West Virginia Executive Winter 2019 | Page 110

Travel WV written by kensie hamilton fauber A WHOLE NEW WORLD This icon denotes the use of a fictional name in “Fallout 76” for an existing West Virginia location. This icon represents existing locations that are featured in the game and can be visited. fallout 76 W est Virginia’s beautiful hills and hollows are being showcased on televisions around the world, thanks to the release of “Fallout 76,” a post- apocalyptic role-playing video game. “Fallout 76,” which is set in the Mountain State, is the latest installment in a gaming series whose characters are emerging from a nuclear-safe vault 20 years after the Great War. “Fallout 76” opens up a whole new world of first-hand experiences for gamers because they can visit the same locations as those highlighted in the video game. From the Mothman Museum in Point Pleasant to the New River Gorge Photo by Bethesda Softworks LLC. Bridge in Fayetteville, players can walk where their character has walked while experiencing all of what makes West Virginia so special. This unique pairing of “Fallout 76” with real-life destinations has caught the attention of countless gamers who are now planning a visit. To help them find their way around, our staff put together this Fallout guide and included can’t-miss activities near each game location. If you’re planning a visit to explore “Fallout 76” locations, be sure to include enough time for your stay because you’re sure to find a wealth of new adventures waiting for you here. Braxton County Photo by West Virginia State Wildlife Center. • Burnsville and Sutton lakes • Flatwoods Monster • Mid-State Archers • Mountain Lakes Amphitheatre • Town of Flatwoods • West Virginia State Wildlife Center Cabell County • Camden Park • Heritage Farm Museum and Village • Huntington Museum of Art • Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center • Ona Speedway • Pullman Square Photo by Heritage Farm Museum and Village. 26 2 0 1 9 D i sc o v e r Wes t V i rg i n i a