15 Reasons Why You Should Never, Ever Move To West Virginia
Rachel Whetstone
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We know that West Virginia is sometimes mocked by outsiders. They just don’t get it. We love our Wild and Wonderful Mountain State. Here are some reasons why they might not want to move here (but reasons that we love it). If you’ve ever asked, “Is West Virginia a good place to live?” or wondered if you could retire in West Virginia… read on to find out for yourself.
1. There's too much snow in the winter.
2. It's too hot in the summer.
3. We eat weird foods.
4. You'll be tempted to get fat eating pepperoni rolls.
5. We're haunted by ghosts.
6. And sometimes by monsters.
7. You can sometimes hike for miles without seeing another soul.
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8. Many places in the state don't have wifi.
9. We don't have huge cities.
10. We have plenty of tourists already.
11. You always have to watch out for deer.
12. We don't have perfectly manicured lawns.
13. You have to like football.
14. You'll feel compelled to go outdoors.
15. If you move here, you'll never want to leave again.
For more life in West Virginia, take a look at these 10 undeniable reasons why West Virginia will always be home.
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What are some fun facts about West Virginia?
Did you know that Mother’s Day originated in West Virginia? It’s true, and here are some more fun facts about West Virginia that might surprise you:
- Father's Day originated in West Virginia
- Golden Delicious apples were discovered in WV
- Founder of Black History Month Carter G. Woodson lived in WV
- Home to the highest US interstate bridge - Phil G. McDonald Bridge
- West Virginia only has one natural lake - Trout Pond
- Home to the World's Largest Teapot
- About 75 percent of WV is covered by forest
- There’s a secret bunker at Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs
- West Virginia is named after Elizabeth I of England
Read our previous article to learn more fun facts about West Virginia.
What are some unique attractions in West Virginia?
Here are some of the most unique attractions in West Virginia that we like the best:
- The Village of Helvetia, Helvetia
- John Brown Wax Museum, Harpers Ferry
- Lost World Caverns, Lewisburg
- Valley Falls State Park, Fairmont
- The Coal House, Williamson
- The Mystery Hole, Ansted
- Barbour County Historical Museum, Philippi
- Our Lady of the Pines, Eglon
- Museum of American Glass, Weston
- Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope, Green Bank
- George Washington's Bathtub, Berkeley Springs
- Lambert's Vintage Wine, Weston
- The Grave Creek Mound, Moundsville
Be sure to check out our article telling you more about these unique attractions in West Virginia.
What are the best small towns in West Virginia?
If you plan on visiting or ever wondered about the best place to retire in WV, here are some of the best small towns in West Virginia that you will love.
- Charles Town
- White Sulphur Springs
- Snowshoe
- Buckhannon
- Thomas
- Shepherdstown
- Point Pleasant
- Lewisburg
- Wheeling
- Harpers Ferry
- Williamson
- Hinton
Discover more by reading our previous article about these charming small towns in West Virginia.