Did you hear that West Virginia has just earned yet another spot on a world travel list? Not only did we make it as a top world travel destination according to Lonely Planet, but now we’re also one of the ten best places to visit with kids, according to Family Vacationist. And we couldn’t agree more.
Numbering ahead of places like Orlando, Santa Monica, Boston, New Orleans, Denali, Boise, and San Juan (Puerto Rico), West Virginia slipped in third on the list, behind Playa Del Carmen (Mexico) and Aruba. Specifically, Family Vacationist is sending families with kids to the New River Gorge National Park.
What makes this area such a great destination for travelers? Well, according to Family Vacationist...
... it's still an under-the-radar National Park. Since the New River Gorge hasn't been a national park for long, it's still relatively quiet and undiscovered, at least by comparison in the National Park System.
... there are a wide variety of activity options for all ages and interests, from fishing to bird and salamander watching to whitewater rafting to ziplining to bridge walking.
... there are several family-friendly accommodation options, including Tru by Hilton in nearby Beckley and the Adventures On The Gorge Resort right on the rim of the New River Gorge.
We'll add to that list a few family-friendly attractions of our own, including the New River Gorge National Park Visitors Centers, many of which include interesting mini-museums and beautiful overlooks.
Here’s our ultimate guide to the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve that you’ll want to check out if you decide to visit. And here’s the New River Gorge National Park website. Have you explored the New River Gorge with your family before? What other family-friendly attractions would you add to this list?
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