10 Amazing Places You Can Go On One Tank Of Gas In West Virginia

You don't have to travel far to see plenty of amazing sights in West Virginia. This trip is only 300 miles, so even if you don't have the most fuel efficient car, you should be able to see everything in under one tank. It will take some time to enjoy all the sights, however, so you may want to plan your trip over two or three days. Click here for an interactive map that you can adjust to suit your travel needs.

1. Beckley Exhibition Mine

You can ride through an old coal mine and tour a former coal town here. Don't miss their Christmas celebration!

2. Ghost Town of Thurmond

This former coal town has a population of just 5 people now, but you can still visit.

3. New River Gorge Bridge

West Virginia's iconic bridge is stunning to view in person. While you're in the area, check out the town of Fayetteville, filled with great shops and restaurants.

4. Babcock State Park

This beautiful state park is home to a working grist mill, as well as great hiking trails and overnight cabins.

5. Sandstone Falls

It's just an easy hike to get up close to these magnificent waterfalls.

6. Organ Cave

This vast cave has fossils and rare bats, and also played a part in Civil War history. Call (304)-645-7600 to book your tours in the winter.

7. Green Bank Telescope

The Green Bank Telescope is the world's largest fully steerable radio telescope. You can tour the telescope and appreciate the quiet town, where many electronic devices are banned so as not to interfere with the telescope.

8. Cass Scenic Railroad State Park

This former logging town has company houses where you can stay, and a railroad with great train rides.

9. Helvetia

This little Swiss village in the mountains welcomes visitors and has a popular restaurant.

10. Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

You can tour this former mental institution, which is said to be haunted. Take a historical tour, or book an overnight ghost hunt.

For another great road trip in West Virginia, check out this trip to view many of our state's beautiful holiday lights.