West Virginia has so many amazing things to do that it can be hard to plan your vacation itinerary. West Virginia tourism focuses on a number of different possibilities and aspects of the state. The state is so well rounded in fact that there is something that everyone will love doing. The various charming cities scattered around the state can easily be found in any West Virginia travel guides. West Virginia travel guides usually include smaller, interesting cities brimming with unique character and style like Martinsburg, Beckley and Harpers Ferry. Huntington and Charleston offer a little more big city action while the Canaan Valley and Snowshoe provide all the outdoor recreation you can handle during West Virginia travel.

West Virginia travel is a delight because of the many short distances between major points of interests. Essentially it's road-trip heaven.This allows visitors to cover many attractions during a West Virginia vacation rather than having to stick to just one region and missing out on the others. For those who don't have much interest in driving around too much, there are pockets where West Virginia tourism thrives and transportation between towns and cities is minimal and also very enjoyable. For those who visit the state strictly for West Virginia golf, a goldmine of courses awaits. There are several main cities and smaller ones too that are chock full of nine and eighteen hole golf courses. This means golfers can stay at a favorite course or hit the circuit and play at a number of different clubs and facilities.

Winter enthusiasts will love all there is to do in the Canaan Valley area. Both Timberline Ski Resort and Canaan Valley Ski Resort offer a wonderland of activity not limited to the slopes. If you want to ski or snowboard, you'll be in heaven with the amount of snow, and snow-making on top of that, that you'll enjoy while hitting the hills on a West Virgin vacation. Cross country skiing is unparalleled in West Virginia with hundreds of miles of groomed trails ready for all ages. Around the resort areas there are tubing parks, sledding, ski schools, fun sleigh rides and plenty of indoor events too. Restaurants and bars are found all over and Canaan Valley hotels, inns, lodges, townhomes and condos are readily available for those enjoying West Virginia travel. For a secluded location in the mountains where a cozy fire and a beautiful panorama sounds ideal, consider renting one of the West Virginia cabins found in Canaan Valley and all over the state.

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Canaan Valley is a summertime paradise as is Snowshoe, Harpers Ferry and Summersville. Summersville Lake enjoys busy West Virginia tourism in the summer and boasts excellent scuba diving conditions too. Near harpers ferry there is plenty of opportunity to enjoy West Virginia rafting, the most popular pastime in the summer, spring and fall. There are several other areas West Virginia travel guides point out that are terrific for rafting, including areas near Martinsburg where the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers are found running through.

With so many wonderful West Virginia campgrounds there are myriad fantastic reasons to rough it in West Virginia. Hiking, cycling, swimming, boating, kayaking, canoeing and just exploring are high on the agenda. With such an abundance of sensational national and state parks, it's no wonder West Virginia tourism revolves around the outdoors. Visitors looking for more city-life based West Virginia travel should head to the state capital of Charleston or Huntington. Both offer all the amenities you'd expect to find in an urban area yet exude a small-town charm that keeps visitors coming back. Whether you're into city life where dining, shopping and sightseeing take center stage, or you want to breathe in the sweet smells and absorb the sounds of nature, a West Virginia vacation can be virtually anything you want it to be.