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Almostheaven-Winter.Pdf Who says only kids have snow days? Explore the fresh powder on skis, snowboard, tube, sled or snowshoes. Then warm up with a cozy cabin retreat, or sink into a luxurious spa getaway. From the jingle bells to the candy hearts, the West Virginia snowfall evokes childlike excitement all season long. So much to discover! Here’s your pocket guide to the best of winter in the mountains: your insider advice on the best mountain slopes, winter play and events. Get the full list of WV’s Winter finest at GoToWV.com/winter. TABLE OF CONTENTS Mountain Winter Wonderlands..........................2 Winter Bests..............................................................10 Your Sticker Collection.........................................18 1 WEST VIRGINIA’S Wonderlands Mountain Winter MOUNTAIN WINTER Snowshoe WONDERLANDS SNOWSHOE, WV Don’t forget to gather all 6 WV winter stickers as you explore! Keep track of WINTER ACTIVITIES the ones you find on page 18. Downhill Skiing Snowboarding Tubing Terrain Parks Snowmobiling Off-Road Tours The most scenic ski resort is also the largest. Settle OGLEBAY into Snowshoe Mountain for Olympian-designed trails, terrain parks for diferent skill levels, backcountry terrain and more. ALPINE LAKE KIDS FUN Kids can ski free, play in the Big Top (with an BLACKWATER FALLS arcade, climbing walls and more) or swim in the CANAAN VALLEY TIMBERLINE outdoor pool and waterslide— yes, even in winter! WHITE GRASS VILLAGE Dine at any one of 12 restaurants and cafés before SNOWSHOE strolling the shops, including a local artisan market. ELK RIVER TOURING CENTER SPECIAL EVENTS From extreme races and gear demos to concerts, festivals and weekend retreats, there’s always something on the calendar. WINTERPLACE PIPESTEM AMENITIES Lodging, dining, spa, yoga, horseback riding, ‘Kids Night Out’ activities 2 3 Mountain Winter Wonderlands Mountain Winter Timberline Winterplace Resort DAVIS, WV GHENT, WV WINTER ACTIVITIES WINTER ACTIVITIES Downhill Skiing Glade Skiing Snowboarding Downhill Skiing Snowboarding Tubing Terrain Parks Timberline’s even mix of easy to expert trails Winterplace, the most accessible and afordable include some of the most challenging in the East, resort in the Southeast, has nearly 30 manicured and the Southeast’s longest downhill run: the trails with plenty of easy runs, and 2 terrain parks 2-mile Salamander Trail, which despite its length is for freestyle boarding. enjoyable even for beginners. NIGHT SKIING GLADE SKIING Take advantage of the Southeast’s longest skiing Ski some of the region’s best woodland terrain with day with night skiing on more than 20 trails. (It’s 6 open, unmarked forest glades. included in your lift ticket!) SKI-IN, SKI-OUT CHALETS LARGEST TUBING PARK Glide right up to a luxury slopeside chalet— a cozy Enjoy the pure powder-swooshing fun at the state’s escape right in the action. largest tubing park, spanning 20 lanes. Even the littlest ones can slide down the kiddie tubing lanes. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Eclectic live music keeps the stage entertaining SKI SCHOOL every weekend and holiday at the casual pub. Recently voted the best place to learn to ski in the region, Winterplace has pro guides to teach AMENITIES you the moves, then point you to the many novice Lodging, dining, Timbers Adventure Klub for kids slopes to practice. AMENITIES Lodging, dining, kids SkiWee school and kinder care, 4 near The Resort at Glade Springs 5 Mountain Winter Wonderlands Mountain Winter Oglebay Park Canaan Valley Resort Resort WHEELING, WV DAVIS, WV WINTER ACTIVITIES WINTER ACTIVITIES Downhill Skiing Snowboarding Terrain Parks Ice Skating Downhill Skiing Cross-Country Skiing Glade Skiing Snowboarding Tubing Ice Skating Snowshoeing With plenty to explore on and of the slopes, The scenic Canaan Valley State Park is known for Oglebay Resort is perfect for a family retreat. The its beauty, and in the snow it shines with stunning stunning scenic setting is marked by easy trails that mountain views and plenty of fresh, natural powder any beginner can tackle on skis or snowboard. that lasts late into the season. FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS KIDZ KORNER One of the nation’s largest lights displays covers a Warm up before taking on the slopes with some 6-mile drive, plus a garden tour with holiday trees virtual fun in the arcade and game room, or take and hanging light baskets. the tykes to the supervised Kidz Korner. GOOD ZOO WARMING HUT Meet animals from around the globe, with chances When you slide of the tubing park, head over to to get up-close and even feed the wildlife. the warming hut, with concessions, a fireplace and outdoor fire rings. SPA Relax with massages, mani/pedis or even soothing ICE SKATING therapies like yoga or Reiki. Glide along the ice to get a perfect view overlooking the Allegheny Mountains, then nestle AMENITIES up by the outdoor firepits. Lodging, dining, shopping, glass museum, fire pits, golf course AMENITIES Lodging, dining, spa, shopping 6 7 Mountain Winter Wonderlands Mountain Winter Best Drives | River Reflections Tour Reflections | River Drives Best TOP WINTER Cross Country Join us for a seasonal EVENTS jubilee— even in the snow! Ski Centers Here are the winter musts... FASNACHT Celebrate the ceremonial burning of Old Man Winter in ALPINE LAKE RESORT the authentic Swiss village of Helvetia. Tuck away in a cozy winter chalet for a scenic INTERNATIONAL WATER TASTING FESTIVAL cross-country retreat by the frozen lakeside. See how the H2O stacks up to the pro tasters’ palates— and take some home for yourself! ELK RIVER TOURING CENTER CASINO BASH Tuck into the hills for some holiday thrills! Get that New When it’s closed for winter, you can criss-cross the Year midnight kiss for luck, then test it out at the slots Highland Scenic Highway in the snow! Enjoy the and tables at the casino. WV’s gaming resorts go all out remote views along the National Forest border. for the holidays, with promos and giveaways galore! WAY BACK HOLIDAYS WHITE GRASS Old Tyme Christmas takes Harpers Ferry back to the Colonial era, while Fort Randolph recreates holidays With carefully manicured trails, White Grass on the frontier. Head back to the mining boom maintains miles of trail for all skill levels. underground at the Appalachian Coal Town Christmas. PIPESTEM RESORT STATE PARK LUMINOUS LIGHTS Oglebay Resort’s famed light show isn’t the only The 7 advanced trails at Pipestem are not dazzling display! Take a trolley through the shimmering maintained, but for experienced skiers, they ofer Bluefield City Park, or visit Santa along the 3 twinkling amazing backcountry views. miles of lights at Chief Logan State Park. HISTORIC HOMES TOURS BLACKWATER FALLS STATE PARK Relive holidays past in the mansions of Millionaire Row in Bramwell, or throwback to Victorian Christmas charm in Gear up at the full-service ski center, and enjoy the the Julia-Ann Historic District in Parkersburg. frozen falls on a winter jaunt through the park. FEAST OF THE 7 FISHES Celebrate the season with a lavish 7-course seafood feast in Fairmont’s true Italian tradition, and enjoy 8 authentic music, dance and more. 9 Winter Bests Winter WINTER PLAY Whether it’s the thrill of whooshing downhill on a tube or sled, strapping on a pair of ice skates or snowshoes for a winter wander, or a simple snow angel, there’s something magical about mountain winter. FAMILY FUN ADVENTURE PARKS The snow just adds to the beauty of the canopy as you work your way through these unique aerial courses. Move from tree to tree on puzzling bridges, nets, tubes, ziplines and more. SPLIT ROCK POOLS Waterslide in the winter? Yes. Splash and play in the heated outdoor pool even as the snow piles up around the edges (and while the rest of the family enjoys the hot tubs and saunas)! CHOOSE-AND-CUT CHRISTMAS TREE FARMS Fill your home with the real scent of the season: a fresh pine or fir. Select your own beauty straight from the farm at places like Cricker Farms or Evergreen Christmas Tree Farms. DUCT TAPE SLED RACE Can you craft your own winter winner? Using only duct tape and cardboard, create a sled that can swoop past the competition at Blackwater Falls State Park! PRETTY PRINCESSES Daddies, dress your littlest ladies to the nines and share a weekend of music, dance, crafts, sundae bars and more at the Little Princess Ball at North Bend State Park. 10 11 Winter Bests Winter ZIPLINING ADVENTURE & There’s something serene about swooping through the ice-blanketed branches of the EXCITEMENT forest. Bundle up and see the glistening winter woodlands from new heights. CAVING No matter how cold it may get above, underground keeps an ever-steady temperature year-round. Explore the depths below the Earth at Lost World Caverns and other public caves. FIRST DAY HIKES Celebrate the New Year in West Virginia’s State Parks with “First Day” guided hikes. The trails are open to hiking and biking all winter. The adrenaline and blood flow will help warm you! ATV-ING A little ice and snow will only add to the fun of of-roading at one of the largest trail systems in the country, the Hatfield-McCoy Trails, with more than 500 miles to explore! WHEELING NAILERS Catch all the action on the ice as our resident goal- getters bring their A game to the hockey rink. CASINOS Looking for a diferent kind of rush? Test your luck! Thrilling gaming, fine dining and plenty of entertainment, just steps away. 12 13 Winter Bests Winter INNS & B&BS With hearty farm-to-table meals and caring country charm, quaint hideaways like the Highlawn Inn or North Fork Mountain Inn invite you to cozy up to some Southern hospitality.
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