8 days in West Virginia Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips West Virginia trip itinerary planner
Start: Toronto
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Harpers Ferry
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Davis
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Weston
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Beckley
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Charleston
— 1 night
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Moundsville
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End: Toronto
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Harpers Ferry — 1 night
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With a population of less than 300, Harpers Ferry is as quaint as they come.Kick off your visit on the 6th (Sat): contemplate the long history of John Brown's Fort, then pause for some serene contemplation at St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, then kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, and finally try to win big at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. Keep things going the next day: stroll through Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.
To find reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Harpers Ferry online tour planner.
Toronto, Canada to Harpers Ferry is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Toronto in May: highs in Harpers Ferry hover around 27°C, while lows dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can drive to Davis.
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Davis — 1 night
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Davis is a town in Tucker County, West Virginia, along the Blackwater River. Start off your visit on the 8th (Mon): immerse yourself in nature at Cathedral State Park, then take in the exciting artwork at WVHighlands Artisan Gallery, then take in the dramatic scenery at Blackwater Falls State Park, and finally admire the majestic nature at Fairfax Stone State Park.
To see other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Davis online day trip planner.
Getting from Harpers Ferry to Davis by car takes about 2.5 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Davis can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Weston.
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To see other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Davis online day trip planner.
Getting from Harpers Ferry to Davis by car takes about 2.5 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Davis can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Weston.
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Weston — 1 night
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Weston is a city in Lewis County, West Virginia, United States. Start off your visit on the 9th (Tue): do a tasting at Lambert's Vintage Wines, stop by Appalachian Glass, and then contemplate the long history of Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum.
For photos, maps, and other tourist information, read Weston trip maker website.
You can drive from Davis to Weston in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in May, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can go by car to Beckley.
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For photos, maps, and other tourist information, read Weston trip maker website.
You can drive from Davis to Weston in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in May, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can go by car to Beckley.
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Beckley — 2 nights
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Beckley is a city in and the county seat of Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. Start off your visit on the 10th (Wed): explore the striking landscape at New River Gorge National River, then take in the views from New River Gorge Bridge, and then get outside with Outdoor Activities. Keep things going the next day: explore the galleries of Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine and Youth Museum, then look for gifts at Tamarack Marketplace, and then admire the majestic nature at Grandview State Park.
For where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Beckley trip itinerary site.
Drive from Weston to Beckley in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in May, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can drive to Charleston.
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For where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Beckley trip itinerary site.
Drive from Weston to Beckley in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in May, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can drive to Charleston.
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Charleston — 1 night
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Charleston is the capital and the largest city in the U.S. state of West Virginia, and the county seat of Kanawha County. Kick off your visit on the 12th (Fri): get curious at Clay Center, then take an in-depth tour of West Virginia State Museum, then ponder the world of politics at West Virginia State Capitol, and finally make a trip to Shoney's Big Boy Museum.
To find traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Charleston trip planner.
Traveling by car from Beckley to Charleston takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. May in Charleston sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can drive to Moundsville.
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To find traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Charleston trip planner.
Traveling by car from Beckley to Charleston takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. May in Charleston sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can drive to Moundsville.
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Moundsville — 1 night
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Moundsville is a city in Marshall County, West Virginia, along the Ohio River. Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sat): steep yourself in history at West Virginia Penitentiary, steep yourself in history at Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex, and then brush up on your military savvy at Archive of the Afterlife, "A Paranormal Museum".
For other places to visit, maps, reviews, and tourist information, read Moundsville trip itinerary builder app.
You can drive from Charleston to Moundsville in 3 hours. While traveling from Charleston, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Moundsville, ranging from highs of 25°C to lows of 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can go by car back home.
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For other places to visit, maps, reviews, and tourist information, read Moundsville trip itinerary builder app.
You can drive from Charleston to Moundsville in 3 hours. While traveling from Charleston, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Moundsville, ranging from highs of 25°C to lows of 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can go by car back home.
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West Virginia travel guide
The Mountain State
Located entirely within the Appalachian Mountain region, the aptly nicknamed "Mountain State" represents the highest state east of the Mississippi River with an average elevation of about 460 m (1,500 ft) above sea level. With an official motto of "Mountaineers are always free," West Virginia is home to a fiercely independent people, proud of their state's rich natural resources, physical beauty, and traditional culture. The state is often overlooked by tourists, and its major attractions retain an off-the-beaten-path character and exemplify a laid-back pace of life. West Virginians like to describe their part of the country as both wild and wonderful, a claim you can easily test on a holiday here by filling your itinerary with exploration of the state's green mountains, white-water rivers, and historical small towns.
