These 6 Spots Make for the Perfect Porch-Sittin’
When the summer sun begins to set, there’s no better place to be than rockin’ away on a peaceful porch. Whether watching the sun dip low, golf balls soaring through the air, or serene ripples dance across the water, an Almost Heaven porch is where you want to be.
West Virginia is full of wild adventure, but when the day winds down and it’s quittin’ time, there’s always a place for you to kick back and breathe in that sweet summer air.
1. Stonewall Resort State Park
Roanoke, West Virginia
Nothing sounds greater than an evening with string lights, Adirondack chairs and the shimmering view of Stonewall Jackson Lake. Stonewall Resort State Park has the patio of your dreams, with chairs wrapped around firepits perfect for your adventure-filled stories. Before you head out, snap a picture at the Stonewall Resort’s Almost Heaven Swing.
2. Front Porch Restaurant
Seneca Rocks, West Virginia
Grab a front-row seat facing the fascinating yet familiar Seneca Rocks at the Front Porch Restaurant. Perched right above one of West Virginia’s oldest business, Harper’s Old Country Store, where relaxing views and mouthwatering eats meet. With a towering rock formation in the heart of a breathtaking mountainscape, you’ll have a porch sittin’ session like no other!
3. Point Park
Parkersburg, West Virginia
Point Park might not have a porch, but it does have a soothing seat waiting for you along the riverbank. Sitting on the Ohio River, the park is perfect for swinging the evening away or plopping down for a picnic. As you waltz into the park, admire the beauty of the floodwall murals that show off that Parkersburg pride. Point Park doubles as a tranquil scene with a waterfront amphitheater and the loading dock to visit Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park! No matter where you land in Point Park, the sun puts on a show, glistening off the water.
4. Oglebay Garden Bistro
Wheeling, West Virginia
The rolling hills of the Mountain State are a sight to see, best seen from Oglebay Garden Bistro. Pop up your umbrella, delight in fine dining and watch the beauty of the horizon unfold. Focused on farm-to-table, steps away is the Grow Lab, responsible for the greens served at Oglebay! Take it easy at the Garden Bistro, where the relaxation is endless.
5. General Lewis Inn
Lewisburg, West Virginia
Resting in the heart of historic Lewisburg is the General Lewis Inn, the spot for rockin’ with the breeze of history. Spend the day browsing the charm of Lewisburg at an assortment of local shops or grabbing something delicious from one of the many dining spots. Whether just stopping by or staying, you can’t miss out on this front porch experience.
6. Alpine Lake Resort
Terra Alta, West Virginia
Escape to paradise at Alpine Lake Resort, a hidden gem of Mountaineer Country. Tee off at the 18-hole course nestling Alpine Lake, surrounded by the beauty of the Almost Heaven mountains. The real relaxation starts at Alpine Lake Restaurant and Bar, which overlooks the course and mountainscape. You’ll never want to leave once you unwind.
Looking for adventure and relaxation? Find more trip inspiration in our FREE West Virginia Vacation Guide and learn more!
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This post was last updated on July 10, 2025