12 days in West Virginia Itinerary

Kids will appreciate attractions like Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and Appalachian National Scenic Trail. Get out of town with these interesting Harpers Ferry side-trips: Cacapon Resort State Park (in Berkeley Springs) and Martinsburg Roundhouse (in Martinsburg). And it doesn't end there: whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, get thoroughly spooked out with a ghost and vampire tour, steep yourself in history at John Brown's Fort, and admire the striking features of Restoration Museum.

Before you visit Harpers Ferry, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Rome, Italy to Harpers Ferry is an approximately 15-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a -6 hour difference. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Rome in March, with highs in Harpers Ferry at 12°C and lows at 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Weston.

On the 29th (Wed), shop like a local with Appalachian Glass, examine the collection at Museum of American Glass, and then steep yourself in history at Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum.

To find photos, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, use the Weston trip planner.

Fly from Harpers Ferry to Weston in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. March in Weston sees daily highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to drive to Charleston.

On the 30th (Thu), get curious at Avampato Discovery Museum, then take an in-depth tour of West Virginia State Museum, then admire the landmark architecture of West Virginia State Capitol, and finally make a trip to Shoney's Big Boy Museum. On the 31st (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the masterpieces at Clay Center, then hunt for treasures at Capitol Market, then stop by J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works, and finally admire the majestic nature at Kanawha State Forest.

For where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Charleston vacation builder site.

Traveling by car from Weston to Charleston takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. While traveling from Weston, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Charleston, ranging from highs of 15°C to lows of 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) so you can drive to Fayetteville.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Sat): see the interesting displays at Whipple Company Store and Museum, take in the dramatic natural features at New River Gorge National River, then snap pictures at New River Gorge Bridge, and finally don't miss a visit to Fayette Station Road. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: browse the exhibits of Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine and Youth Museum, stop by Tamarack Marketplace, and then hit the slopes at Winterplace Ski Resort.

To find reviews, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Fayetteville driving holiday planner.

You can drive from Charleston to Fayetteville in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Traveling from Charleston in March, you will find days in Fayetteville are little chillier (11°C), and nights are about the same (0°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) to allow time to drive to Snowshoe.

On the 3rd (Mon), get outside with Village at Snowshoe, then make a splash at Split Rock Pools, and then fly down the slopes at Snowshoe Mountain Resort.

For maps, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Snowshoe trip builder tool.

You can drive from Fayetteville to Snowshoe in 2.5 hours. Traveling from Fayetteville in April, expect nights in Snowshoe to be about the same, around 5°C, while days are little chillier, around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to White Sulphur Springs.

On the 4th (Tue), look for all kinds of wild species at Blue Bend Recreation Area, get engrossed in the history at Greenbrier Historical Society and North House Museum, then ponder the world of politics at Greenbrier Government Relocation Facility, and finally identify plant and animal life at The Greenbrier.

To see other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, read White Sulphur Springs trip planner.

You can drive from Snowshoe to White Sulphur Springs in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Snowshoe in April, you will find days in White Sulphur Springs are a bit warmer (20°C), and nights are about the same (5°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can travel back home.