West Virginia’s Almost Heaven Swings

Spectacular overlooks and picturesque landscapes. Here, the scenery shines in its natural splendor. West Virginia is home to a multitude of jaw-dropping views, all of which are perfect for your Instagram feed.

Here in Almost Heaven, there are no shortages of views. To help guide you to breathtaking views, we identified some of the most Instagrammable spots. The backdrop of the state’s beautiful landscapes paired with handmade, wooden swings creates irresistible photo opportunities. Be sure to share your photos on social media using #AlmostHeaven.

Find An Almost Heaven Swing

Take the Perfect Swing Selfie

Swing, Babcock State Park, Couple
blackwater falls, swing
Bluestone State Park, Bluestone Lake, Almost Heaven swing
Buffalo Mountain Swing
Almost Heaven Swing, Cacapon Resort State Park
Almost Heaven Swing, Charleston
Chief Logan State Park, Almost Heaven Swing
Coopers Rock State Forest, Almost Heaven Swing
East River Mountain Scenic Overlook, Almost Heaven Swing
Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park, Almost Heaven Swing
Oglebay, Almost Heaven Swing
Pipestem Resort State Park, Almost Heaven Swing
Chief Logan State Park, Almost Heaven Swing
Rail Explorers, Almost Heaven Swing

Swing into #AlmostHeaven

About the Swings

The response has been unbelievable: tens of thousands of posts that have been seen tens of millions of times, showcasing every corner of our state.

To celebrate West Virginia Day in 2022, the Department of Tourism teamed up with students at Nicholas County Career and Technical Center to build nine super-sized wooden swing sets where you can take in stunning views at some of the most scenic spots in the state.  

As a pilot project, one swing was placed in a scenic location or overlook in each of the nine travel regions. The swing sites were strategically positioned after analyzing over 100,000 social media posts from across the state to find some of West Virginia’s most beloved vistas. Today, more swings continue to be added and visitors are flooding social media with their #AlmostHeaven swing captures.

A Behind-The-Scenes Look

A lot of folks pitched in on the swing installation including city, county and state officials across the state.  In Charleston, students from the Mountain ChalleNGe Academy got a surprise visit from Governor Justice and Babydog during their installation.

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