West Virginia Department of Commerce WV Travel 4 Kids

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West Virginia Independence Hall Museum
West Virginia Independence Hall, in Wheeling, is a National Historic Landmark and the birthplace of West Virginia. Visit during West Virginia’s 150th birthday celebration!

Happy Birthday West Virginia

This year is a big year for the state of West Virginia as we celebrate its 150th birthday! West Virginia is the only state born from the turmoil of the Civil War. Visit to see how the state will celebrate its big day on June 20. Learn more about the celebrations!

Take a Hike!

Tell your friends to go “take a hike” then go and do it! WV State Parks has over 800 miles of hiking trails and rail trails criss-cross the state. So put on your boots and get out and hike!

Fairs and Festivals

Wondering what to do this summer? Enjoy the rides, try the food, check out the art and enjoy listening to the music. Check out the calendar of fairs and festivals throughout the state.

Cass Scenic Railroad SP Celebrates 50 years

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Cass Scenic Railroad as a state park. In 1963 as part of West Virgnia’s 100th birthday celebration, Shay steam locomotive #4 took passengers to Whittaker Station on the first state tourist train. Read all about it.

Welcome, Summer! Welcome, Water Sports

Pull out your bathing suits and get ready for water season! Whitewater rafting may grab headlines, but West Virginia’s rivers and lakes offer jet skiing, water tubing, fishing, canoeing, scuba diving and more. Read all about it.

Confederate troops captured Martinsburg