15 days in West Virginia Itinerary

With a population of less than 300, Harpers Ferry is as quaint as they come.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum. You'll discover tucked-away gems like The Point and A Dream Come True Playground. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Harpers Ferry: Massanutten Storybook Trail (in Luray), Explore More Discovery Museum (in Harrisonburg) and Shenandoah Caverns (in Quicksburg). The adventure continues: make a trip to Jefferson Rock, stroll around Sherando Park, admire the striking features of Abram's Delight, and contemplate the long history of Arsenal Square.

For traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Harpers Ferry holiday planner.

Tampa to Harpers Ferry is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Tampa in May, things will get a bit cooler in Harpers Ferry: highs are around 74°F and lows about 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Morgantown.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to West Virginia University and WVU Core Arboretum. Family-friendly places like Pricketts Fort State Park and Caperton Trail will thrill your kids. Change things up with these side-trips from Morgantown: Oakland (Herrington Manor State Park, The Oakland B&O Railroad Museum, &more), Grafton National Cemetery (in Grafton) and Cathedral State Park (in Aurora).

To see maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Morgantown trip builder tool.

You can drive from Harpers Ferry to Morgantown in 3 hours. May in Morgantown sees daily highs of 74°F and lows of 53°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Hillsboro.

Hillsboro is a town in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States. Kick off your visit on the 28th (Sun): witness the site of a historic battle at Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park, take a peaceful walk through Cranberry Glades Botanical Area, stroll through Falls of Hills Creek, steep yourself in history at Locust Creek Bridge, then stroll through Greenbrier River Trail, and finally grab your bike and head to Greenbrier River Trail.

To find traveler tips, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read our Hillsboro online trip itinerary builder.

Explore your travel options from Morgantown to Hillsboro with the Route module. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Morgantown in May since evenings lows in Hillsboro dip to 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Lansing.

Lansing is an unincorporated community in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. On the 29th (Mon), take a peaceful walk through Babcock State Park, then explore the striking landscape of New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, and then see the interesting displays at Whipple Company Store and Museum. Here are some ideas for day two: hike along Endless Wall Trail, contemplate the waterfront views at Wildwater Expeditions, don't miss a visit to Fayette Station Road, snap pictures at New River Gorge Bridge, then enjoy the sea views from Summersville Lake Lighthouse, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Summersville Lake.

For more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Lansing trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Hillsboro to Lansing takes 2 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Lansing can reach 71°F, while at night they dip to 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Charleston.

Charleston is the capital and the largest city in the U.S. state of West Virginia, and the county seat of Kanawha County. Family-friendly places like West Virginia State Museum and Clay Center will thrill your kids. Step off the beaten path and head to West Virginia State Capitol and Capitol Market. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Charleston: Nelsonville (Nelsonville Emporium & Hockhocking Adena bikeway), U.S. Navy Poster Museum (in Point Pleasant) and Moonville Tunnel (in Vinton). There's still lots to do: find something for the whole family at Camden Park, don't miss a visit to Shoney's Big Boy Museum, steep yourself in history at Craik-Patton House, and hike along Midland Trail Scenic Highway.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, read our Charleston vacation planner.

Traveling by car from Lansing to Charleston takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of taxi and train. Expect a daytime high around 76°F in May, and nighttime lows around 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.