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Top Family-Friendly Winter Adventures in West Virginia: Snow Tubing, Skating & More

Discover the enchanting winter magic of Almost Heaven, West Virginia. This season brings stunning landscapes, exhilarating activities, and unforgettable family memories. Bundle up with warm blankets, hats, and gloves, and dive into a winter of adventure.

Family-Friendly Snow Activities

From the rush of tubing down snowy hills to gliding across ice rinks, West Virginia lets you conquer your winter bucket list with ease.

Snow Tubing

Snow tubing enthusiasts, West Virginia delivers. Winterplace Ski Resort boasts the state's largest tubing park, featuring two Super Carpet lifts and up to 14 lanes—perfect for a day of laughter and thrills. Try Snowshoe Mountain Resort's Coca-Cola Tubing Park, a six-story, eight-lane wonder. Refuel at the Black Run Sugar Shack afterward. For one of the Mid-Atlantic's longest runs at 1,200 feet, head to Canaan Valley Resort State Park, complete with a magic carpet lift to conserve your energy.

Top Family-Friendly Winter Adventures in West Virginia: Snow Tubing, Skating & More

Ice Skating

Skate the day away, then cozy up with hot cocoa. Top spots include Morgantown Ice Arena, Memorial Ice Skating Rink at Wheeling Park, Canaan Valley Resort State Park, and South Charleston Memorial Ice Arena.

Holiday Train Excursions

Board a festive train for holiday magic at Durbin and Greenbrier Valley Railroad. The Polar Express features movie soundtrack tunes, dancing, and singing. Or hop on the Elf Limited for pure cheer. At Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad, Santa and Mrs. Claus join with milk, cookies, stories, and caroling. Nearby, visit the Hampshire County Convention and Visitors Bureau for more local gems.

Top Family-Friendly Winter Adventures in West Virginia: Snow Tubing, Skating & More

Sledding

Grab your sleds for snowy excitement. Blackwater Falls State Park offers the East Coast's longest sled run—over a quarter-mile of pristine mountain snow. Families love Pipestem Resort State Park too; bring your own sled or rent from the Pro Shop.


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