New Adventures
Photo by Oglebay .
Northern Panhandle
Next , move on to West Virginia ’ s Northern Panhandle . Rich with history , it has an abundance of fun activities for the whole family . Begin at the very top of West Virginia , where you ’ ll find the world ’ s largest tea pot in the town of Chester and the Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort in New Cumberland . Tomlinson Run State Park and the Hancock County Historical Museum offer something for everyone .
Next stop is Wheeling , where all Oglebay ’ s outdoor activities are open for visitors , including golf , mini-golf , museum tours , bike trails , horseback riding , shopping and dining . Once you and your family have enjoyed all the resort and park have to offer , travel to Moundsville , where you can discover Prabhupada ' s Palace of Gold , a Hare Krishna temple open for tours seven days a week , or visit Grand Vue Park , complete with an aerial adventure park , ziplining , disc golf courses and a scenic overlook . The park has cabins to rent and is open year-round .
The Cockayne Farmstead , once owned by one of the wealthiest families in the area , is located in Glen Dale and is a perfectly preserved piece of history . Open Monday-Friday , 10 a . m . to 4 p . m . year-round , admission is free . One final stop in Moundsville is the Grave Creek Mound Archeological Complex , the largest conical burial mound in North America built by the Adena people between 250 and 150 B . C . The area is also home to West Virginia ’ s Archaeological Archive . Open Tuesday-Saturday from 9 a . m . to 4:30 p . m ., admission is free .
Finally , schedule the last stop on your tour of the Northern Panhandle region in Wetzel County , which offers kayaking and boating on the Ohio River and hiking at Lantz Farm and Nature Preserve Wildlife Management in Jacksonburg .
Eastern Panhandle
Another region of West Virginia to take time to explore is the Eastern Panhandle . In Berkeley County , families can camp year-round , and Poor House Farm Park allows them to fish , hike , bike and participate in a game of disc golf . Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area offers the same array of outdoor activities . Throughout the county , small-town shopping and dining experiences await .
Hampshire County is home to the Co-op and Heritage Market place ; the River House Arts Center and Café , featuring a bi-weekly artisan market ; the Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad open each May-November ; and Trough General Store & Canoe Rentals right on the Potomac River . In Hardy County , you can find a driving tour of Civil War trails , hiking , mountain biking , hunting , horseback riding and fishing at Lost River State Park .
River Riders Family Adventure Resort in Harpers Ferry offers rafting , tubing , kayaking , canoeing and ziplining and is perfect for the whole family to enjoy . Located on the Potomac River , it has waterfront cabins , tent sites and RV camping , as well as rental homes .
Photo by Joshua Blanton .
Pendleton County offers the option for visitors to try out astrophotography , an exciting hobby that allows participants the opportunity to capture high-resolution , stunningly detailed photos of the night sky . The rural area and lower population of West Virginia results in clearer skies , so astrophotographers don ’ t have to worry about air pollution and distracting lights on the ground interfering with that perfect shot .
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