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 the best places to visit in West Virginia in winter below where you can enjoy the season to its fullest!

1. Blackwater Falls Sled Park

If you're looking for things to do in in West Virginia in winter, 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??!

2. Frozen waterfalls

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 attractions to see during the winter in West Virginia.

3. The Village at Snowshoe

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 West Virginia in winter, the village at Snowshoe is an ideal place to be.

4. Horseback ride through the show

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! This is one unique activity to do in West Virginia in winter.

5. Snowy hikes

Winter hiking in West Virginia is nothing short of magical. Check out your favorite trails and see how they're completely transformed into a winter wonderland after a fresh layer of snow.

6. Tamarack Marketplace

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.

7. Winterplace Ski Resort

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. It's one of the best places to visit in West Virginia in winter.

8. The Greenbrier

The last place on our list of things to do in West Virginia in winter 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.

From skiing to sledding, shopping, hiking, and more, this list of the best places to visit in West Virginia in winter should keep you busy during this beautiful, snowy season. It's a beautiful time of year here 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.