These 3 Fantastic Swimming Holes Were Recently Voted The Best In West Virginia
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Warm weather, swimming, and being enveloped by nature go hand-in-hand here in West Virginia. Fortunately, we love exploring new and fantastic spots to take a dip, get outside, and soak up the summer sun! From natural lazy rivers to man-made waterparks and everything in between, we’re all about those refreshing summertime vibes. The readers of Blue Ridge Country magazine recently selected the top three swimming holes in West Virginia, and we have to say, they picked some pretty amazing spots! Do you agree with their choices?
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Of course, these are just a few of the “coolest” swimming holes in West Virginia – but we think they’re some fantastic top picks! Do you have any favorite swimming spots in West Virginia? What’s your go-to destination on a hot summer’s day?
Here’s another swimming hole that we love, even though it didn’t make the list!
Can’t choose where to start on your summer adventures? Check out our West Virginia summer adventure guide. We have plenty of road trips, getaways, and hidden gems lined up for you to explore this season!
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- Blackwater Falls, Blackwater Falls State Park
- Brush Creek Falls, Brush Creek Nature Preserve
- Campbell Falls, Camp Creek State Park
- Cathedral Falls, Gauley Bridge
- Douglas Falls, Blackwater Falls State Park
- Elakala Falls, Blackwater Falls State Park
- Glade Creek Falls, Beaver
- Indian Branch Falls, Pipestem Resort State Park
- Kates Falls, Beaver
- Mash Fork Falls, Camp Creek State Park
- Pipestem Falls, Route 20
- Sandstone Falls, New River Gorge National River
- Valley Falls, Valley Falls State Park
- Whitaker Falls, Webster County
- White Oak Creek Falls, Brush Creek Nature Preserve
What are the best places to get ice cream in West Virginia?
Ice cream isn't just for summer, but it sure hits the spot when temperatures climb! From classic soft serve to frozen yogurt, gelato, sundaes, and swirls piled high with toppings, some of the best ice cream shops in and around West Virginia are:
- Austin's Homemade Ice Cream, Ceredo
- Berkshire's Old Fashioned Frozen Custard, Princeton
- Caffe Romeo, Charleston
- The Custard Stand, Multiple Locations
- Dairy Creme Corner, Fairmont
- Ellen's Homemade Ice Cream, Charleston
- Fat Eddie's, Mt. Nebo
- Frostop Drive-In, Huntington
- Howdy's Dari Owl, Follansbee
- The Ice Cream Shop, Davis
- I Scream Sundae, Ripley
- Main Street Grill, Romney
- Moe Fatz, Franklin
- Page's Ice Cream of West Virginia, Ridgeley
- Pizzas & Cream, Nebo
- Poky Dot, Fairmont
- Scoops Ice Cream, Harper's Ferry
- Stalder Family Creamery, New Martinsville
- Tad's Ice Cream Stand, Martinsburg
- Toni's Ice Cream, Clarksburg
Not sure where to start? West Virginia has its own ice cream trail too!