None of West Virginia’s cities are enormous, so our medium-sized cities have a small-town feel, while still having plenty to see and do. These cities all have a population between 6,000 and 20,000, and will make you feel right at home.
- Beckley
Wikimedia Commons/Tim Kiser Don’t miss the Exhibition Coal Mine for a glimpse into West Virginia’s coal mining history.
- Fairmont
Wikimedia Commons/Tim Kiser Fairmont is home to Pricketts Fort State Park that will take you back to the pioneer days. It’s also the home of the Country Club Bakery, where the original pepperoni roll was invented.
- Martinsburg
Wikimedia Commons/A.E. Crane This is the largest city in the Eastern Panhandle and full of Civil War history.
- Moundsville
Wikimedia Commons/Tim Kiser This town is home to the Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex and the West Virginia State Penitentiary.
- Oak Hill
Wikimedia Commons/Tim Kiser This city in the New River Gorge area has a small-town feel and plenty of outdoor adventure nearby.
- Grafton
Wikimedia Commons/Grafton WV This city is home to the first Mother’s day and Memorial Day celebrations, and sits next to the Tygart Lake State Park.
- Charles Town
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The county seat of Jefferson County is full of historic places. It also has a secret underground cave!
- Clarksburg
Wikimedia Commons/Tim Kiser Clarksburg was named National Small City of the Year in 2011 by the National League of Cities. Many West Virginia businesses got their start here.
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Don’t miss the Exhibition Coal Mine for a glimpse into West Virginia’s coal mining history.
Fairmont is home to Pricketts Fort State Park that will take you back to the pioneer days. It’s also the home of the Country Club Bakery, where the original pepperoni roll was invented.
Wikimedia Commons/A.E. Crane
This is the largest city in the Eastern Panhandle and full of Civil War history.
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This town is home to the Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex and the West Virginia State Penitentiary.
This city in the New River Gorge area has a small-town feel and plenty of outdoor adventure nearby.
Wikimedia Commons/Grafton WV
This city is home to the first Mother’s day and Memorial Day celebrations, and sits next to the Tygart Lake State Park.
Wikimedia Commons/Calvin Beale
The county seat of Jefferson County is full of historic places. It also has a secret underground cave!
Clarksburg was named National Small City of the Year in 2011 by the National League of Cities. Many West Virginia businesses got their start here.
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