Curator’s statement
West Virginia is one of the most beautiful states on the East Coast. Canaan Valley Resort is the best place to stay in the wilderness. It is a four-season resort for spring and summer hiking, stunning fall colors and several ski slopes with tubing parks. It is a great place to ride bicycles or motorcycles. A golf course is available and you will most likely see deer. Blackwater Falls State Park and Seneca Rocks are close by. It is a short drive from the Washington DC metro area. Peaceful and beautiful .
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Things to do in Canaan Valley Resort, WV
Hiking - Numerous trails in the valley.
Skiing - Two different ski resorts to choose from.
Tubing - At Canaan Valley.
Sledding - Longest hill on the East Coast at Blackwater Falls State Park.
Cycling - Lots of country roads to explore.
Golf - Full service golf courses at Canaan Valley State Resort.
Wildlife viewing - Deer are plentiful in the valley. I have seen black bears and coytes.
Leaf peeping - Best colors in the east.
Motorcycle riding - Winding two-lane roads.
Day trips
Seneca Rocks, Dolly Sods and Spruce Knob (the highest point in WV) are all nearby and accessible by vehicles.
Places to eat & drink in Canaan Valley Resort, WV
Canaan Valley Resort has a first-class restaurant with peaceful, scenic views from every seat. Nearby Blackwater Falls State Park has a barbecue restaurant. The Purple Fiddle in Nearby Thomas, WV is a quirky place to eat and catch some live music. Thomas and Davis, WV are at the north end of the valley and you can find great small restaurants and breweries, from pizza to burritos, from ales to whiskeys. You will have plenty of opportunities to eat like a local. Try the pepperoni roll if you can. Stop at Tudor’s Biscuit World for a WV culinary treat.
Need to know
West Virginia is the best kept travel secret on the East Coast. All WV state parks have EV chargers.
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