You Must Visit These 8 Awesome Places In West Virginia This Winter
The winter season in West Virginia is one of our faves. Just because the temps have turned colder and there may be occasional huge piles of snow dropped upon The Mountain State doesn’t mean we can’t still enjoy adventurous good times. Check out this list of eight amazing winter attractions in West Virginia below where you can enjoy the season to its fullest!
During these uncertain times, please keep safety in mind and consider adding destinations to your bucket list to visit at a later date.
1. Blackwater Falls Sled Park
Blackwater Falls State Park Cross Country Ski Center and Sled Run, Thomas, WV 26292, USA
If you're looking for sled riding hills in West Virginia, head to Blackwater Falls Sled Park. Put on your warmest toboggan and hop a fast sled. This quarter-mile run is the longest and fastest sledding run in the whole country! Do you have the courage to give it a go??! Learn more in this previous article.
And you thought chasing waterfalls in the summer was fun?! We think West Virginia has the prettiest waterfalls in America, and if you love seeing them in warmer months, then just wait until you get a look at them completely frozen over! Check out eight of the best frozen natural wonders in The Mountain State. They are the most magnificent winter attractions in West Virginia. Read more in this previous article.
You don't even have to know how to ski to enjoy a day or a weekend at Snowshoe. In addition to skiing, you can tube, skate, shop, and dine. And the best part? Getting to the top of the mountain to enjoy all of the fun! If you're looking for things to do in winter in West Virginia, the village at Snowshoe is an ideal place to be. Learn more in this previous article!
Here's an offbeat suggestion: take a horseback ride through the snow and enjoy the peaceful and serene views of a snow-covered trail. If horses are a bit much, you can also take a horse-drawn sleigh ride at Autumn Breeze Stables! Learn more in this previous article.
Winter hiking in West Virginia is nothing short of magical. Check out your favorite trails and how they're completely transformed into a winter wonderland after a fresh layer of snow. Discover 11 trails in the Mountain State perfect for a winter hike in this previous article.
If you're looking for things to do in winter in West Virginia, take a spin over to Tamarack. Here you'll find a snow covered haven of regional arts and crafts (on display and for sale), a lovely restaurant, and regularly planned events. Learn more about this cultural resource in this previous article.
Whether you want to hit the slopes or go snow tubing in West Virginia, or just sip hot cocoa by the fire, a trip to Winterplace is sure to heat up your social life this winter. Learn more in this previous article.
8. The Greenbrier
101 W Main St, White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986, USA
The last place on our list of winter attractions in West Virginia is the iconic Greenbrier. Warm up by a rink side firepit outside the resort. The Greenbrier's ice skating rink is open through January and is the largest outdoor rink in the state. You can also take a carriage or sleigh ride. Learn more in this previous article.
From skiing to sledding, shopping, hiking, and more, this list should keep you busy during this beautiful, snowy season in The Mountain State. What are your favorite winter attractions in West Virginia? We’d love to know – and our comments thread is wide open for your feedback!
Address: Snowshoe, WV 24934, USA
Address: 101 W Main St, White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986, USA
Address: Blackwater Falls State Park Cross Country Ski Center and Sled Run, Thomas, WV 26292, USA
Address: 26209, Snowshoe, WV 26209, USA
Address: 1 Tamarack Pl, Beckley, WV 25801, USA
Address: 100 Flat Top Mountain Road, Ghent, WV 25843, USA
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Winter Attractions In West Virginia
December 28, 2021
Melissa M.
What are some other things to do in winter in West Virginia?
Winter gives us the opportunity to explore the state in ways we can’t at any other time of year. It may be cold, but you can find some spots to get cozy like in one of the many cozy West Virginia towns like Charles Town, Berkeley, Hillsboro, or Weston. If you enjoy horseback riding, have you ever thought about going when there’s a blanket of snow on the ground? You can at Autumn Breeze Stables in Snowshoe.
What are some of the best sled riding hills in West Virginis?
Aside from Blackwater Falls State Park, you can find some additional sledding hills around the state that just about anyone can enjoy. Cato Park in Charleston is always a lot of fun when enough snow hits the ground and Chestnut Ridge Park in Bruceton Mills offers some excellent sledding as well.
Where can I go snow tubing in West Virginia?
For the longest snow tubing run in the state head to Canaan Valley Resort State Park in Davis. It’s over 1,200 feet of pure exhilarating fun! Coca-Cola Tube Park at Snowshoe Mountain has a six-story tube run, eight lanes, and even offers nighttime Galactic Tubing under colorful LED lights. Sounds like fun, doesn’t it?
Address: Snowshoe, WV 24934, USA
Address: 101 W Main St, White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986, USA
Address: Blackwater Falls State Park Cross Country Ski Center and Sled Run, Thomas, WV 26292, USA
Address: 26209, Snowshoe, WV 26209, USA
Address: 1 Tamarack Pl, Beckley, WV 25801, USA
Address: 100 Flat Top Mountain Road, Ghent, WV 25843, USA
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Robin Jarvis is a travel writer and editor for OnlyInYourState.com with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. She's lived in the Carolinas for nearly three decades and currently resides in Charleston. When she's not working, she loves to cook with friends and check out new adventures. General questions and FAM tours: rjarvis@onlyinyourstate.com.
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