10 TOP Things to Do in West Virginia August 2026

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Ansted: New River Gorge Jet Boat Tour

CA $63

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Jet Boat Adventure on the New River Gorge

CA $72

per adult

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Jet Boat Adventure on the New River Gorge

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Hico, WV: Upper New River Family Rafting Day Trip

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New River Gorge Bridge

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Where to stay in West Virginia

Find the best West Virginia areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about West Virginia

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Timberline

If you're spending some time in Timberline, Timberline Four Season Resort and Canaan Valley are top sights worth seeing.

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The Woods

If you're spending some time in The Woods, The Woods Resort Mountain View Course and The Woods Resort Stony Lick Course are top sights worth seeing.

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Downtown Charleston

If you're spending some time in Downtown Charleston, Callen McJunkin Gallery and Charleston Town Center are top sights worth seeing.

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Kanawha City

You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Kanawha City. You might want to make time for a stop at Kanawha Mall Shopping Center or The Shops at Kanawha.

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Teays Valley

While visiting Teays Valley, you might make a stop by sights like Teays Valley Lakes and Hurricane Lake.

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