South Charleston West Virginia: A Friendly Place for Families

Welcome to South Charleston, West Virginia, a friendly place for families and travelers. A thriving city where you can walk downtown, dine by the river, enjoy an evening concert at a local coffee house, discover history,  and choose your experience – relaxing or adventurous.

South Charleston offers small town amenities and charm, with walkable neighborhoods, temperate weather, plenty of activity – even free parking and Wi-Fi downtown.

Travel down the Kanawha River on a Sternwheeler. Let your kids discover new cultures and foods. Shop for antiques – or the latest trends. Stay in our brand new convention center. And enjoy a variety of fairs and festivals, family-friendly events, and West Virginia’s famed scenic beauty.

You can take a spin on the ice at our Memorial Ice Arena, or challenge yourself on the 18-hole championship golf course. Work out or go for a swim at the South [...]

How to Have a Fun Vacation in Greater Parkersburg

With the majestic Ohio River as a backdrop, we invite you to come escape, discover and play in Greater Parkersburg.

Just south of Parkersburg, West Virginia, you’ll feel like Tom Sawyer as you paddle down river in an authentic sternwheeler to Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park.

Listening to the steady churning of the engine and feeling the occasional spray of the paddle wheel, you’ll be quietly lulled into believing you’ve escaped every care in the world. The mystery and romance that shrouds the island’s original owners is intriguing and entertaining. As you tour the exquisite mansion you will hear the tale of Harman and Margaret Blennerhassett and their ill-fated relationship to Aaron Burr that eventually cost them their beloved paradise. Visitors to the island (open May-October) also enjoy wagon rides and the mansion’s sprawling lawns.

Back on the mainland continue your exploration into the region’s history [...]

How to Have a Relaxing Getaway: Stay at Country Inn at High View 

Country Inn at High View has a welcome home feeling where guests can relax by the fire, read their favorite novel, play board games, swim in the pool or work on a challenging jigsaw puzzle. Breakfast is homemade and is served in the lovely sun porch with the sun flowing in overlooking the inviting pool.

Situated on 200 acres, the inn borders Virginia and West Virginia and is only 90 miles from Washington, DC. Its surrounding areas are famous for their Civil War history, battlefields and museums. There are numerous Civil War re-enactments throughout the year. The inn has easy access to state parks and the scenic Potomac Eagle Railroad.

The Country Inn at High View is located at the highest point on Timber Ridge. The mountain views are spectacular in all seasons.

The Country Inn at High View

2798 Carpers Pike

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How to Retreat from Every Day Life: Stay at Revelle’s River Resort

Revelle’s River Resort is located deep in the heart of the Monongahela National Forest, along more than 2 miles of river frontage. We are a great retreat any time of year! Spring and summer bring fishing, tubing, hiking, and much more outdoor activities. Winter brings great local skiing and snowboarding.

Revelle’s has facilities available year round – perfect for a weekend getaway. Comfortable cabins are complete with heat, wood burning stoves, full kitchen, hot tubs, and bathroom facilities. Our newest year round facilities include our White Tails and The Moose.

Campground facilities include coin laundry, dump station, 3 point hookups, hot showers, picnic tables, fully stocked country and camping store, clean restrooms, entertainment, on-site riverfront dining and more.

Several rental facilities are available for your special event! Perfect for any celebration such as family reunions, birthdays, wedding receptions and much more

Revelle’s River [...]

Go Back in Time at The Historic General Lewis Inn

The Historic General Lewis Inn, opened in 1929 as an antique furnished hotel with a white linen dining room open to the public, continues the traditions of service, attitude, and quality begun by the Hock family. It remains in the same family and though providing air conditioning, WiFi, and flat screen TVs today, we celebrate the traditional values associated with our beginning.

Located three blocks from downtown Lewisburg in a residential neighborhood, all the pleasantries of an historic district with an artistic slant, including a performing Carnegie Hall, Greenbrier Valley Professional Theater, galleries, shops, even an authentic Irish Pub, are an easy walk should our guests chose to leave the Gardens or the rocking chairs on the porch. We’re an easy escape to a human focused world.

Oglebay Resort in West Virginia Offers Year-Round Recreational Activities

Indulge in the tradition and spirit that make Oglebay Resort unique while you enjoy 1,700 acres of year-round recreational opportunities and picturesque natural beauty. Spend the night at the 271-room lodge featuring 59 new premium rooms, a new spa, dining, business center, indoor pool, fitness center and wireless Internet. Oglebay also has 54 cottages including three new 8-bedroom premium cottages and four estate houses. Recreational activities include 72 holes of golf including the newest championship course designed by Arnold Palmer, plus seven specialty shops, gardens, tennis, stables, fishing, two museums, outdoor pool, pedal boats, miniature golf, downhill skiing, a zoo, environmental center and miles of walking trails.

Oglebay is also home to the Winter Festival of Lights, one of the nation’s largest holiday light shows, beginning November 9, 2012.

Located one hour from Pittsburgh in West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle. Call 800-624-6988 or visit www.oglebay-resort.com.

Oglebay Resort

Discover it all in JeffersonCounty, WV– adventure, gaming and history. For the best in leisure activities, the Eastern Panhandle has challenging golf courses, shopping treasures, whitewater rafting, thoroughbred horse racing, slots/table games, car racing, hiking, camping, bicycling and a variety of festivals.

The Appalachian Trail,C&OCanal, Potomac River and Shenandoah River offer hiking, bicycling, boating, rafting, fishing and camping. From mountain trails to river rapids, we’ll fill your senses with nature’s energy.

Hollywood Casino at the Charles Town Races features gaming with the excitement of live thoroughbred horse racing year round.

The Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, The Entler Museum, The Jefferson County Museum, The John Brown Wax Museum, and the Jefferson County Courthouse are just a sampling of the attractions that take you straight into our area’s history.

JeffersonCountyis only about 1 1/2 hours fromBaltimore,DullesAirportandWashingtonDC. 

JeffersonCountyConvention & Visitors Bureau

37 Washington Court

Harpers Ferry, WV [...]

With cooler weather and the holiday season just round the corner, it’s the perfect time for couples to plan a visit to North Bend State Park, West Virginia.

Get cozy with your loved one, while surrounded by Christmas décor and soaking up the warmth from the Lodge fireplace.

Christmas in the Country, available December 24 or 25, allows couples to spend the night atNorth Bendand feast on the plentiful Christmas buffet for just $99.

Buffet includes standing prime rib and turkey carving station, choice of four hot entrees, a 30-item salad bar, dessert station and more.

Additional nights are available at a 20 percent discount.

New Year’s Eve will find couples ringing in the New Year with an evening of live music, gourmet food and celebration.

Enjoy dinner, followed by dancing to live music until 12:30 a.m., share in refreshments, retire for the night and [...]

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