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Almost Heaven Swing - Babcock State Park

Swing framed on the Glade Creek Grist Mill, one of the most photographed spots in West Virginia; short walk from the main lot.

New River-Greenbrier Valley

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Almost Heaven Swing - Blackwater Falls State Park

Just off the main overlook trail with Blackwater Falls as the backdrop; near the ADA-accessible falls walkway.

Potomac Highlands

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Almost Heaven Swing - Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park

Forested spot beside the historic mansion, reached by a 20-minute ferry; open seasonally May-October.

Mid-Ohio Valley

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Almost Heaven Swing - Bluestone State Park

Expansive view over Bluestone Lake; pull off Route 20 near Lilly's Bridge.

New River-Greenbrier Valley

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Almost Heaven Swing - Cacapon Resort State Park

Cacapon Mountain Overlook with endless mountain views; swing closed seasonally Nov 1-Mar 31.

Eastern Panhandle

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Almost Heaven Swing - Canaan Valley Resort State Park

Overlooks the scenic Balsam Swamp; a quiet slice of Tucker County near the parking area.

Potomac Highlands

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Almost Heaven Swing - Chief Logan State Park

Mountain views beside the Chief Logan Lodge; short walk from the parking area.

Hatfield-McCoy Mountains

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Almost Heaven Swing - Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park

Set in a Civil War battlefield park near the lookout tower; the site of WV's largest Civil War battle.

Potomac Highlands

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Almost Heaven Swing - Lost River State Park

At the Cranny Crow Overlook via the White Oak Trail - a 4-mile out-and-back to panoramic views.

Potomac Highlands

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Almost Heaven Swing - North Bend State Park

In the 'Jug Handle' area off Main Park Road; also reachable via the Southern Railroad and Castle Rock trails.

Mid-Ohio Valley

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Almost Heaven Swing - Pipestem Resort State Park

Vista of rolling hills near the main parking area and picnic shelter.

New River-Greenbrier Valley

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Almost Heaven Swing - Stonewall Resort State Park

Tranquil Stonewall Jackson Lake views behind the main lodge via the Bright Star Park Trail.

Mountain Lakes

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Almost Heaven Swing - Summersville Lake State Park

Overlooks Summersville Lake, the 'Little Bahamas of the East,' at the state's newest park; short uphill walk.

Mountain Lakes

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Almost Heaven Swing - Tomlinson Run State Park

At the end of the ADA-accessible Jody Hulka Trail in WV's northernmost park.

Northern Panhandle

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Almost Heaven Swing - Tu-Endie-Wei State Park

At the confluence of the Kanawha and Ohio rivers, with the Silver Memorial Bridge as backdrop.

Metro Valley

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Almost Heaven Swing - Tygart Lake State Park

At the Tygart Dam Overlook with a view down the 10-mile lake; parking right at the overlook.

Mountaineer Country

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Almost Heaven Swing - Valley Falls State Park

Overlooks the cascades of Valley Falls, a stop on the WV Waterfall Trail; cross the bridge and follow the paved path.

Mountaineer Country

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Babcock State Park

State park home to the Glade Creek Grist Mill, purported to be the most photographed spot in West Virginia.

New River-Greenbrier Valley

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Barrackville Covered Bridge

Built 1853 by Lemuel Chenoweth, a 146-ft Burr-arch span and one of the oldest covered bridges in West Virginia.

Mountaineer Country

Campground

Bear Mountain Cabins & Campground

Cabins, RV, and tent sites a mile from the New River Gorge Bridge - Amish-built cabins and a general store with hand-dipped ice cream.

New River-Greenbrier Valley

Motorcycle Dealer

Black Sheep Harley-Davidson

Award-winning Harley-Davidson dealer in downtown Huntington - and yes, there's an in-store diner.

Metro Valley

Bar

Brickside Bar & Grille

Sports bar and grill off the I-79 interchange at Bridgeport.

Mountaineer Country

Restaurant

Bunky's Burgers

Burgers in War, WV, near the Hatfield-McCoy Warrior trailhead. Closed Sundays.

New River-Greenbrier Valley

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Carrollton Covered Bridge

1856 Burr-arch bridge over the Buckhannon River; gutted by arson in 2017 and fully restored in 2023.

Mountaineer Country

Restaurant

Casey's Family Restaurant - Enterprise

Long-running family restaurant at Enterprise, north of Clarksburg.

Mountaineer Country

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Cass Scenic Railroad State Park

Ride a historic Shay steam locomotive up to Bald Knob through a preserved logging-town state park near Snowshoe.

Potomac Highlands

Restaurant

Cathedral Cafe

Coffee, breakfast, and lunch inside a converted 120-year-old church in downtown Fayetteville - a New River Gorge staple.

New River-Greenbrier Valley

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Center Point Covered Bridge

Compact ca. 1889 Long-truss covered bridge in rural Doddridge County.

Mountaineer Country

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Chief Logan State Park

State park lodge, museum, and hiking near Chapmanville -- the anchor stop on the Little Coal River Scenic Loop.

Hatfield-McCoy Mountains

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Coal Heritage Trail

A National Scenic Byway through the historic coal-mining communities of southern West Virginia.

New River-Greenbrier Valley

Restaurant

Coaltown Tavern

Burgers, wings, and a full bar in downtown Welch -- the reliable lunch stop on the Head of the Dragon loop.

New River-Greenbrier Valley

Motorcycle Dealer

Cole Harley-Davidson

Family-owned Harley-Davidson dealer in downtown Bluefield - the southern-WV service and gear stop.

New River-Greenbrier Valley

Restaurant

Cool Springs Park

Rowlesburg roadside institution -- part gas station, part diner, part curiosity shop. Open daily.

Mountaineer Country

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Dents Run Covered Bridge

1889 King-post covered bridge over Dents Run, just north of Morgantown.

Mountaineer Country

Bar

EZ Street

Large bar and grill on Winfield Road with a patio, outdoor stage and fire pits.

Metro Valley

Restaurant

Fat Eddie's

Hot dogs, burgers, and blended ice-cream 'storms' a half-mile from Summersville Lake and the Gauley - a warm-weather rider refuel.

Mountain Lakes

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Fayette Station Road & Tunney Hunsaker Bridge

A steep, switchbacked road descending into the New River Gorge to a river-level bridge beneath the New River Gorge Bridge.

New River-Greenbrier Valley

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Fish Creek Covered Bridge

ca. 1881 King-post covered bridge over Fish Creek at Hundred.

Northern Panhandle

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Fletcher Covered Bridge

1891 King-post covered bridge on a quiet rural road in Harrison County.

Mountaineer Country

Bar

Full Throttle at Riders Paradise

The bar at Rider's Paradise, relaunching under new operators — not yet open.

Hatfield-McCoy Mountains

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Green Bank Observatory

Home of the world's largest steerable radio telescope, deep in the National Radio Quiet Zone - tours, a science center, and no cell signal.

Potomac Highlands

Restaurant

Greenbrier Grille and Lodge

Home cooked meals right on the Greenbrier River in Marlinton — dine inside or on the deck with amazing river views and feed the ducks.

Potomac Highlands

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Hamilton Round Barn

1911 dairy barn turned museum in Mannington. Narrow visiting window, plan ahead.

Mountaineer Country

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Hawks Nest State Park

State park in Ansted with a canyon-rim overlook high above the New River Gorge.

New River-Greenbrier Valley

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Herns Mill Covered Bridge

1884 Queen-post covered bridge on a back road west of Lewisburg.

New River-Greenbrier Valley

Restaurant

Hillbilly Heaven Bar & Grill

Berkeley Springs roadhouse -- burgers, steak platters, pool tables, and weekend live music.

Eastern Panhandle

Restaurant

Hillbilly Hotdogs

Famously wacky hot dog joint on the Ohio River in Lesage - school-bus dining rooms, junkyard decor, and the giant 'Homewrecker' dog.

Metro Valley

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Hokes Mill Covered Bridge

ca. 1899 Long-truss covered bridge over Second Creek near Lewisburg.

New River-Greenbrier Valley

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Indian Creek Covered Bridge

ca. 1898 Howe-truss covered bridge over Indian Creek near Salt Sulphur Springs.

New River-Greenbrier Valley

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International Mother's Day Shrine

Birthplace of Mother's Day as a national observance, in downtown Grafton. Seasonal hours, call ahead.

Mountaineer Country

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Kanawha Falls

A wide, roadside waterfall on the Kanawha River at Glen Ferris — no hiking required.

New River-Greenbrier Valley

Lodging

Keyser Inn

Overnight stop in Keyser, WV for the two-day Mountain Store Loop. Free breakfast and parking, no elevator.

Potomac Highlands

Attraction

Kimball War Memorial

First memorial in the US built to honor African American WWI veterans, restored and open on the hill above Kimball.

New River-Greenbrier Valley

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Laurel Creek Covered Bridge

1910 covered bridge over Laurel Creek at Lillydale, among the shortest historic spans in the state.

New River-Greenbrier Valley

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Locust Creek Covered Bridge

1870 Warren-truss covered bridge over Locust Creek near Hillsboro.

Potomac Highlands

Lodging

Marlinton Motor Inn

Rider-favorite motor inn on Rt 219 near Marlinton, 25 miles south of Snowshoe - pool, lounge, and mountain views.

Potomac Highlands

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Mason-Dixon Historical Park

Monuments, hiking, and picnicking along Dunkard Creek near Core, marking the historic Mason-Dixon Line survey.

Mountaineer Country

Lodging

Mingo Saloon & Lodge

Biker-friendly Irish inn, restaurant, and pub on US-219 near Snowshoe — a longtime motorcycle-tour overnight stop.

Potomac Highlands

Motorcycle Dealer

Mothman Harley-Davidson

The Mid-Ohio Valley's authorized Harley-Davidson dealer in Williamstown — service, parts, and gear right off I-77 at the Ohio line.

Mid-Ohio Valley

Attraction

Mud River Covered Bridge

ca. 1875 Howe-truss covered bridge over the Mud River at Milton.

Metro Valley

Bar

Outlaw Bar & Grill

Trailside bar and grill on the Pinnacle Creek / Outlaw system — you can ride to the door instead of trailering in.

Hatfield-McCoy Mountains

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Page Coal and Coke Company Store

1914 brick company store in Pageton, National Register-listed, one of the best-preserved coal camp buildings left in McDowell County.

New River-Greenbrier Valley

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Philippi Covered Bridge

1852 Long-truss bridge over the Tygart Valley River; at 286 ft the longest covered bridge in WV and a Civil War landmark.

Mountaineer Country

Lodging

Preston County Inn

Historic 1857 inn on Kingwood's Main Street, with its own restaurant and bar - a characterful Preston County overnight.

Mountaineer Country

Motorcycle Dealer

RG's Almost Heaven Harley-Davidson

Family-run Harley-Davidson dealer near Bridgeport - sales, service, parts, and gear, in business since 1977.

Mountaineer Country

Lodging

Rider's Paradise

Cabin lodging on the Pinnacle Creek trail system at Herndon — ride from the door.

Hatfield-McCoy Mountains

Campground

Rifrafters Campground

Quiet family campground two miles from the New River Gorge Bridge, off Rt 19 - RV, tent, and rustic cabin sites.

New River-Greenbrier Valley

Restaurant

Rosemary's Thyme

Family-owned authentic Mexican in Kingwood with Cheat River and golf-course views - right by the Preston County Inn.

Mountaineer Country

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Sarvis Fork Covered Bridge

1889 Long-truss covered bridge near Sandyville in Jackson County.

Mid-Ohio Valley

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Simpson Creek Covered Bridge

1881 Multiple-Kingpost covered bridge over Simpson Creek near Bridgeport.

Mountaineer Country

Lodging

Skyline Lodge

Lakefront motel in Ghent with an on-site pub and grill, a mile from Winterplace - an affordable base in the New River area.

New River-Greenbrier Valley

Restaurant

Slanesville General Store

Working general store and deli in Slanesville, WV -- lunch stop on the Mountain Store Loop.

Potomac Highlands

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Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area

23,000-acre WMA spanning Berkeley and Morgan counties, with a 205-acre lake and scenic overlooks.

Eastern Panhandle

Restaurant

Smoke on the Water BBQ

Creekside BBQ joint on Rt 33 east of Elkins - smoked meats, full bar, craft beer, and live music on the deck.

Potomac Highlands

Restaurant

South Branch Smokehouse

Barbecue stop on US 220 north of Moorefield, on the approach to Seneca Rocks.

Potomac Highlands

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Staats Mill Covered Bridge

1887 Long-truss covered bridge, relocated near Ripley at Cedar Lakes.

Mid-Ohio Valley

Restaurant

Sterling Drive-In

Classic drive-in in Welch, WV -- quick eats between stops on the Head of the Dragon loop.

New River-Greenbrier Valley

Attraction

Summersville Lake Dam Overlook

Roadside overlook above Summersville Lake — West Virginia's largest lake, known for some of the clearest, deepest-blue water in the eastern United States.

Mountain Lakes

Campground

Summersville Lake Retreat & Lighthouse

Cabins, RV and tent sites, vintage campers, pontoon and watercraft rentals, and lighthouse tours — voted Best Campground in West Virginia five years running.

Mountain Lakes

Restaurant

Taco Todd's Savage Tacos

Tacos in War, WV -- short afternoon hours, worth timing your stop around.

New River-Greenbrier Valley

Restaurant

The Gateway Restaurant

Homecooked diner and famous pie at the foot of Spruce Knob on US 33 - a prime Seneca Rocks corridor stop.

Potomac Highlands

Restaurant

The Hutte

Third-generation Swiss-American restaurant in the tiny mountain village of Helvetia - worth the twisty ride in.

Potomac Highlands

Restaurant

The Purple Fiddle

Live-music venue, bar, and deli-cafe in the old DePollo store in historic Thomas - Canaan country's social hub.

Potomac Highlands

Bar

The Social Tap

Taproom and pub on Anmoore Road at Bridgeport, off the I-79 corridor.

Mountaineer Country

Bar

The Tractor Bar

Live-music bar off Route 19 at Mount Nebo, a short run from Summersville Lake.

Mountain Lakes

Motorcycle Dealer

Triple S Harley-Davidson

Full Harley-Davidson dealer in Morgantown, right off I-79 Exit 155 - bikes, parts, service, and gear.

Mountaineer Country

Attraction

Tygart Lake State Park

Lake, dam overlook, lodge, and on-site dining a few minutes from Grafton.

Mountaineer Country

Motorcycle Dealer

Valley Harley-Davidson

Harley-Davidson dealer at the Highlands near Wheeling - bikes, service, parts, and gear in the Northern Panhandle.

Northern Panhandle

Attraction

Walkersville Covered Bridge

1903 Queen-post covered bridge over the Right Fork of the West Fork River.

Mountain Lakes

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