5 Winter Attractions For The Family In West Virginia That Don’t Involve Long Lines At The Mall
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Beth Price-Williams
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Long lines at the mall may shorten after the holiday season, but most of us would probably rather get outside and enjoy the snow while it lasts, right? Skip the lines, whether they’re long or short, at the malls this winter. Instead, pile the whole family in the car, and head to these five winter attractions in West Virginia that promise a ton of fun.
Breathe in the fresh air as the winter landscape passes you by during a winter horseback riding tour with Autumn Breeze Stables. The stables offer one-hour, two-hour, and four-hour tours. Your itinerary will largely depend on the length of your tour. However, you might catch a glimpse of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Silver Creek Lake. Click here to read more.
If you’re really in the need of a winter getaway, plan a night or two at Snowshoe Mountain Resort. Staying at the resort promises plenty of perks, but one stands out from the rest. Slip into the outdoor heated pool or relax in one of the outdoor Jacuzzis at Split Rock Pools. If you’re really daring, slip down the snow-covered slide. Read more.
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Bundle the whole family up for a day of fun at ACE Adventure Resort, which features a winter ziplining course. Tours last between three and four hours and promise plenty of thrills. Soar 100 feet above the ground on one of the fast-paced ziplines. The Rigor Mortis zipline, for example, spans 680 breathtaking feet. Read more.
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Why stand in long lines at the mall when you can soar down the longest snow tubing hill in West Virginia? Yep, Canaan Valley Resort boasts the state’s longest snow tubing run, which spans 1,200 feet. Two-hour sessions are available, allowing for plenty of turns down the run. A magic carpet will take you straight back to the top for your next ride. Read more here.
What would winter be without an epic day of sled riding? Fortunately, we live in West Virginia, home to the longest sledding hill east of the Mississippi at Blackwater Falls State Park. Zoom down the quarter-mile hill on your sled. Two-hour sledding sessions are available, and Blackwater Falls State Park evens hosts evening sledding hours – until 7 p.m. – on Fridays and Saturdays. Learn more here.
What are some of your favorite winter attractions in West Virginia? Join the conversation in the comments! For some of the most spectacular beauty this season, plan a visit to these eight frozen waterfalls.
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Autumn breeze stables, Snowshoe, WV 26209, USA
10 Snowshoe Dr, Snowshoe, WV 26209, USA
ACE Adventure Resort | Whitewater Rafting West Virginia, 1 Concho road, Oak Hill, WV 25901, USA
Canaan Valley Resort State Park, 230 Main Lodge Rd, Davis, WV 26260, USA
Blackwater Falls State Park, 1584 Blackwater Lodge Rd, Davis, WV 26260, USA