West Virginia- Adventure runs high in the Mountain State

May 12
16:16

2008

April Boone

April Boone

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West Virginia is a prime summer vacation spot. With gas prices on the rise, take advantage of the short drive to West Virginia from anywhere in the Mid-Atlantic region.

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Recently names a top mountain biking destination by people who know what they are talking about,West Virginia- Adventure runs high in the Mountain State Articles the International Mountain Biking Association, West Virginia gives you plenty of great scenery to enjoy across the handlebars.

Parkersburg is located along the Ohio River and is home to the man-made beauty of Fenton Art Glass and Middleton Dolls as well as the natural beauty that can be found along the North Bend State Park and Rail Trail. Plan a romantic getaway packed with golf, fishing, hiking and biking, but don’t forget to save some time for relaxing.

Also on the Ohio River, Wheeling is a charming city that will make you feel right at home. The river beckons you to get out and enjoy all of the natural beauty of the area. For fast-paced thrills the Wheeling Island Racktrack and Gaming Center offers live greyhound racing, slots and a great selection of restaurants.

Talk about fast paced – you’ll want to be safely in the stands when the Mountaineers at West Virginia University take the field for college football. After the game keep the energy level high with an adventure on the rapids of the Cheat River. Then you’ll surely need a relaxing spa treatment to soothe those aching muscles.

A short 90-minute drive from Washington DC is the historic spa town of Berkley Springs. Thanks to warm mineral springs the area has four pampering full-service spas. After your spa treatment enjoy great local dining and unique shops. For more active pursuits the area offers golf, hiking and swimming.

The ah at the spa continues in nearby Martinsburg with two day spas to massage away the stress from your world. It is hard to imagine that this serene setting is only an hour away from Washington DC. From the spa continue to rejuvenate with a walk to enjoy the fresh mountain air. And of course a little shopping counts as therapy too.

Fully recharged, you’ll have plenty of energy to tackle all the adventure in Greenbrier County. Take a guided fishing trip along the Greenbrier, New or James Rivers. If the weather is right, head out for some cross-country skiing. Or follow the advice of the experts and grab a bike for the Greenbrier River Trail, a challenging 76 mile journey that is a thrill for hikers too.

To help plan your next West Virginia vacation, you can use websites like www.FreeTravelBrochures.net. Here you can find free information from a collection of destinations. You can request brochures to be mailed to you. Many are available for instant download. And with the interactive magazine feature you can flip through the pages of travel publications and link directly to the websites for the locations that interest you.