Fall is just around the corner! If you’re looking for some places to visit in West Virginia in fall, here are some suggestions for you. West Virginia is one of the best places to view the changing colors on the trees each fall, but you’ll soon discover the leaves aren’t the only things to check out!

1. The Gauley River
Gauley River, West Virginia, USA
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Each fall, water from the Summersville Dam is released into the Gauley, making it one the best white water rivers in the country. The river drops 650 feet over 26 miles and has more than 100 major rapids. Fall is a great time to visit the Gauley River if you’re a rafter. Read all about this outfitter and get excited to book your own river adventure!
2. Old McDonald’s Pumpkin Patch & Cornmaze in Inwood
Old McDonalds Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze, 1597 Arden Nollville Rd, Inwood, WV 25428, USA
Old McDonald's Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze/Facebook
Check out this pumpkin patch and corn maze! Open from the end of September through October, they have an intricate corn maze on a 5-acre field and a ton of pumpkins, plus farm animals, hayrides, corn hole and more.
3. Blackwater Falls State Park
Blackwater Falls State Park, 1584 Blackwater Lodge Rd, Davis, WV 26260, USA
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This park, near Davis, is perfect for viewing the fall foliage. Learn more about this beautiful waterfall in West Virginia and why you should explore the park this fall!
4. Morgantown
West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA
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What's fall without college football? Cheer on the Mountaineers when they play at home in Morgantown this fall.
5. Huntington
Marshall University, 1 John Marshall Dr, Huntington, WV 25755, USA
Nick Juhasz
Cheer on the Thundering Herd at a Marshall football game! Read all about planning your trip to the university in the charming city of Huntington.
6. Coopers Rock State Forest
Coopers Rock State Forest, West Virginia 26525, USA
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Another great place to view fall's colors is Coopers Rock State Forest, near Bruceton Mills. This unusual forest is filled with plenty to see and do for the entire family!
7. The Pumpkin House in Kenova
748 Beech St, Kenova, WV 25530, USA
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An army of volunteers help carve thousands of pumpkins for Kenova's famous pumpkin house each year in time for Halloween. It is quite a sight to see, and about 30,000 visitors come to visit annually. Read all about this unique fall tradition and when to visit.
8. Hawks Nest State Park
Hawks Nest, WV 25938, USA
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One of the many places to enjoy the beautiful fall foliage West Virginia has to offer. Learn how to get a bird's eye view of this stunning park.

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9. Ridgeview Farm and Orchard
Ridgeview Farm Road, Ridgeview Farm Rd, West Virginia 24740, USA
Ridgeview Farm and Orchard/Facebook
You can pick your own apples and pumpkins during the fall at this Harpers Ferry farm. There are also hayrides and other activities during October. NOTE: Unfortunately, Ridgeview Farm has permanently closed.
10. Babcock State Park
Babcock State Park, 486 Babcock Rd, Clifftop, WV 25831, USA
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Another great place to see autumn's colors in the trees. The grist mill makes for beautiful pictures at this park in Cliftop. You don't want to miss a visit to this scenic park.
11. The New River Gorge Bridge
New River Gorge Bridge, West Virginia, USA
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Fall -- and specifically Bridge Day -- is the best day to visit the New River Gorge Bridge in Fayetteville. It's the only day of the year when it's legal to BASE jump off of it, and people come from all over to do just that, or to watch as others do. Bridge Day is typically in mid-October, and whether you plan to jump or just visit, be sure to read these unique facts about the bridge!
12. The Corn Maze at Cooper Family Farms of Milton
Cooper Family Farm Corn Maze, 1302 W Main St, Milton, WV 25541, USA
The Corn Maze at Cooper Family Farms of Milton/Facebook
Get lost — in a corn maze, that is! This farm offers daytime and haunted corn maze fun every fall. You can also zip line above the maze. Find out for yourself why this is one of the best corn mazes in West Virginia!
13. Spencer
Spencer, WV 25276, USA
Black Walnut Festival/Facebook
Check out the Black Walnut Festival in Spencer this fall! The festival is held annually in mid-October. There is plenty to see and do, including a parade, carnival, food vendors, live music, art shows and more. You're going to want to make time to visit this fall festival!
14. Dolly Sods
Dolly Sods Wilderness, West Virginia 26260, USA
Forestwander
Another great viewing area for fall foliage is Dolly Sods. Read all about this wilderness area!
15. Gritt's Farm in Buffalo
Gritt's Farm, 864 Gritt Rd, Buffalo, WV 25033, USA
Gritt's Farm/Facebook
During the fall, this farm in Buffalo opens for corn mazes, pumpkin patches and play areas for kids. Find out why this is one of the best places to visit in West Virginia in fall!
16. Orr's Farm Market in Martinsburg
Orr's Farm Market, 682 Orr Dr, Martinsburg, WV 25403, USA
Orr's Farm Market/facebook
Pick your own apples and pumpkins at this farm in Martinsburg. From early September to the beginning of November, you can experience all the fall fun. You can even schedule bonfire hayrides for you and all your friends! You'll be excited to learn all you can do at this charming farm market.

How many of these places are you planning to visit this fall? Which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!

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