West Virginia with kids & teens
West Virginia is such an interesting state. Its history involves William Penn, and was once part of Virginia, but decided to become its own state when leaders could not agree on important issues of the day. West Virginia is also quite pretty. This travel destination for families with kids and teens is an exciting place you won’t want to miss exploring. It is considered one of the ‘mid-Atlantic States’ even though it doesn’t have a coastline. Your family will be captivated by all of the history and exciting places to explore and learn about. These West Virginia family travel destinations are perfect places to add for an exciting family travel itinerary of the mid-Atlantic United States. If you are wanting to road trip or learn virtually, keep reading because you can explore and have awesome adventures in the beautiful state of West Virginia with kids and teens.
West Virginia With Kids & Teens – Road Trip!
As you head north (or south) along th
e mid-Atlantic coast, turn left and head for West Virginia. You can stretch your legs with a good hike, explore the beautiful outdoors, and be captivated by the mountains and valleys of West Virginia. Perfect for a road trip or a few days relaxing in nature!
Does your family do road trips? Ours does! In our family, road tripping a series of car journeys from one destination to another to do a field trip. 5-day road trip usually means at least three of those days will be filled with activities and attractions. But if you live locally or regionally, you may decide to take that road trip in smaller chunks and plan several field trips around the beautiful state of West Virginia. Below are all the resources you need. Included are super fun ideas that will also super-size your child’s learning about US History, Geography, and famous people & places. So have fun using the world as your classroom with intentional family travel. Let’s explore West Virginia with kids and teens!
West Virginia Historical Sites & Parks
- Harpers Ferry: Historic town in Jefferson County, West Virginia.
- New River Gorge Bridge: Steel arch bridge in Fayetteville, West Virginia.
- Canaan Valley: State park in Davis, West Virginia.
- Summersville Lake: Reservoir in central West Virginia.
- Seneca Rocks: Rock landmark in Pendleton County, West Virginia.
- Wheeling Island: Island in the Ohio River, in the city of Wheeling, West Virginia.
- Blackwater Falls State Park: State park in Davis, West Virginia.
- Monongahela National Forest: National forest in Elkins, West Virginia.
- Cacapon State Park: State park in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia.
West Virginia – Museums & Galleries
- Clay Center: Art museum in Charleston, West Virginia.
West Virginia – Places Not To Be Missed
- Camden Park: Amusement park in Huntington, West Virginia.
- Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum: Former hospital-turned-landmark in Weston, West Virginia.
- Charleston Civic Center: Municipal complex in Charleston, West Virginia.
West Virginia – Add These To Your Itinerary
- Snowshoe Mountain: Ski resort in Snowshoe, West Virginia.
- The Greenbrier: Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.
- Big Sandy Superstore Arena: Municipal complex in Huntington, West Virginia.
West Virginia offers so many exciting things to do in addition to enjoying the outdoors. Are you finding it hard to fit it all in or afford to do it all while you are visiting? Luckily, there are great online resources at many of the museums and parks so you can keep learning about West Virginia.
West Virginia With Kids & Teens – Virtual Travel & Learning
Make the most of learning about West Virginia by taking a few virtual field trips and incorporating the West Virginia State Study pack into your pre-and post-visit activities. Your kids will enjoy hands-on activities and museums more when they have a little understanding of the people and places they will be visiting. Add in a good book, some digital activities to learn history and geography, and some super art for easy ways to inspire and educate. It’s all in these US State Study resources.
West Virginia – Use The World As Your Classroom
The West Virginia State Study pack makes it easy for your family to have fun learning about West Virginia at home (virtually) or on the road.
Learn About West Virginia’s Famous People
- Pearl Sydenstricker Buck – Writer
- Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson – Civil War military leader.
- Chuck Yeager – Pilot
Learn About West Virginia’s Famous Landmarks:
- Appalachian National Scenic Trail
- Bluestone National Scenic River
- Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
- America’s Battleground
- Harpers Ferry
You will also find resources for science, art, and geography to round out a packed week (or longer) of learning resources for kids aged 3rd grade to 12th grade.
The West Virginia State Study pack has all the resources in a PDF. You and your kids can pick and choose which ones you want to complete. It is a carefully curated course for middle/high schoolers. There are exciting videos and selected lessons so your family can easily learn online.
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