Posted in West Virginia
August 21, 2016
8 Hidden Gems You Have To See In West Virginia Before You Die
West Virginia is famous for so many great places, like the New River Gorge and Blackwater Falls. However, there are many lesser-known treasures as well. Here are a few of those hidden gems.
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This beautiful park offers camping, swimming, and hiking. The hike to Alum Cave provides great views.
Something Special Gem Mine is permanently closed.
This place sells buckets of dirt that you can sift through in search of gemstones. When you find your treasures, you can have them made into jewelry.
This place sells buckets of dirt that you can sift through in search of gemstones. When you find your treasures, you can have them made into jewelry.
This garden is free to visit and also offers educational classes. Check out the butterfly garden. They butterflies love it just as much as you will!
This park features a reconstructed 18th century civilian refuge fort. Actors at the site provide a "living history" experience.
This oasis in the city has been voted one of the country's best rose gardens. It features over 3000 roses.
This area has some of the most unique landscapes in West Virginia.
You can see stunted trees, wind-carved boulders, heath barrens, and forest coves.
These high mountain bogs are a great place to see some unusual plants and animals that aren't commonly found in West Virginia.
This state park has 110 acres of natural wonder. Unusual rock formations can be found throughout the park that will inspire your imagination.
If you’d like to see more hidden gems in West Virginia, check out this list of hidden restaurants.
