The Travelers’ Field Guide toWest Virginia
Discover West Virginia’s Hidden Gems and Unique Attractions
West Virginia feels like a state made for backroads and mountain views. Winding highways dip through hollows, rivers cut deep valleys, and small towns gather at the foot of forested ridges. The pace is slower, the scenery bigger, and the sense of place unmistakable. From covered bridges and country fairs to trails that climb into the Alleghenies, the Mountain State turns every bend in the road into part of the adventure.
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2025
Places to Stay In West Virginia
Overnights in West Virginia often feel like part of the scenery. In the mountains, cabins and lodges sit close to trails, rivers, and overlooks. Country roads lead to family-run inns and B&Bs where porches and homemade breakfasts set the pace. Campgrounds bring mornings filled with birdsong, while roadside motels keep the state’s travel heritage glowing in neon. From quiet farmhouses to tucked-away chalets, stays here lean into the setting and the slower rhythm of mountain life.
Cabins & Campgrounds
Rustic cabins along river bends, wooded campsites in state forests, and mountain clearings where stars fill the sky.
Motels & Motor Courts
Retro motor inns and roadside motels that make travel simple and feel like stepping back in time.
Bed & Breakfasts
Family homes and country farmhouses where mornings start with strong coffee and home-cooked meals.
Unique Stays
Converted barns, mountaintop chalets, riverside cottages, and even old schoolhouses—overnights with character.
Lodges & Farmstays
Mountain lodges with sweeping decks, working farms where guests are treated like neighbors, and retreats made for slowing down.
Inns & Historic Stays
Stone houses, old taverns, and town-center inns where history is part of the welcome.