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The Eight Regions

Select a region below to learn more about the region’s parks, rivers, culture, arts and history.


MID-OHIO
VALLEY
The Mid-Ohio Valley is small towns and countryside, hiking and biking, hunting and fishing, glass and history.

POTOMAC
HIGHLANDS

Potomac Highlands is the great outdoors, waiting for you to explore - on skis, on bikes, on foot, in canoes, at the end of a rope or underground.
 

NORTHERN
PANHANDLE

The Northern Panhandle, the northernmost tip of West Virginia, is a crossroads of history and modern pleasures.

MOUNTAIN
LAKES

The Mountain Lakes region is the heartland of West Virginia. There are deep blue lakes, starry nights and the beauty of nature at its unspoiled best.
MOUNTAINEER COUNTRY
Mountaineer Country is an intriguing mix of pioneer forts, covered bridges, ethnic festivals, university sports, scenic trails and whitewater thrills.

NEW RIVER/
GREENBRIER VALLEY

New River/Greenbrier Valley of southeastern West Virginia offers breathtaking mountain views, incredible whitewater, some of the state’s most scenic public parks and a centuries-old spa legacy.

EASTERN
PANHANDLE

The rolling countryside of the Eastern Panhandle will transport you to picturesque towns, elegant inns and bed and breakfasts, spas and plenty of shopping, from incredible discount items to fine handcrafts.

METRO
VALLEY

The Metro Valley has city lights and style and the warmth and accessibility of small towns. Attractions include art, history and children’s museums; theater, music and dance; sophisticated shopping and the lure of glass.


For more West Virginia tourism information, e-mail the West Virginia Division of Tourism Office. Or call toll-free, 1-800-CALL WVA (1-800-225-5982). For more information check out the West Virginia Tourism web site.

 

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Phone: (304) 926-1900 • Fax: (304) 926-1909
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