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1. The Greenbrier ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Beckley ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Blackwater Falls State Park

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4. Bluefield

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5. Cass Scenic Railroad State Park

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6. Charleston

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7. Coopers Rock State Forest

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8. Fayetteville

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9. Gauley River National Recreation Area

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10. Harpers Ferry

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11. Lewisburg

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12. Lost World Caverns

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13. New River Gorge National River

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14. Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge

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15. Pineville

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16. Seneca Caverns

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17. Seneca Rocks and Monongahela National Forest

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18. Shepherdstown

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19. Snowshoe

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20. Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park

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21. Grave Creek Mound

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22. The WV Farm Museum

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23. Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

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24. Weston

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25. Williamson

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

If you're a fan of beautiful nature, Civil War history, or Southern hospitality, West Virginia is an unparalleled place to take a few day trips. The Snowshoe ski resort offers excellent skiing in the winter, but there are plenty of excellent summer destinations as well, including the majestic New River Gorge National River, Coopers Rock State Forest, and the Gauley River National Recreation Area. However, it's not all about the nature; the state is also home to unique sites like the the Grave Creek Mound, and the Greenbrier resort, which houses a decommissioned bunker from the Cold War.

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