The totally last-second guide to a great family vacation in WV
Escape any time with a spontaneous mountain trip the family will never forget. The best vacations are the ones where
Meet the real busy bees behind your mountain honey
For a real sweet taste of mountain flavor, head straight to the source for some fresh, flavorful honey. Did you
Biggest, craziest ice creams to cool down with
Take your ice cream game up a notch or 2! Nothing pairs better with a hot summer’s day than a
Best of July in WV
Summer is just now heating up! Here is a sampling of some of the great events taking place in the
4 must-try, but blink-and-you-missed-it seasonal eats
One of the great things about local dining in West Virginia is that food is seasonal. Of course, that means
Offbeat ideas for solo travelers in the mountains
Looking for solo travel ideas that aren’t run-of-the-mill? Just change your approach! Traveling by yourself can be liberating. And it
Pilot your way to a mountain retreat
Leave your car at home and pilot to a secluded holiday instead! That’s right, you can bring your plane on
Happy birthday, WV! 11 ways to celebrate (here & afar)
Happy birthday, West Virginia! Our great state turns 153 this year on June 20. Here are 11 ways for mountain
Best summer sizzle & splash
Temperatures are rising, BBQ is smoking and water parks are calling! These staple summer favorites go hand-in-hand and are the
Share the simplest joys of mountain summer
Before video games, Wifi and hi-def TV, there were tents on the lawn, fireflies and stone skippin’. This season, take
6 places to get really, really off the grid
Ditch the laptop and cell phone at home and recharge YOUR batteries instead at one of these off-the-grid places in
Gal getaways: Treat yourself
Whether it’s a celebration or a chance to reconnect with college or childhood friends, a gal getaway in West Virginia
June Insta-greats
This June brought out some of the things we love most about Wild, Wonderful West Virginia. Vibrant arts and
7 reasons to take ‘em out to the ballgame
The Mountain State boasts 4 top-notch minor league baseball teams worth taking to the stands for. WV definitely has some unique
Best of June in WV
Here is just a sampling of some of the fun and exciting events this month in the Mountain State: 1.
Unique, home-grown finds from WV’s farmers markets
Stop in any farmers market in West Virginia, and you’ll find a beautiful variety of fresh fruits, vegetables and other
Black book for your dates. Red book for your meals
Never— really, never— taste the same thing twice at Redbook Restaurant at Hillbrook Inn and Spa. Every dish— elegant multi-course
The trail that takes you right into the heart of mountain music
Real mountain music lives loud on West Virginia’s Route 219. Along this Mountain Music Trail, stop off at venues, festivals,
Where to try fresh Appalachian trout
No fish exemplifies the crisp, cool atmosphere of the mountains as much as fresh trout. They live in the cold
Craft beer + local food pairings you have to taste together
What better way to taste authentic mountain flavor than with classic meals paired with craft beers, all made right here
Best of May in WV
It’s finally May, and the Mountain State is celebrating in style with a whole bunch of outdoor events. The sun
Meet the Roaming Gnome here in the mountains!
Travelocity’s Roaming Gnome is touring West Virginia! Have you seen a tiny bearded fellow in town? From late April to
Taste Almost Heaven’s Wildest Food
West Virginia’s favorite perennial peaks in April. You can taste delicious, oniony ramps across the state in community dinners, your
Trailhead Grille
Gal getaways: hit the town
Longing for a ladies’ night out? Hit the town with your gal friends. Sophisticated wine tastings, casual bars and snazzy
Brewing up in 2016: 10 new breweries & events to try
West Virginia’s craft beer business is booming! Here are 7 new breweries and 3 new events to watch for this
Escape to a world with no fast food, no stoplights
Get away from it all– traffic, crowds, even stoplights– in Monroe County, WV. Sometimes it is nice to step into
Get racin’ over the rolling hills
Running’s not just for pavement anymore. Hit the trails and experience the beauty of West Virginia woods and farmland on
Mi Pueblito Mexican Restaurant
Wingo’s Grill
Take the trail less traveled— really less traveled!
Have you ever paddled a water trail? Water trails (also called blueways) are river or lake routes for small, non-motorized
Route 60 American Bar and Grill
Cook’s Country Kitchen
Mi Rancho Mexican Restaurant & Grill
Fruits of Labor Cafe and Bakery
The Livery Tavern
The French Goat
Alfredo’s
Silver Dragon
Hill and Holler
Best reasons to visit WV in April
Spring is a great time to be in West Virginia— and you can see why from these April events! 1.
Wake up to a wild brunch this Sunday
West Virginia is known for our home cooking and hospitality, and come Sunday, it’s time for a big, hearty, social.
Your inner foodie will flip for these 9 dine-around events
Attention foodies: the Mountain State is full of flavor, and ready for you to take a bite! These festivals, cook-offs
Pre-Netflix nostalgia: “A night at the movies” the old-time way
Long before binge-watching seasons of TV shows and screens asking “Are You Still Watching?” there were dozens of drive-in movie
Cocoa-palooza! Taste your way through this chocolate town
During the Lewisburg Chocolate Festival, the charming little town transforms into a scene straight out of Willy Wonka. Every corner
Best of March in WV
Wondering what to do in the Mountain State in March? Here are 7 best bets: 1. Last Hurrah Snowshoe Mountain
7 mountain arts events that transform the whole town
Immerse yourself in West Virginia’s rich creative talent with community-wide celebrations! Here are 7 mountain arts events that transform the
Gear Up! Look like a snowboarding pro (even if you’re not)
Outfit yourself with the dopest mountain threads and equipment with the Mountain State’s best gear shops. Whether you are in
Hikers: can you complete the Chief’s Challenge?
In 2016, West Virginia State Parks Chief Sam England challenges you to hike or walk 100 miles in the state
Jefferson County CVB
How to move to that old-time mountain sound
Even if you don’t know which way to swing your partner or how to do-si-do, you can dance like a
The weird Alpine tradition you can also find in Appalachia
The Appalachian hills of West Virginia might not have too much in common with the rocky, soaring peaks of the
Warm your spirit this season in these 5 WV coffee shops
Coffee is a drink that keeps us connected in the Mountain State. Here in the hills, you will find several
Say “I love you” with the sweetest of the sweets
Switch it up this year and impress your sweetie with goodies whipped up in Wild, Wonderful West Virginia. These local
Dobra Zupas
9 best live, local music venues in WV
From bluegrass to rock’n’roll, gospel and country, you can get your fill of real mountain music here in the Mountain
Appalachia’s own “Iron Chef”
The Cast Iron Cook-Off is the Appalachian region’s premier gourmet culinary competition, and this year it’s getting a fresh new
Mountain Flavor: Carrot Leek Soup
Warm your spirit with winter dishes from some of West Virginia’s top chefs Small but mighty, there’s something special about
Mountain Flavor: Wicked Pimento Cheese
Betsey Sorrell calls it “everybody’s restaurant.” The RailYard in Bluefield mixes up Americana cuisine with a rotating menu and palate-friendly
Screech Owl Brewing
Mountain Flavor: White Chicken Chili
Warm your spirit with winter dishes from some of West Virginia’s top chefs Paying homage to their Slovenian heritage, Rebecca
Brandon’s BBQ
Bramwell Soda Fountain and Corner Shop
Kimono Japanese Seafood
4 big businesses with small roots in WV
Starting small doesn’t mean you can’t go big— as some of West Virginia’s staple businesses know. The Mountain State certainly
Inside the WV communities that get “live local” right
Living local is nothing new to West Virginia. Since colonial and frontier times, West Virginia has been marked by self-sufficiency
WV’s Little Italy: discover European flavor in the mountains
A little taste of Italy is hiding in the West Virginia hills. Thousands of Italian-Americans settled in North-Central West Virginia
11 things everyone who grew up in WV will remember fondly
Growing up in the Mountain State forged lifelong characteristics within me. Independence, a sense of adventure and wonderment, and a
Lynn’s Drive-Inn
Sister’s Coffee House
Portabella’s Italian Restaurant
How many of these 45 authentic WV experiences have you had?
West Virginia has never been one to follow the trends— I mean, we exist because we created our own state
Mountain flavor: Ginger Bourbon Martini mixology recipe
Warm your spirit with winter dishes from some of West Virginia’s top chefs The family-operated Forks Restaurant & Inn in
Quirkiest places for truly unique WV gifts
Looking for some really, really unique gifts this holiday? Check out the wealth of quirky, curious and funky gift shops
24 resolutions to add to your bucket list this year
There are so many things to see and do in Wild, Wonderful West Virginia that it can be a bit
Mountain flavor: Chef’s roast venison with chanterelles recipe
Warm your spirit with winter dishes from WV’s top chefs Morgantown-area chef Marion Ohlinger’s 30-year career as a chef has taken
Simplify with a small-town holiday in the hills
Rediscover the simple wonders of the season in the West Virginia hills. Step into the quaint charm of small-town
The WV-made holiday shopping guide
If West Virginians are known for one thing, it’s our enormous state pride. This holiday season, spread the Christmas cheer
Off the beaten path in WV’s liveliest cities
West Virginia’s metro areas are full of opportunities to absorb what makes the Mountain State unique. Here are a few
Pure mountain ingredients that add WV flavor to your meal
If you’re thankful to live in West Virginia, there’s no feast more fitting than one created with the state’s pure
EAGLES NEST CAMPGROUND
Let someone else cook this holiday
If the thought of cooking and carving a 10+ pound bird is terrifying to you— not to mention all of that
Tuck the family away in these mountain towns this holiday
If you want to add a little charm to your season, escape with your loved ones to the secluded hills
The #1 holiday getaway? You won’t expect this…
What’s the most world-renowned place to escape for the holidays? To the casino. Casinos in the Mountain State are famed for
Eat Wild! 6 WV places to try unique game dishes
Our state has no shortage of local, wild food– foragers know all about our ramps, berries, and mushrooms. But what
Our Local Palate | Morgantown’s best bites & beverages
By Lauren Nagy The Local Palate made a stop here in Morgantown, and started like true West Virginians: with
Our Local Palate, Charleston | The best of WV’s capital city cuisine
By Kelsey Thomas The capital city’s food scene has really taken off in the past few years. Charleston is packed
7 places that take “Dinner and a Show” to a whole ‘nother level
Here in the Mountain State, you can unwind over a delicious meal and enjoy top-of-the-line entertainment, from murder mysteries to
Our Local Palate, Fayetteville, WV | A secret small-town foodie spot
by Angela Sundstrom Fayetteville is known for adventure. But even the most thrilling day is not complete without it culminating
7 best places to catch the big game in WV
West Virginians love their sports, and a lot of us love kicking back local brews and eating good food while
Cheers to a new chapter in WV craft drinks
The art of crafting Mountain State wine, spirits and beer has changed a lot in recent years. Only a decade
Comfort Inn & Suites – Triadelphia
West Virginia’s Oktoberfest Oktober-Bests
What better time of year to get out and discover real mountain flavor in West Virginia? Round up your friends
DJ’s 50’s & 60’s Diner
Country Club Bakery
These daredevils parachute off a bridge— and you can watch!
It’s no wonder Bridge Day is the largest extreme sports event of its kind in the entire world. Who wouldn’t
Gritt’s Farm
10 MASSIVE WV treats you’ll want to split!
West Virginia is known for its breathtaking views – and we aren’t just talking about the scenic ones! Pack your
Discover WV’s best sips along 8 new Wine & Spirits Trails
Discover West Virginia’s best vineyards and distilleries along the state’s 8 new wine and spirits trails. Follow the trails
9 quiet mountain pastimes that will remind you of your WV home
As summer winds down, it’s time to relax and recharge before the holiday frenzy hits. Enjoy simple pleasures by revisiting