West Virginia Tourist / Travel Information

One of the most mountainous states in the United States is West Virginia. Known as the “Mountain State”, it is the only state in the nation in which all areas are mountainous. This state broke away from Virginia during the American Civil War (1861-1865) and was admitted to the Union as a separate state on June 20, 1863. The state’s capital and largest city is Charleston.

The state has several beautiful places that are going to leave you astonished due to its beauty. West Virginia’s spectacular mountains, swirling rivers and scenic countryside gives its visitors a scenery they will love to explore. From skiing, whitewater adventure, biking and hiking to coal mining heritage and historic places, this state has everything for RV visitors.

West Virginia is a land of rich tradition, incomparable beauty and warm hospitality. Tourist sites you must see include the New River Gorge Bridge and the Green Bank Telescope at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory. In addition, as the tourism slogan of the state says “Wild and Wonderful”, you have to visit the most impressive nature conservancy preserves such as Brush Creek (where you can see the beautiful Brush Creek Falls, the largest water falls in the state), the Cranesville Swamp, the Greenland Gap Preservation, Ice Mountain and many others.