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1 / 30#30. Capitol Street
- Rating: 4.2/5 (172 reviews)
- City: Charleston West
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Highest-rated things to do in West Virginia by visitors
When planning your next holiday, you might feel an instinctual pull toward destinations that would take you across oceans, like Tokyo or Paris, but there are experiences closer to home that will have you thinking twice before booking a trip abroad ever again.
If you're craving a burst of adrenaline, why not reserve a spot in Michigan's famed Saugatuck Dune Rides? The activity's charmingly dated website is a great indication of its word-of-mouth notoriety and timeless appeal. Over in Arizona, you might be surprised to find that it's not just the Grand Canyon that tempts travelers to its desert landscape—it's also one-of-a-kind venues like the Musical Instrument Museum, where music enthusiasts can find over 7,500 instruments from 200 countries around the world.
Indeed, even if you've lived in West Virginia your whole life, you might be surprised by just how many top-rated things you've yet to cross off your list. From architectural wonders and picturesque views to historical museums and other must-see sights, you'll find your appreciation for West Virginia reignited just by reading through this list of top-rated things to do.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in West Virginia using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of Aug. 15, 2025.
Whether you're a family of five traveling in a recreational vehicle or a duo of friends looking for a quick getaway in West Virginia, read on for a list of sights you could easily plan a trip around.
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2 / 30#29. Sandstone Falls
- Rating: 4.5/5 (139 reviews)
- City: Sandstone West
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3 / 30#28. State Capitol
- Rating: 4.5/5 (546 reviews)
- City: Charleston West
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4 / 30#27. Heritage Farm Museum and Village
- Rating: 4.7/5 (216 reviews)
- City: Huntington West
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5 / 30#26. Green Bank Observatory
- Rating: 4.7/5 (298 reviews)
- City: Green Bank Pocahontas County West
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6 / 30#25. Beartown State Park
- Rating: 4.8/5 (124 reviews)
- City: Marlinton Pocahontas County West
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7 / 30#24. Gandy Dancer Theatre and Conference Center
- Rating: 4.8/5 (1,152 reviews)
- City: Elkins West
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8 / 30#23. Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (381 reviews)
- City: Parkersburg West
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9 / 30#22. The Greenbrier Falconry
- Rating: 4.9/5 (363 reviews)
- City: White Sulphur Springs West
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10 / 30#21. Coopers Rock State Forest
- Rating: 4.7/5 (287 reviews)
- City: Bruceton Mills West
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11 / 30#20. Dolly Sods Wilderness Area
- Rating: 4.5/5 (283 reviews)
- City: Elkins West
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12 / 30#19. Cacapon Resort State Park
- Rating: 4.4/5 (297 reviews)
- City: Berkeley Springs West
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13 / 30#18. Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races
- Rating: 3.3/5 (1,358 reviews)
- City: Charles Town West
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14 / 30#17. Mothman Museum
- Rating: 4.4/5 (338 reviews)
- City: Point Pleasant West
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15 / 30#16. Capitol Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (223 reviews)
- City: Charleston West
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16 / 30#15. West Virginia State Museum
- Rating: 4.8/5 (434 reviews)
- City: Charleston West
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17 / 30#14. Snowshoe Mountain Resort
- Rating: 3.8/5 (804 reviews)
- City: Snowshoe Pocahontas County West
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18 / 30#13. Oglebay Park
- Rating: 4.1/5 (1,017 reviews)
- City: Wheeling West
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19 / 30#12. New River Gorge
- Rating: 4.8/5 (228 reviews)
- City: West
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20 / 30#11. Berkeley Springs State Park
- Rating: 4.3/5 (570 reviews)
- City: Berkeley Springs West
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21 / 30#10. Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad
- Rating: 4.2/5 (530 reviews)
- City: Romney West
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22 / 30#9. Seneca Rocks State Park
- Rating: 4.7/5 (350 reviews)
- City: Seneca Rocks West
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23 / 30#8. Babcock State Park
- Rating: 4.6/5 (266 reviews)
- City: Clifftop West
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24 / 30#7. Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
- Rating: 4.6/5 (588 reviews)
- City: Cass West
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25 / 30#6. Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine and Youth Museum
- Rating: 4.7/5 (901 reviews)
- City: Beckley West
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26 / 30#5. West Virginia Penitentiary
- Rating: 4.8/5 (1,311 reviews)
- City: Moundsville West
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27 / 30#4. Blackwater Falls State Park
- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,106 reviews)
- City: Davis West
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28 / 30#3. New River Gorge Bridge
- Rating: 4.8/5 (1,175 reviews)
- City: Fayetteville West
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29 / 30#2. Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
- Rating: 4.6/5 (2,187 reviews)
- City: Harpers Ferry West
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30 / 30#1. Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum
- Rating: 4.8/5 (7,318 reviews)
- City: Weston West
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 51 states.
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