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Overview of West Virginia (West Virginia (WV))
West Virginia (West Virginia (WV)) features major hubs at Charleston, Harpers Ferry & Fayetteville. Key sights, National & State Parks, and travel highlights across the state include New River Gorge National Park & Bridge, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Blackwater Falls, Seneca Rocks & Cass Scenic Railroad.
How to get to West Virginia
Harpers Ferry is 75 mins from Washington, D.C. on Amtrak Capitol Limited or MARC rail; Amtrak Cardinal runs right through New River Gorge. Use our Amtrak & USA Rail Pass Calculator ($) and $80 National Parks Pass Calculator to plan your route.
Signature local food in West Virginia
When visiting cities and towns across West Virginia, look out for these regional American specialties at classic diners, smokehouses, seafood shacks, and farmers markets:
- West Virginia pepperoni rolls (baked soft bread stuffed with pepperoni)
- Appalachian buckwheat cakes with country sausage
- Brook trout & ramps (wild mountain leeks)
- Apple butter & blackberry cobbler
- Appalachian cider & mountain spring craft ales
Best time to visit West Virginia
Best time to visit West Virginia: May–Oct (Oct for Bridge Day & fall foliage).
Featured cities & towns in West Virginia (8 featured · 76 total)
Click any city below for its individual travel guide, county & elevation facts, nearest airport/Amtrak station, regional food specialties, and neighboring towns:
| City / Town | County & Type | Population | Elevation | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keystone Keystone, WV | US City | 390 | 295 m (968 ft) | City guide → |
| Harpers Ferry Harpers Ferry, WV | US City | 295 | 149 m (489 ft) | City guide → |
| Page Page, WV | US City | 224 | 345 m (1132 ft) | City guide → |
| Bryce Bryce, WV | US City | 0 | 215 m (705 ft) | City guide → |
| Camden Camden, WV | US City | 0 | 336 m (1102 ft) | City guide → |
| Jackson Jackson, WV | US City | 0 | 256 m (840 ft) | City guide → |
| Stowe Stowe, WV | US City | 0 | 323 m (1060 ft) | City guide → |
| Springdale Springdale, WV | US City | 0 | 366 m (1201 ft) | City guide → |