Fall Hits the Feels at These Featured West Virginia Destinations – Week of 10/22/2025
With sweater weather in full swing, vibrant fall hues are reaching their peak in lower elevations across Almost Heaven. The time is finally here to get your hands on a pumpkin spice drink, hop on an Almost Heaven swing and enjoy seasonal Appalachian cuisine.
See what’s popping on our Live Leaf Map and get a feel for this week’s top spots in the Northern Panhandle for beautiful fall foliage.
Moundsville
What if we told you that you can FLY through the fall foliage? You can do that and much more at Grand Vue Park in Moundsville. Catch shades of the golden, orange and reds as you soar past them on a scenic canopy tour. You can also explore over 15 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, hit the green at the par-3 or championship golf course, go geocaching and much more. To extend your trip, rest your head in one of the cozy deluxe cabins or treetop villas.
Explore local history at the Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex. At 62 feet tall, this National Historic Landmark is one of America’s most extensive conical burial grounds and sits across from the famous West Virginia State Penitentiary.
Wheeling
Just an hour’s drive west of Pittsburgh, Wheeling is a hub of some of West Virginia’s best cuisine, entertainment, and outdoor recreation. Get your early-morning energy fix with a seasonal sip and sweet treat from Sarah’s on Main. After fueling up, take a hike on the Wheeling Heritage Trail, which features 13.5 miles of former railroad beds that loop throughout the city, providing an urban escape with a fall twist. For local flavors, savor a forkful of elevated regional cuisine crafted with locally sourced ingredients at the Vagabond Kitchen.
Browse artisan shops and grab a seasonal bite to eat at Centre Market. You can also explore classic toys and operating train exhibits at the Kruger Street Toy and Train Museum. Take the whole family to Oglebay Park Resort to experience “Boo at the Zoo” and a family-friendly spooky train ride. Add more memories to your trip and spend the night in their cozy lodge, cottages or estate houses.
Tomlinson Run State Park
Cap off your Northern Panhandle adventure with a trip to the beautiful Tomlinson Run State Park. Explore nearly 1,400 acres of heavily forested hills painted with stunning shades of gold and orange. The Almost Heaven swing is the perfect spot to capture your next Instagram post. Experience this state park’s best features at your own pace on six different hiking trails, ranging from easy to moderate. You’ll find much to love about Tomlinson Run during the peak of fall.
Where will you explore fall color next in Almost Heaven? Take advantage of our West Virginia State Parks’ exclusive offer of 20 percent off a 3-night stay at West Virginia State Parks using code FallmostHeaven, now through December 30, 2025.
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This post was last updated on October 23, 2025