Posted in West Virginia Winter December 25, 2015 by

Hey, It’s Christmas In West Virginia. Here’s What Santa Brought You!

Merry Christmas everyone! As you’re exchanging presents from loved ones this year, consider that these are not the only gifts you have. West Virginians have a whole state full of beautiful gifts that don’t exactly fit under any Christmas tree. Here are a few of them:

1. Endless beauty.
Kevin Jack Photography/Facebook
2. Tourist destinations and landmarks unlike anything else in the world.
Ryan Stanton/Flickr
Like the Palace of Gold in Moundsville, which has been called one of the 8 religious wonders of the United States.
3. Mile after mile of hiking trails to walk.
Jason Pratt/Flickr
4. Hills to ski on (if it would ever snow, that is).
Kirbabe/Flickr
5. Wildlife to discover.
Carolyn Lehrke/Flickr
6. Rivers and lakes to fish in.
Jason Means/Flickr
This was taken at Second Creek in Hokes Mill (Greenbrier County).
7. Plenty of places to be adventurous.
Adam Theo/Flick
We've got mountain climbing, rafting, and zip lining, for instance.
8. Delicious food you can get only around here -- like a Tudor's Biscuit.
LanChi N./Yelp
9. Historical sites, like Harpers Ferry, to learn about.
Kevin Smith
10. Vibrant, charming small towns.
Jon Dawson/Flickr
Like Thomas.
11. Some of the best sports teams to cheer on.
ATrumbly/Facebook
12. Unique festivals that drawn people from all over the country and the world.
Bridge Day/Facebook
Like Bridge Day in Fayetteville.
13. Gorgeous country roads to drive down.
Ken Thomas
14. Many opportunities to hear great music.
Mountain Stage Radio Show/Facebook
15. Neat restaurants -- like Swiss restaurant Hutte in Helvetia.
Kelley B./Tripadvisor

What’s your favorite gift found in West Virginia?

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