The 17 Places You Should Go In West Virginia In 2017
It’s a new year in West Virginia! If you’ve resolved to travel more and see all the great places around our beautiful state, this is the perfect list for you. Here are 17 places worth a visit in 2017.

Our iconic bridge is a sight to behold over the New River Gorge. Stop by the visitor's center for a great view, or walk under the bridge with Bridge Walk!

Learn the hidden history of this unique company store that's rumored to be haunted.

This charming little candy shop in Harpers Ferry sells traditional candy from decades and centuries past.

This former mental hospital has a fascinating history. You can take historical tours or go ghost hunting.

This charming state park features a grist mill that is still used to grind grain.

This state park is known for its unusual rock formations. It looks like something out of Middle Earth!

This cave and resort has plenty of fun activities for the whole family.

Berdine's is the oldest Five & Dime store in America. Come here to find old fashioned toys, penny candy, and fun treats.

You can tour an old mining town and go underground in a former coal mine.

The widest waterfall on the New River spans the distance between two islands. You can get up close to the falls and hike around the islands.

Every Halloween this house is decorated with over 3000 pumpkins that are carved by hand.

This beautiful lake has a resort full of activities and campsites for those who want to be right in the middle of nature.

The stunning scenery here is especially beautiful in the fall.

This scenic drive is stunning when the leaves are changing.

This park at the Oglebay Resort has gardens, hiking trails, a zoo, a train ride, and a wonderful holiday display at Christmastime.

This former prison is rumored to be haunted. You can take historical tours or spend a night ghost hunting here.

This trail on an abandoned stretch of railroad goes through 72 miles of West Virginia. If you only have time to hike part of the trail, check out these suggested few miles here.
For more exciting places to see in West Virginia in 2017, check out our list of road trips.
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