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Most of West Virginia's early history is shared with Virginia until it broke off into its own state in 1863. Today, travelers booking flights to West Virginia can explore the state’s individual history and take part in some of the state’s historic retreats.
The most famous raid in American history took place at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia and helped plan West Virginia's independence from Virginia in 1863. West Virginia visitors can relive the state’s history or hike through the Appalachian Trail Conference in Harpers Ferry. Water lovers can brave the rapids on a rafting trip in River Gorge National River Recreation Area. After working your muscles to the core, take a trip to The Greenbrier, one of the country’s most famous resorts and home to the historic spa of Berkeley Springs. Find cheap flights to West Virginia and spend the excess cash on spa treatments and relaxation services. It was good enough for our Founding Fathers…
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Fall presents a nice alternative for visiting West Virginia as the mountains display lovely fall colors.
Peak Season:
Summer and winter are the peak seasons in West Virginia and when most visitors book West Virginia flights and tours. The annual State Fair of West Virginia is held in mid-August in Lewisburg and features livestock exhibits, a carnival, concerts, food, and other fun. On West Virginia Day, commemorating the date the state was granted admittance to the Union (June 20, 1863), celebrations, concerts, parades, and fireworks are staged in various cities all over the state.
Winter brings the skiers and advance reservations on West Virginia flights and at local hotels are a good idea.
Off Season:
Many visitors prefer planning their trips during the marginally less crowded and expensive spring off-season.It's easy to find cheap flights to West Virginia and discounted hotel rates during the off season.
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To get around the state and travel its narrow, winding roads, you need a car, bicycle, or motorcycle. There is some bus and train service, but it is limited.
The old town section of Harpers Ferry has very little parking, and there are shuttle buses from the visitor center to the old town. Harpers Ferry is serviced by trains from Maryland and Washington, D.C.
West Virginia flights to Maryland and Washington, DC, are always available.
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Homer HickmanThe retired NASA engineer recounts his boyhood in a mining town as a rocket-obsessed boy, where his father is mine superintendent and his mother is determined that Hickam escape it.
Cynthia Rylant and Barry MoserA beautiful book bringing to life the people and places of West Virginia by a native (Rylant). Illustrations by Moser.
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