12 Unforgettable Places In West Virginia That Everyone Must Visit This Winter

Buy your loved ones West Virginia-themed presents from Tamarack in Beckley. They have some things that would make great Christmas presents.

Snowshoe Resort sounds great whether you like to ski or not. There are skiing areas for all levels of skiers, plus a skiing and snowboarding school.The resort has a spa, dining and shopping areas, too.

The Greenbrier is right in the middle of its 60 Days of Holiday Cheer, which ends January 1. There will be events like a meet and greet with Mrs. Claus, photos with Santa, a musical, and others. Note: the hotel is scheduled to close for renovations for several days in January, February and March so be sure to check with the hotel for more information.

You gotta love winter sports. Wheeling’s ECHL ice hockey team is an affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the AHL.

Each year thousands of visitors pack into the Wheeling resort for a spectacular light show. It’s sure to make your holiday bright.

It may be freezing outside but you can beat the cold at the West Virginia State Museum at the Culture Center. Learn about the state’s history while staying warm.

Each year on the last Sunday before Christmas, parishioners light 2,500 candles in paper bags along a road going to Salem Church in Bruceton Mills.

Located halfway between Bluefield and Beckley, Winterplace is a great place to for skiing, snowboarding and tubing. There are 27 slopes and more than 90 skiable acres. The longest run is 1.25 miles. It’s also the largest snow tubing park in the state.

Each year in the Swiss village of Helvetia, W.Va., there’s a pre-lenten ritual and party called Fasnatch. Hundreds of people will put on scary masks and burn Ol’ Man Winter in effigy. People parade through town with lanterns and end at the Star Band Hall for music, dance and yodeling.

OK, if you don’t have tickets for this year, it’s probably too late, but I wanted to include it because you should think about it for next year. Each year the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad in Elkins hosts a POLAR EXPRESS-themed ride for children of all ages, complete with a singing cast of servers and a visit with Santa. The rides are in November and December and often sell out quickly.

In addition to lodging at the lodge, Stonewall also has cozy cabins for rent, which would be perfect to come in from the cold to on a winter’s night.

What better time than winter to skate at the Memorial Ice Arena in South Charleston?