Posted in West Virginia
November 29, 2018
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 an occasional huge pile snow dropped upon The Mountain State doesn’t mean we can’t still enjoy adventurous good times. Check out this list of 8 amazing places below where you can enjoy winter to the fullest in West Virginia!
We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of life as we all practice social and physical distancing. While we’re continuing to feature destinations that make our state wonderful, we don’t expect or encourage you to go check them out immediately. We believe that supporting local attractions is important now more than ever and we hope our articles inspire your future adventures! And on that note, please nominate your favorite local business that could use some love right now: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/nominate/
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 8 of the best frozen natural wonders in The Mountain State 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! 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.
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.
Take a spin over to Tamarack where 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 hit the slopes or the snow tubing runs — 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.
Warm up by a rink side firepit outside the Greenbrier. The resort's ice skating rink is open through January and is the largest outdoor rink in the state. 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’s your favorite winter attraction in West Virginia? We’d love to know – and our comments thread is wide up for your feedback!
