Highest-rated things to do in West Virginia, according to Tripadvisor
Highest-rated things to do in West Virginia, according to Tripadvisor
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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 June 3, 2024.
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.
#30. Pipestem State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (206 reviews)
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#29. Capitol Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (217 reviews)
- Address: 800 Smith St. Charleston, West Virginia
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#28. Cacapon Resort State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (286 reviews)
- Address: 818 Cacapon Lodge Drive Berkeley Springs, West Virginia
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#27. Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
- Rating: 3.5/5 (1,330 reviews)
- Address: 750 Hollywood Drive Charles Town, West Virginia
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#26. Green Bank Observatory
- Rating: 4.5/5 (291 reviews)
- Address: 155 Observatory Road Green Bank, West Virginia
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#25. Greenbrier Government Relocation Facility
- Rating: 4.5/5 (487 reviews)
- Address: 101 Main St. White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
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#24. Dolly Sods Wilderness Area
- Rating: 4.5/5 (281 reviews)
- Address: WV 28/55 South Jordan Run Road Turn right and go 1 mile to Forest Road 19 Elkins, West Virginia
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#23. Grandview Unit New River National Park
- Rating: 5/5 (250 reviews)
- Address: Grandview Road Beckley, West Virginia
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#22. Snowshoe Mountain Resort
- Rating: 4/5 (796 reviews)
- Address: 10 Snowshoe Drive Snowshoe, West Virginia
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#21. Coopers Rock State Forest
- Rating: 4.5/5 (281 reviews)
- Address: 61 County Line Drive Bruceton Mills, West Virginia
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#20. Seneca Rocks State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (345 reviews)
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#19. New River Gorge
- Rating: 5/5 (222 reviews)
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#18. State Capitol
- Rating: 4.5/5 (534 reviews)
- Address: 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East Charleston, West Virginia
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#17. Heritage Farm Museum and Village
- Rating: 4.5/5 (203 reviews)
- Address: 3300 Harvey Road Huntington, West Virginia
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#16. Oglebay Park
- Rating: 4/5 (1,012 reviews)
- Address: 465 Lodge Drive Wheeling, West Virginia
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#15. Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (370 reviews)
- Address: 137 Juliana St. Parkersburg, West Virginia
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#14. Babcock State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (250 reviews)
- Address: 486 Babcock Road Butt Clifftop, West Virginia
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#13. Mothman Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (318 reviews)
- Address: 400 Main St. Point Pleasant, West Virginia
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#12. Berkeley Springs State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (561 reviews)
- Address: 2 South Washington St. Berkeley Springs, West Virginia
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#11. West Virginia State Museum
- Rating: 5/5 (423 reviews)
- Address: 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East Capitol Complex Charleston, West Virginia
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#10. The Greenbrier Falconry
- Rating: 5/5 (329 reviews)
- Address: 300 West Main St. Greenbrier Resort White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
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#9. Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (579 reviews)
- Address: 12363 Cass Rd, Cass, West Virginia
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#8. Lost World Caverns
- Rating: 4.5/5 (494 reviews)
- Address: 907 Lost World Road Lewisburg, West Virginia
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#7. Gandy Dancer Theatre and Conference Center
- Rating: 5/5 (1,121 reviews)
- Address: 359 Beverly Pike Elkins, West Virginia
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#6. Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine and Youth Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (865 reviews)
- Address: 409 South Kanawha St. Beckley, West Virginia
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#5. Blackwater Falls State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,082 reviews)
- Address: 1584 Blackwater Lodge Road Davis, West Virginia
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#4. New River Gorge Bridge
- Rating: 5/5 (1,145 reviews)
- Address: U. S. Route 19 Fayetteville, West Virginia
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#3. West Virginia Penitentiary
- Rating: 5/5 (1,298 reviews)
- Address: 818 Jefferson Ave. Moundsville, West Virginia
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#2. Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,150 reviews)
- Address: 171 Shoreline Drive Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
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#1. Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum
- Rating: 5/5 (7,207 reviews)
- Address: 71 South Asylum Drive Mail: 71 Asylum Drive Weston, West Virginia
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Michelle No, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
