Is West Virginia a friendly state? Yes… and no. The people here are genuine and loving. They make the best neighbors and the most loyal friends. But our roots run deep, and we’ve been hurt by outsiders before. So don’t be surprised if it takes a little time for us to warm up to you. For the best chance of being welcomed with open arms, though, try a visit to the Mountain State’s friendliest city: Logan, WV. Let’s take a look at a few things to do in Logan, West Virginia.

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Have you ever been to Logan, West Virginia, the friendliest town in the Mountain State? What were your favorite things to do in Logan, West Virginia?

To learn more about planning a trip here, check out Logan on the West Virginia Tourism website. And here are a few other of West Virginia’s friendliest towns to consider visiting as well.

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What are the best places to live in West Virginia?

If you love small-town living, West Virginia has some pretty charming small towns to call home. Here are a few of the best places to live in West Virginia:

  • Shinnston, WV: This small town of around 2,000 people has that welcoming sense of community that makes small-town West Virginia a great place to live. It is a former coal town that sits on the bank of the West Fork River.
  • Hinton, WV: Another charming small town on the river, Hinton has a great walkable downtown. As a once thriving railroad town, it is now a beautiful area to explore near the Pipestem Resort State Park and Bluestone State Park as the New River Gorge National River flows right around the town.
  • Thomas, WV: This tiny town is filled with historic buildings on the National Register of Historic Places list. It is just north of Blackwater Falls State Park in northern West Virginia.
  • Lewisburg, WV: If you love a vibrant small town, Lewisburg is pretty impressive. It is the home of the West Virginia State Fair with rides, food, entertainment, and people-watching opportunities all around you.
  • Ceredo, WV: This lovely town has a regal name derived from the Greek goddess of corn and harvest - Ceres. It is a fitting name as the area provided bountiful harvests of corn in 1857 when the town was founded. Today, it is a friendly community on the banks of the Ohio River.

 

If you enjoy small-town living, or simply like to come to visit for a bit, here are 15 small towns in West Virginia where you can enjoy the peace and quiet of a charming little town any time you please.