County.

10. The Palace of Gold

Palaces just belong in fairy tales.

11. The Greenbrier

West Virginia’s own luxury resort, the Greenbrier, is quite beautiful.

12. Babcock State Park

This grist mill at Babcock State Park is beautiful.

13. Heritage Farm Museum

This museum in Huntington looks like a fairy tale set a long time ago.

What do you think of these places? Are they fairytale worthy? Where else in West Virginia is magical?