outdoor photos by Steve Shaluta or David Fattaleh/WV Tourism
West Virginia Travel Planner
POTOMAC HIGHLANDS
The Potomac Highlands region of West Virginia is located along the eastern border of the state. The Allegheny Mountains cut through the region creating wonderful hiking, biking, skiing, kayaking, rock climbing and spelunking opportunities. Much of the region is devoted to state and national forests and wilderness areas making the Potomac Highlands a great place to view or hunt wildlife.
During your visit, you can also tour museums dedicated to everything from the Civil War to science. Quaint towns offer great shopping, fine dining, music venues and art museums.
A great way to explore the region is by enjoying a scenic trip on one of the three excursion railroads in operation. Golfers will find an array of challenging courses to test their skills on. Potomac Highlands is situated in a rain shadow making it the perfect place to grow grapes. A handful of wineries are in operation offering tours, tasting and amazing vintages to take home.
Whether you seek whitewater adventure or pure relaxation while overlooking the mountains from the window of your cozy bed & breakfast, you will find the Potomac Highlands has it all.
