The best part about living in our beautiful state is that you can take a drive just about anywhere and discover great sights, hikes, and restaurants. Sometimes it’s hard to decide just where to go. We’ve taken the stress out of the decision-making process for you. Try these ideas to forget your daily stresses and just drive away this coming weekend. Click here for an interactive map to adjust your journey.
The drive time will take just over three hours, but your weekend will be packed with plenty to do at these stops.
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Start your trip at Blackwater Falls State Park.
Brook Ward/Flickr It’s hard to match the wonder of the waterfalls here. You’ll see why this park is one of the most photographed places in West Virginia.
Then visit the nearby town of Davis.
Davis WV You’ll find plenty of great restaurants and shopping. Read more about the town here.
Have dinner on a mountaintop at The Forks Inn.
The Forks Inn/Facebook You’ll get fresh and local food with an incredible view. Reservations are suggested. Read more here.
Spend the night in the Morning Glory Inn in Slatyfork.
Morning Glory Inn/Facebook This little Bed and Breakfast is a cozy place to relax and get away. It’s rated the number one hotel in West Virginia on TripAdvisor.
The next day, take a drive down the Highland Scenic Highway.
Flickr/RonEskins West Virginia’s Route 150 is part of the Highland Scenic Highway through the Monongahela National Forest. Read more about the drive here.
Then spend the afternoon in the little town of Hillsboro.
Wikimedia Commons/Beeflower Visit the birthplace of famous author Pearl S. Buck, and explore the natural areas all around the town. Read more about Hillsboro here.
Let us know if you decide to take this trip. We’d love to hear about it!
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Brook Ward/Flickr
It’s hard to match the wonder of the waterfalls here. You’ll see why this park is one of the most photographed places in West Virginia.
Davis WV
You’ll find plenty of great restaurants and shopping. Read more about the town here.
The Forks Inn/Facebook
You’ll get fresh and local food with an incredible view. Reservations are suggested. Read more here.
Morning Glory Inn/Facebook
This little Bed and Breakfast is a cozy place to relax and get away. It’s rated the number one hotel in West Virginia on TripAdvisor.
Flickr/RonEskins
West Virginia’s Route 150 is part of the Highland Scenic Highway through the Monongahela National Forest. Read more about the drive here.
Wikimedia Commons/Beeflower
Visit the birthplace of famous author Pearl S. Buck, and explore the natural areas all around the town. Read more about Hillsboro here.
For another great road trip in West Virginia, try this pepperoni roll trail to experience the best of West Virginia’s favorite snack.
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