West Virginia has so much beauty and wonder that it’s hard to contain it all in one list, but here are a few quintessential activities that you should try in West Virginia before you die.

1. Visit a waterfall.
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Elakala Falls is especially stunning.
2. Go to a Mountaineers Game.
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We love our football.
3. Attend the State Fair.
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This annual event takes place near Lewisburg.
4. Eat buckwheat cakes.
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The annual buckwheat festival in Preston County is a great place to start!
5. Go on a scenic train ride.
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We have plenty of options all around the state.
6. Go whitewater rafting.
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It's an adventure, but worth trying at least once!
7. Hike to see the leaves changing colors.
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We have some of the most beautiful autumn months in the world.
8. Go to a ramp supper.
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We like our foods wild and wonderful just like our state.
9. Visit a state park.
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Babcock state park is one of the most iconic.
10. Tour a cave.
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Seneca Caverns is especially beautiful.
11. Cool off in a swimming hole.
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This waterfall swimming hole is on Seneca creek.
12. Go on a ghost tour.
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Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in Weston is said to be incredibly haunted.
13. Spend the night stargazing.
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We have some of the darkest skies in the country.

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