Mountaineer Country

Wake up with a cup of freshly brewed coffee and a pastry from The Grind WV in Morgantown. You can people-watch as the lively city of Morgantown gets moving. Snag a photo at the iconic Woodburn Hall, West Virginia University’s landmark building. Fill your belly at Iron Horse Tavern, a comfy gastropub specializing in upscale pub food. After that, grab a local brew at Morgantown Brewing Company. Finally, rest up at Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa, where you can also golf around the greens or relax at the spa.

Head south to Fairmont, home of West Virginia delicacy, the pepperoni roll. Stop by Country Club Bakery where the pepperoni roll originated to get one fresh from the oven. Then, explore nature at Valley Falls State Park, a picturesque park with rolling waterfalls. Indulge in heaping plates of pasta at Muriale’s Italian Kitchen. If you have a sweet tooth, Poky Dot is sure to satisfy any craving. Specializing in oversized desserts (like a humongous banana split!), this restaurant is fun for the whole family. Get some shut eye at the Gillum House B&B in Shinnston before your last day of adventure.

Start your day at Almost Heaven Desserts & Coffee in Bridgeport, with a fresh cup of coffee. Take a scenic drive over to Philippi to see the Philippi Covered Bridge, the oldest covered bridge in West Virginia and the site of the first land battle of the Civil War. Head north to Grafton to check out the International Mother’s Day Shrine – the place where Mother’s Day began, thanks to Anna Jarvis. Then, get a taste of authentic Italian cuisine at Oliverio’s Ristorante, with homemade pastas, bread and extensive wine list.