Family days out in West Virginia
There are so many fun places to go with kids in West Virginia - great zoos and aquariums, museums, theme parks, water parks and swimming pools, places to visit outdoors (many of which are cheap or free), historical places of interest, activities and indoor play centres - just take a look below, plenty of things to do with the children in WV.
SPOTLIGHT ON WEST VIRGINIA
Kruger Street Toy and Train Museum
Wheeling
Kruger Street Toy and Train MuseumLocated in beautiful Wheeling, WV, this is truly one unique place! Come and relive your childhood, bring back good memories, and share them with your friends, family or tour group - it will be a visit you won't soon..
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Camden Park
Huntington
Camden ParkCamden Park's Kiddie Land is home to 9 rides for our guests 48" and under, including our historic Carousel, Kiddie Boats and Handcars. Also has larger rides for older kids. Good idea if you're after fun places to go with kids in West Virginia.
Good Zoo
County Wheeling
Good ZooVisitors of all ages will find something pleasing at our zoo which is dedicated to the memory of a seven-year-old boy named Philip Mayer Good, who loved nature. Come visit our new Outback Exhibit, featuring kangaroos and wallabies.
Harpers Ferry National Historic Park
Harpers Ferry
Harpers Ferry National Historic ParkA visit to this quaint, historic community, at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers, is like stepping into the past. Stroll the picturesque streets, visit exhibits and museums, or hike our trails and battlefields. There's a wide variety of experiences for..
Prickett's Fort
Fairmont
Prickett's FortPerched on a small rise overlooking the confluence of Prickett's Creek and the Monongahela River, this rustic log fort is a re-creation of the original Prickett's Fort of 1774, which served as a refuge from Native American war parties on the western frontier of Colonial..
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
Parkersburg
Blennerhassett Island Historical State ParkBlennerhassett Island Historical State Park and the Friends of Blennerhassett, its volunteer group, are pleased that you will visit our park. The Island is open May 1 through October of each year. While visiting our park you should allow at least three hours for a complete..
Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park
Hillsboro
Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park- located in the Greenbrier River Valley north of Lewisburg and is the site of West Virginia's last significant Civil War battle. Good idea if you're after fun places to go with kids in West Virginia.
Waves Of Fun
Hurricane
Waves Of FunWaves of Fun is West Virginia's choice water park attraction where people of all ages can enjoy spending the day...not a fortune! For fun-lovers and sun-seekers alike. Good idea if you're after fun places to go with kids in West Virginia.
Hurricane Wave Pool
Hurricane
Hurricane Wave PoolFor an exhilarating thrill with top-to-bottom, non-stop excitement, plunge down the Aqua Tube, spiraling at breathtaking speed...a sensation that'll keep you coming back for more!
Kruger Street Toy and Train Museum
Wheeling
Kruger Street Toy and Train MuseumLocated in beautiful Wheeling, WV, this is truly one unique place! Come and relive your childhood, bring back good memories, and share them with your friends, family or tour group - it will be a visit you won't soon..
South Charleston Museum
South Charleston
South Charleston MuseumThe South Charleston Museum strives to create a casual learning experience that will appeal to all ages and interests. The purpose of this community museum is to promote the social, educational, and cultural history of South Charleston
Hinton Railroad Museum
Hinton
Hinton Railroad MuseumHistoric railroad museum int he fromer cox's department store with many artifacts of years gone by on the railroads.
Oil and Gas Museum
Parkersburg
Oil and Gas MuseumBoth oil and natural gas were discovered in western Virginia by the first explorers in the mid-1700s. George Washington acquired 250 acres in what is now West Virginia because it contained an oil and gas spring. This exciting history is portrayed at the Oil & Gas Museum.
Valley Worlds Of Fun
Fairmont
Valley Worlds Of FunWe are a family entertainment center dedicated to wholesome fun for kids of all ages. Furthermore, we are a tobacco and alcohol free facility. Seven acres of fun including 24 Bowling Lanes, Lasertag, Arcade, Himalayan, Tea Cups, Bumper Cars, Twister, Whirly Bird, Inflatable..
The Greenbrier River Trail
Marlinton
The Greenbrier River TrailThe Greenbrier River Trail is a 78-mile long rail trail operated by West Virginia State Parks. Trail uses include bicycling, backpacking, cross-country skiing and horseback riding.
Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
Cass
Cass Scenic Railroad State ParkNestled in the mountains of West Virginia, Cass Scenic Railroad State Park offers excursions that transport you back in time to relive an era when steam-driven locomotives were an essential part of everyday life.
Bluestone National Scenic River
Glen Jean
Bluestone National Scenic RiverBluestone National Scenic River is preserved as a living landscape that provides an unspoiled experience for visitors and a haven for a variety of plants and animals. The park protects a 10.5-mile section of the Bluestone River in Southern West Virginia.
Gauley River Recreation Center
Glen Jean
Gauley River Recreation CenterThe 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features.
Audra State Park
Buckhannon
Audra State ParkBefore the turn of the century, West Virginians were drawn to the natural beauty of the Middle Fork River and its surroundings. This area is now Audra State Park, a heavily wooded riverside campground that continues to awe visitors.
Babcock State Park
Clifftop
Babcock State ParkBabcock State Park offers its guests 4,127 acres of serene, yet rugged beauty, a fast flowing trout stream in a boulder-strewn canyon and mountainous vistas to be viewed from several scenic overlooks.
Beartown State Park
Hillsboro
Beartown State ParkBeartown State Park is a natural area of 107 acres located on the eastern summit of Droop Mountain, seven miles southwest of Hillsboro, West Virginia. Development of the park has been minimal in order to preserve the natural attractions of the area
Beech Fork State Park
Barboursville
Beech Fork State ParkBeech Fork State Park was officially opened in the winter of 1979 and offers 3,144 acres of some of the best recreation experience in the southwestern section of West Virginia.
Berkeley Springs State Park
Berkeley Springs
Berkeley Springs State ParkBerkeley Springs State Park is located in the center of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. The Bathhouse first opened in 1930. Since then, thousands have enjoyed the variety of baths and treatments in the warm mineral waters that flow from the springs at a constant..
Berwind Lake Wildife Management Area
Warriormine
Berwind Lake Wildife Management AreaBerwind Lake WMA, in McDowell County, is one of the larger Wildlife Management Areas in West Virginia, containing approximately 18,000 acres of rugged mountain terrain common to the southern portion of the state.
Blackwater Falls State Park
Davis
Blackwater Falls State Park Blackwater Falls State Park is named for the falls of the Blackwater River whose amber-colored waters plunge five stories then twist and tumble through an eight-mile long gorge.
Watogo State Park
Marlinton
Watogo State ParkWatoga State Park is located in the mountains of Pocahontas County just 14 miles south of Marlinton, West Virginia. The park consists of 10,100 acres filled with a multitude of recreational activities including hiking, swimming, fishing and boating. There is something for..
Valley Falls State Park
Fairmont
Valley Falls State ParkOnce the site of a lumber and grist mill community, the scenic treasure of Valley Falls State Park is located only a short drive from Fairmont and Grafton. This 1,145 acre day use park hosts a variety of outdoor recreation including fishing, picnicking, kayaking, and 18..
Tygart Lake State Park
Grafton
Tygart Lake State ParkTygart Lake State Park is a cozy, quiet getaway for couples and families. It sits among West Virginia's rolling hills and alongside 10-mile long, 1,750-acre Tygart Lake.
Seneca State Forest
Dunmore
Seneca State ForestOldest of West Virginia's state forests, Seneca borders the beautiful Greenbrier River in Pocahontas County.
Bluestone State Park
Hinton
Bluestone State ParkEncompassing over 2,100 acres of rugged, heavily forested, mountainous terrain, Bluestone State Park provides a wide variety of water-oriented activities for guests and residents of southern West Virginia.
Chief Logan State Park
Logan
Chief Logan State ParkThis 4,000-acre park is one of the most visited in the state park system. The park features a 25-site campground, outdoor amphitheater, and wildlife center. The recreation enthusiast can enjoy miles of hiking trails, a swimming pool with water slide, tennis, and miniature..
Coopers Rock State Forest
Bruceton Mills
Coopers Rock State ForestCoopers Rock State Forest is 13 miles east of Morgantown and 8 miles west of Bruceton Mills. Its 12,713 acres are bisected by Interstate 68. Although the forest serves as a recreation and preservation area, it has a wider range of uses. West Virginia's state forests also..
Holly River State Park
Hacker Valley
Holly River State ParkThe dense forests of Holly River State Park provide guests with a natural feeling of peaceful solitude. Located near the center of the state in Webster County, it is far from the hustle and bustle of city life making it a perfect vacation getaway.
Kanawha Valley
Charleston
Kanawha ValleyLocated just seven miles south of Charleston, West Virginia, this forest's close proximity to the heavily populated Kanawha Valley has made it a recreational haven. A playground attracts families during the summer season and the fully equipped campground is one of the few..
Laurel Lake Wildlife Management Area
Lenore
Laurel Lake Wildlife Management AreaLaurel Lake Wildlife Management Area, a 12, 851 acre area, is located seven miles northeast of Lenore, West Virginia.
Little Beaver State Park
Beaver
Little Beaver State Park Little Beaver State Park is a 562-acre day-use park that features many outdoor recreational opportunities. At the center of the park is an 18-acre lake open for fishing year-round.
Moncove Lake State Park
Gap Mills
Moncove Lake State ParkTucked away among the hills on the southeastern edge of the state lies Moncove Lake State Park. Located in the pastoral setting of Monroe County, Moncove Lake State Park seems worlds away from everyday realities.
Lost World Caverns
Lewisburg
Lost World CavernsDescend 120 feet below the Earth's surface into a vast wonderland of stalactites and stalagmites. Lost World Caverns, discovered in 1942, is a truly magical place for both young and old. Good idea if you're after fun places to go with kids in West Virginia.
West Virginia Penitentiary Tours
Moundsville
West Virginia Penitentiary ToursUnlike most of the people who've previously walked through the gates of the West Virginia Penitentiary in Moundsville, you can be fairly certain you'll be walking out again a few hours later.
Mystery Hole
Ansted
Mystery HoleThis believe-it-or-not astounding experience has intrigued many people both young and old over the years. Many come time and time again just curious to know if they really did see what they thought they'd seen; or if their eyes were playing tricks on them.
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