West Virginia - The Hillbilly state

State Capital: Charleston
Admission to the union:
June 20th, 1863 as 35th state

West Virginia realised its long aimed for dream of separation from Virginia during the Civil War when the counties to the west of the Appalachian mountains seceded from their Confederate parent, Virginia. Today West Virginia is one of the poorest states in the US with an economy dependent on coal, logging, agriculture and services. However the state has a wealth of natural beauty, its stunning mountain scenery and flowing rivers and streams a magnet for outdoor recreation adventurers. Rafting, rock climbing, fishing, skiing and hunting are all popular attractions that draw visitors to this crossroads state.  West Virginia enjoys a pleasantly mild year round climate and its proximity to larger Eastern cities makes it a great place to escape the smog and impersonality of the rat race. City slickers may find the rustic charms of the locals quant, but old fashioned values are alive and well in this friendly state with tourists enjoying their hospitality.

Things to do in West Virginia:

Get the adrenaline pumping with outdoor excitement at Ace Resort. Whitewater rafting, rocking climbing, horseback riding and so much more. You’ll know you’re alive!

Take a step onto the pages of history at historic Harpers Ferry a haven of natural beauty and dotted with historical and Civil War sites.

Parkesburg’s earliest oil speculator was none other than George Washington. The town’s Oil and Gas Museum houses an interesting record of the once thriving local industry.

West Virginia bursts into spectacular color every autumn as fallen leaves carpet the state. The photogenic panoramas make it a great excuse for a visit.

West Virginia was born in the town of Wheeling. If history excites you, you’ll be thrilled with a visit to the town’s perfectly preserved Independence Hall.