Sometimes, you need to just get away from the tourists and crowds and find some solitude in West Virginia’s beautiful natural places. We’ve found 10 places that will soothe your soul and offer a quiet, stress-free retreat from the outside world. Take a look!
- Play At Alpine Lake Resort In Terra Alta
Alpine Lake Resort/Facebook Visit West Virginia’s snowiest little town for a fun weekend away. At Alpine Lake Resort, you’ll find sledding, cross country skiing, dining, and a heated indoor pool.Read our article about the beautiful town of Terra Alta here.
- Enjoy Nature’s Beauty At Tomlinson Run State Park
Tomlinson Run State Park Foundation/flickr This lesser-known state park has some beautiful hiking trails that will get you out in nature and away from the crowds. Stay overnight in a cabin or yurt! You’ll find this little gem 19 miles north of Weirton on WV Rt. 2.See our article on Tomlinson Run State Park here.
- The Little Town Of Glenville
Tim Kiser/Wikimedia This town is so tiny that it just has one stop light, but it also boasts several really cool, historic buildings. Check out the John E. Arbuckle House, Gilmer County courthouse and Job’s Temple, a tiny Methodist church built in the mid-1800s.Learn more about Glenville here.
- Get Away To A Cozy Cabin
VRBO.com The cabin shown here is on an 11-acre lake near Davis, but you’ll find tons of cabins for rent all over the state. Snuggle up to a fire with a book and relax!See 10 of our favorite cabins here.
- Walk Amongst The Trees In Cathedral State Park
J. Stephen Conn/flickr Meander along one of the many hiking trails in this gorgeous park - you’ll find six miles of trails to explore here. The giant hemlock trees here are as tall as 90 feet with a circumference up to 16 feet around.Learn more about Cathedral State Park here.
- Marvel At The New River Gorge National Park
photo4lizzie/flickr The overlook here is very popular, with plenty of visitors. But if you take a hike, you’ll find more solitude and peace, especially during the off season.We wrote about this beautiful gorge here.
- Spend A Night At This Fire Tower
West Virginia State Parks/YouTube If you really want to be isolated from people, spend a night or two at the Thorny Mountain Fire Tower. You’ll be surrounded by wilderness, perched high above the trees.For more information, click here.
- Visit The Ghost Town Of Kaymoor
National Park Service The tiny coal mining town of Kaymoor is abandoned now, but you can visit the ruins of the mining operations. Some of the building have been torn down for safety reasons (including the one in this photo), but you’ll find other remnants of the town. It’s a great place to explore - just be careful.For more information about Kaymoor, click here.
- Walk The Trails At This Hidden Gem Right In Morgantown.
WVU Core Arboretum The WVC Core Arboretum is a quiet, little oasis right on the West Virginia University campus. Wander along the three-mile trail, and watch for wildlife and some beautiful plants and flowers.Read our article about this pretty spot here.
- Spend A Weekend In Lewisburg
The City of Lewisburg/Facebook The small town of Lewisburg is perfect if you’re looking for some amenities, but still want to avoid large crowds. Tour the historic Main Street, listen to live music and enjoy local art.Read our article about Lewisburg here.
What’s your favorite place to go to get away from it all? Tell us about it!
Alpine Lake Resort/Facebook
Visit West Virginia’s snowiest little town for a fun weekend away. At Alpine Lake Resort, you’ll find sledding, cross country skiing, dining, and a heated indoor pool.Read our article about the beautiful town of Terra Alta here.
Tomlinson Run State Park Foundation/flickr
This lesser-known state park has some beautiful hiking trails that will get you out in nature and away from the crowds. Stay overnight in a cabin or yurt! You’ll find this little gem 19 miles north of Weirton on WV Rt. 2.See our article on Tomlinson Run State Park here.
Tim Kiser/Wikimedia
This town is so tiny that it just has one stop light, but it also boasts several really cool, historic buildings. Check out the John E. Arbuckle House, Gilmer County courthouse and Job’s Temple, a tiny Methodist church built in the mid-1800s.Learn more about Glenville here.
VRBO.com
The cabin shown here is on an 11-acre lake near Davis, but you’ll find tons of cabins for rent all over the state. Snuggle up to a fire with a book and relax!See 10 of our favorite cabins here.
J. Stephen Conn/flickr
Meander along one of the many hiking trails in this gorgeous park - you’ll find six miles of trails to explore here. The giant hemlock trees here are as tall as 90 feet with a circumference up to 16 feet around.Learn more about Cathedral State Park here.
photo4lizzie/flickr
The overlook here is very popular, with plenty of visitors. But if you take a hike, you’ll find more solitude and peace, especially during the off season.We wrote about this beautiful gorge here.
West Virginia State Parks/YouTube
If you really want to be isolated from people, spend a night or two at the Thorny Mountain Fire Tower. You’ll be surrounded by wilderness, perched high above the trees.For more information, click here.
National Park Service
The tiny coal mining town of Kaymoor is abandoned now, but you can visit the ruins of the mining operations. Some of the building have been torn down for safety reasons (including the one in this photo), but you’ll find other remnants of the town. It’s a great place to explore - just be careful.For more information about Kaymoor, click here.
WVU Core Arboretum
The WVC Core Arboretum is a quiet, little oasis right on the West Virginia University campus. Wander along the three-mile trail, and watch for wildlife and some beautiful plants and flowers.Read our article about this pretty spot here.
The City of Lewisburg/Facebook
The small town of Lewisburg is perfect if you’re looking for some amenities, but still want to avoid large crowds. Tour the historic Main Street, listen to live music and enjoy local art.Read our article about Lewisburg here.
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