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.
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