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Familiarize yourself with the story of West Virginia at this nicely laid-out museum, which covers such diverse topics as coal and the Civil War.

Familiarize yourself with the story of West Virginia at this nicely laid-out museum, which covers such diverse topics as coal and the Civil War.

Explore the core of this Victorian-era railroad town, full of character. A cluster of charming original buildings remain.

Browse exhibitions, hike across Civil War battlefields and take part in cooking, blacksmithing and tin-making workshops at this historic park.

Enjoy outdoor activities in the highlands and valleys of this eastern state. It lies totally within and surrounded by the Appalachian Mountains.

This small mountain town is best known for its eponymous rock formation, which attracts a steady stream of climbers to the region.

Enjoy natural beauty in the geographic heartland of the state, where rolling hills, lakes and rivers provide ample opportunities for outdoor adventures.

Familiarize yourself with the story of West Virginia at this nicely laid-out museum, which covers such diverse topics as coal and the Civil War.

Speed down whitewater rapids, ride an aerial tram and look for eagles soaring through the skies at this scenic state park.

Speed down whitewater rapids, ride an aerial tram and look for eagles soaring through the skies at this scenic state park.

Enjoy natural beauty in the geographic heartland of the state, where rolling hills, lakes and rivers provide ample opportunities for outdoor adventures.

Take a guided tour around West Virginia’s seat of government and marvel at its dazzling dome, which is covered in 23.5-karat gold.

Explore the core of this Victorian-era railroad town, full of character. A cluster of charming original buildings remain.

Explore the core of this Victorian-era railroad town, full of character. A cluster of charming original buildings remain.

Familiarize yourself with the story of West Virginia at this nicely laid-out museum, which covers such diverse topics as coal and the Civil War.