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• Harper's Ferry Harper's Ferry, West Virginia, blends Civil War history, riverside trails, Appalachian scenery and historic streets in a compact National Historical Park.
• Wheeling Wheeling, West Virginia, pairs Ohio River heritage with historic architecture, glassmaking traditions, museums, markets, scenic parks and cultural sightseeing.
• Clarksburg Clarksburg, West Virginia, blends Appalachian scenery, Italian-American heritage, historic downtown architecture, local arts, festivals and North-Central travel.
• Morgantown Morgantown, West Virginia blends university culture, Appalachian history, riverfront trails, local food and memorable architecture in northern West Virginia.
• Martinsburg Martinsburg, West Virginia, pairs Civil War history, railroad heritage, historic downtown architecture and Eastern Panhandle landscapes near the Potomac.
• Fairmont Fairmont, West Virginia, blends coal-country history, pepperoni-roll tradition, riverfront parks and Appalachian culture near North Central West Virginia.

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Every region of West Virginia, with guides to the cities, landmarks and local highlights inside each one.

• Mountaineer Country Mountaineer Country pairs West Virginia university towns and Appalachian heritage with forested mountains, waterfalls, lakes, trails and local food.
• Hatfield-McCoy Mountains Explore Hatfield-McCoy Mountains for Appalachian trails, coal heritage, feud history, forested valleys and welcoming southern West Virginia towns.
• Allegheny Highlands Explore West Virginia's Allegheny Highlands for cool mountain valleys, ancient forests, historic railways, outdoor recreation and Appalachian culture.
• Mid-Ohio Valley Explore West Virginia's Mid-Ohio Valley for riverfront towns, Blennerhassett history, oil heritage, wooded parks and Appalachian culture.
• Eastern Panhandle Explore West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle for Harpers Ferry history, Berkeley Springs, historic towns, river landscapes and Appalachian outdoor adventures.
• Metro Valley Explore Metro Valley's Ohio River towns, Huntington arts scene, Appalachian history, hand-blown glass and wooded lakes in western West Virginia.

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• Harpers Ferry National Historical Park Harpers Ferry National Historical Park in West Virginia combines Civil War history, John Brown sites, Appalachian trails and dramatic river views.
• Monongahela National Forest Explore the vast wilderness of Monongahela National Forest, where natural beauty, outdoor adventures, and wildlife encounters await in the heart of West Virginia.
• New River Gorge National Park and Preserve New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in West Virginia pairs a deep river canyon with coal heritage, rock climbing, rafting, trails and iconic bridge views.
• Blackwater Falls State Park Blackwater Falls State Park in West Virginia pairs an amber waterfall, forest trails, mountain overlooks and outdoor escapes near Davis and Thomas.
• Audra State Park Audra State Park in West Virginia combines a forested Middle Fork gorge, Alum Cave, hiking, swimming, fishing and peaceful Appalachian camping.
• Spruce Knob Spruce Knob in West Virginia rises above Monongahela National Forest, offering highland views, spruce trails, dark skies, camping and close access to Seneca Rocks.

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  Tourist attraction ★ 4.8 (11,260 reviews)

  Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

  Rivers converge at Harpers Ferry where John Brown's raid ignited abolition, armory innovations armed a nation, and Civil War battles scarred the hills—trails and exhibits reveal it all.

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  Visitor center ★ 4.8 (6,464 reviews)

  Canyon Rim Visitor Center

  Overlook the New River's ancient chasm from this rim-top hub, unlocking trails, rapids intel, and Appalachian wilds at the gorge's edge.

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  State park ★ 4.8 (5,735 reviews)

  Blackwater Falls State Park

  57-foot amber cascade crashes through hemlock-shaded gorge in Canaan Valley, fueling hikes, ski trails and seasonal spectacles across West Virginia's elevated wilds.

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  Tourist attraction ★ 4.9 (3,426 reviews)

  New River Gorge National Park & Preserve

  Ancient river carves thousand-foot gorge beneath longest arch bridge west of Europe, fueling whitewater epics and cliffside hikes in West Virginia wilds.

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