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1. Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine and Youth Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Cass Scenic Railroad State Park

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4. Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia

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5. Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park

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6. Harpers Ferry National Historic Park

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7. Hinton Railroad Museum

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8. Hovatters Wildlife Zoo (West Virginia Zoo)

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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9. Kruger Street Toy and Train Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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10. Lost World Caverns

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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11. Museum of Radio and Technology

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12. Oglebay Good Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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13. Prickett's Fort

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14. Beech Fork State Park

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15. Berkeley Springs State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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16. Bluestone State Park

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17. Three Rivers Avian Center

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18. Coopers Rock State Forest

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Set within the tree-covered Appalachian Mountains, the leafy state of West Virginia is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, and the state’s mountainous terrain provides a wealth of activities to enjoy from hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, caving, whitewater rafting, and wildlife watching.

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