Autumn is a popular time to visit West Virginia’s beautiful Appalachian Region, and for good reason – the yellow, orange, and red leaves transform the already beautiful mountain slopes into stunning works of vibrant art. And if you want a front-row seat to this particular art show, plan ahead, because overnight accommodations (if you need them) fill up fast!
For inspiration as you think about planning a fall getaway, here are a few of our favorite places to see the fall colors.
- Dolly Sods
pabradyphoto/iStock Collection via Getty Images Plus Dolly Sods is beautiful at any time of the year, but especially when the scrub brush that covers this unique ecosystem flares bright red each fall. Stay nearby at one of the many accommodations available at Seneca Rocks or Canaan Valley.
- Babcock State Park
dszc/E+ Collection via Getty Images Babcock State Park is fun to visit in any season, thanks to the beautiful views, the waterfall, and the mill, but it’s especially beloved when the leaves turn! Stay in the park in a quaint cabin to fully experience the beauty of the fall evenings.
- Charleston
JodiJacobson/E+ Collection via Getty Images West Virginia boasts such a beautiful capital city, but Charleston and the majestic capitol building are especially enjoyable on a cool, colorful fall day!
- New River Gorge
Sean Pavone/iStock Collection via Getty Images Plus There’s no wrong time to visit the New River Gorge, but autumn transforms the gorge, and especially the Endless Wall area, into a fabulous mosaic of depth and color! Stay at ACE Adventure Resort or book a local hide-a-way on Airbnb.
- Harpers Ferry
Ali Madjfar/Moment Collection via Getty Images There’s beauty and history to be found in Harpers Ferry, and both are especially enjoyable as the weather begins to cool. Check for available Airbnb rentals; there are several in the area that are full of character and charm.
- Bluestone State Park
Photo by Mike Kline (notkalvin)/Moment Collection via Getty Images Bluestone Lake (and, really, any lake around West Virginia) is especially beautiful in the fall, when the water reflects the colors of the trees and the sky. You can stay in the park in a comfortable, rustic cabin.
- Blackwater Falls State Park
ablokhin/iStock Collection via Getty Images Plus From Lindy Point Overlook to Blackwater Falls, there’s plenty of forest to enjoy here each autumn! Stay in Blackwater Falls State Park in the lodge or a cabin.
What’s your favorite spot to see the fall colors and when do you go to get the best color? The general prediction from the folks at WV Tourism is end of September through October for different regions of the state.
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Dolly Sods is beautiful at any time of the year, but especially when the scrub brush that covers this unique ecosystem flares bright red each fall. Stay nearby at one of the many accommodations available at Seneca Rocks or Canaan Valley.
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Babcock State Park is fun to visit in any season, thanks to the beautiful views, the waterfall, and the mill, but it’s especially beloved when the leaves turn! Stay in the park in a quaint cabin to fully experience the beauty of the fall evenings.
JodiJacobson/E+ Collection via Getty Images
West Virginia boasts such a beautiful capital city, but Charleston and the majestic capitol building are especially enjoyable on a cool, colorful fall day!
Sean Pavone/iStock Collection via Getty Images Plus
There’s no wrong time to visit the New River Gorge, but autumn transforms the gorge, and especially the Endless Wall area, into a fabulous mosaic of depth and color! Stay at ACE Adventure Resort or book a local hide-a-way on Airbnb.
Ali Madjfar/Moment Collection via Getty Images
There’s beauty and history to be found in Harpers Ferry, and both are especially enjoyable as the weather begins to cool. Check for available Airbnb rentals; there are several in the area that are full of character and charm.
Photo by Mike Kline (notkalvin)/Moment Collection via Getty Images
Bluestone Lake (and, really, any lake around West Virginia) is especially beautiful in the fall, when the water reflects the colors of the trees and the sky. You can stay in the park in a comfortable, rustic cabin.
ablokhin/iStock Collection via Getty Images Plus
From Lindy Point Overlook to Blackwater Falls, there’s plenty of forest to enjoy here each autumn! Stay in Blackwater Falls State Park in the lodge or a cabin.
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Address: Dolly Sods Wilderness, West Virginia 26260, USAAddress: Babcock State Park, 486 Babcock Rd, Clifftop, WV 25831, USAAddress: Endless Wall Trail, New Haven, WV, USAAddress: Charleston, WV, USAAddress: Blackwater Falls, West Virginia 26260, USAAddress: Bluestone State Park, 78, HC, Hinton, WV 25951, USAAddress: Harpers Ferry, WV 25425, USA
