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Dining1010 BridgeWV · New AmericanSouth Hills fine-dining anchor with a seasonal menu and one of the state's most serious wine and cocktail programs. Order: Seared scallops.View guide →Hot springsBerkeley SpringsWV · DevelopedGeorge Washington’s favorite spa, a state-park bathhouse in townView guide →CyclingGreenbrier River TrailWV · Rail-trail78 remote, gentle miles along a wild Appalachian riverView guide →Ski & snowboardCanaan ValleyWV · Familya high-valley state-park ski resortView guide →WaterfallsBlackwater FallsWV · Short walktannin-darkened water plunging in its namesake state parkView guide →WaterfallsBrush Creek FallsWV · Short walka wide, photogenic fall near the Bluestone GorgeView guide →HikesBlackwater FallsWV · Easysteps to the amber-colored fallsView guide →Wild landsMonongahela National ForestWV · National ForestHighland bogs, Seneca Rocks & Spruce KnobView guide →WaterfallsCathedral FallsWV · Roadsidea tiered roadside beauty in the New River regionView guide →Ski & snowboardSnowshoeWV · All-mountainthe South’s premier resort, an "upside-down" mountainView guide →National parksNew River Gorge National ParkWVA rugged river canyon & a famous bridgeView guide →Mountain bikingSnowshoe Bike ParkWV · Bike parka World Cup downhill venue in the high AllegheniesView guide →WaterfallsDouglas Falls (WV)WV · Roadsidea tannin-amber fall on the North Fork near BlackwaterView guide →GolfCacapon ResortWV · publicA Robert Trent Jones state-park course in the Eastern Panhandle.View guide →WaterfallsElakala FallsWV · Short walka photogenic fall under a footbridge at Blackwater Falls SPView guide →Scenic landmarksSeneca RocksWV · Rock FormationA sheer quartzite fin and climbing meccaView guide →WaterfallsFalls of Hills CreekWV · Short walkthree falls in a lush gorge, the lower one among WV’s tallestView guide →WaterfallsGlade Creek Grist Mill FallsWV · Roadsidethe photogenic falls beside the historic mill at Babcock State ParkView guide →HikesCoopers Rock OverlookWV · Easya famous view over the Cheat River gorgeView guide →HikesCranberry Glades BoardwalkWV · Easya rare northern bog on an easy boardwalkView guide →HikesDolly Sods (Bear Rocks)WV · Moderatea windswept high-plateau heathView guide →HikesEndless Wall Trail (New River Gorge)WV · Moderatecliff-top overlooks of the gorgeView guide →HikesFalls of Hills CreekWV · Moderatethree falls in a lush gorgeView guide →DiningBackyard Pizza and Raw BarWV · PizzaLively spot pairing wood-fired pizzas with a fresh oyster and raw bar, a rare combo in the Tri-State. Order: Oysters and pizza.View guide →DiningBahnhof WVrsthaus and BiergartenWV · GermanAuthentic German wursthaus and biergarten pouring imports beside schnitzel, brats and soft pretzels downtown. Order: Jager schnitzel.View guide →WaterfallsSandstone FallsWV · Roadsidethe widest fall on the New River, with a boardwalk across itView guide →GolfLakeview ResortWV · resortA longtime resort course near the lake.View guide →HikesLindy Point (Blackwater)WV · Easya short walk to a dramatic canyon-rim overlookView guide →HikesLong Point (New River Gorge)WV · Easythe best view of the New River Gorge BridgeView guide →WaterfallsTwin Falls (WV)WV · Moderate hikea pair of falls in the namesake southern WV resort parkView guide →WaterfallsValley FallsWV · Short walkwide ledge falls on the Tygart Valley River in a quiet state parkView guide →GolfOglebay (Crispin)WV · publicThe park's older, fun resort course.View guide →GolfOglebay (Speidel)WV · resortA Robert Trent Jones course in a hilltop park.View guide →HikesSeneca RocksWV · Harda climb to a fin of Tuscarora sandstoneView guide →HikesSpruce Knob (Whispering Spruce)WV · Easyan easy loop atop the highest point in West VirginiaView guide →GolfStonewall ResortWV · resortAn Arnold Palmer course on a state-park lake.View guide →GolfThe Greenbrier (Greenbrier Course)WV · resortA historic resort course, site of a 1979 Ryder Cup.View guide →GolfThe Greenbrier (Meadows)WV · resortThe most playable of the resort's courses.View guide →GolfThe Greenbrier (Old White TPC)WV · resortA C.B. Macdonald gem that hosted the PGA Tour.View guide →GolfThe Pete Dye Golf ClubWV · privateBuilt over a former coal mine, it incorporates a replica mine shaft players walk through between holes. A deeply personal Dye project full of railroad ties and View guide →DiningCathedral CaféWV · Coffee & BreakfastBreakfast and coffee inside a converted 1902 church, stained glass intact — the classic fuel-up before rafting or the Endless Wall trail. Big vegetarian selectiView guide →GolfCanaan ValleyWV · publicA high-valley state-park course.View guide →GolfGlade Springs (Cobb)WV · resortA resort course in the southern mountains.View guide →DiningCountry Club BakeryWV · Bakery & PieBirthplace of the commercial pepperoni roll, baking the Mountain State staple from its 1920s recipe since 1902. Order: Pepperoni roll.View guide →DiningFernbank Public HouseWV · GastropubModern South Hills tavern on Bridge Road serving craft burgers, small plates and local beer in a warm neighborhood room. Order: Fernbank burger.View guide →DiningFife Street BrewingWV · BrewpubDowntown Charleston brewery on the Summers Street walkway pouring house beer alongside elevated pub plates and shareables. Order: Smash burger.View guide →DiningIron Horse TavernWV · GastropubDowntown Morgantown Mile gastropub built around WV craft beer, specialty cocktails and inventive elevated pub fare. Order: Duck fat fries.View guide →DiningJim's Steak and Spaghetti HouseWV · DinerHuntington institution since 1938 and a James Beard American Classics honoree, still serving its famous spaghetti and pie. Order: Spaghetti with sauce.View guide →DiningKelley Farm KitchenWV · VeganDevotedly followed plant-based kitchen just outside Harpers Ferry drawing vegans and skeptics alike with hearty comfort food. Order: Buffalo cauliflower wrap.View guide →DiningMountain State Brewing Co.WV · BrewpubHomegrown WV brewery serving flatbreads and hearty plates alongside its flagship ales in a rustic High Street taproom. Order: Cold Trail flatbread.View guide →DiningPies & PintsWV · PizzaThe original location of the now-regional craft-pizza cult, a short walk from the Bridge overlook road. Post-rafting crowds pack it for offbeat pies and a deep View guide →DiningRistorante AbruzziWV · ItalianLongtime Morris Street trattoria turning out handmade pastas and old-school red-sauce classics from a central Italian family recipe box. Order: Veal parmesan.View guide →DiningSecret Sandwich SocietyWV · AmericanPresident-named sandwiches and burgers with a cult following well beyond the state line — regularly written up by Southern Living and The Washington Post. The pView guide →DiningSoho'sWV · New AmericanCasual Capitol Market bistro pairing local produce with a rotating chalkboard menu and a lively wine and coffee bar. Order: Blackened salmon.View guide →DiningSouthside Junction Tap HouseWV · GastropubCraft beer, tacos, and a local hangout feel on Fayetteville's main drag — a strong low-effort dinner after bridge overlooks or rafting.View guide →DiningStardust CafeWV · MediterraneanCozy downtown cafe cooking Mediterranean-leaning dishes from local farms with European butter and organic beef. Order: Lamb gyro.View guide →DiningStefano'sWV · ItalianWarm neighborhood trattoria beloved for authentic Italian cooking and romantic special-occasion dinners near campus. Order: Veal marsala.View guide →DiningSwiftwater General StoreWV · Coffee & BreakfastA quick Fayetteville coffee, biscuit, and provisions stop that keeps a New River Gorge morning moving without a sit-down delay.View guide →DiningTable 9WV · New AmericanChef-driven downtown fine-dining room with a changing seasonal menu, curated wine list and polished special-occasion service. Order: Filet mignon.View guide →DiningThe French GoatWV · FrenchChef Stephen Gustard's elegant farm-to-table French bistro whose seasonal menu spans escargot to crispy duck confit. Order: Duck confit.View guide →
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Hikes500+ trails in every state, easy to epic545 stops →Waterfalls300+ falls, roadside to bucket-list303 stops →BeachesFamily sand, surf breaks, and wild shores299 stops →Hot springsLuxe resorts to wild backcountry soaks90 stops →Mountain bikingTrail systems, bike parks, and gravel76 stops →CyclingScenic rides, climbs, and rail-trails50 stops →Ski & snowboardBig-mountain steeps to family hills86 stops →DiningGreat meals near routes and gateway towns3,924 stops →Breweries & distilleriesTrip-worthy taprooms and still houses267 stops →GolfPublic courses you can actually book753 stops →National parksAll 63, guided by season and top sights63 stops →Hidden gemsVote favorites into the Roamward map19 stops →MLB ballparksAll 30 MLB parks as a road-trip quest30 stops →LighthousesCoast-to-coast beacons worth the drive60 stops →EventsPlan the trip around the moment31 stops →Wild landsForests, wilderness, and monuments beyond the parks74 stops →CampingEpic campgrounds by where you want to wake up63 stops →Scenic landmarksIconic overlooks, canyons, dunes, and formations57 stops →Roadside AmericanaGiant statues, folk art, oddities, and vintage neon23 stops →
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