5. Lost World Caverns: Lewisburg
Go 120 feet underground to explore stalagmites (some of which measure up to 80 feet tall) and stalactites at Lost World Caverns, one of the top things to do in West Virginia. Self-guided tours typically take about 45 minutes and are appropriate for all ages, while the Wild Cave Tour for ages 10 and up takes visitors to undeveloped parts of the caverns over the course of several hours. This attraction, which was first discovered in 1942, also includes a museum and gift shop. Previous visitors highly recommend Lost World Caverns, cautioning that the caves can be slippery and difficult to traverse in some areas, so be sure to wear sturdy shoes and a light jacket. Tours start at $12 for adults and $6 for children.
Address: 907 Lost World Road, Lewisburg, WV 24901
6. Harpers Ferry
Perhaps the most well-known destination in West Virginia, Harpers Ferry is more than a quaint 19th-century town. It’s a National Historic Park with Civil War sites including battlefields, remnants of campsites and, most notably, John Brown’s Fort and the John Brown Museum. If you don’t remember this one from history class, John Brown is the abolitionist credited with leading what’s now known as the Harpers Ferry Raid, in which he attempted to start an armed revolt of enslaved people in 1859.