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Extend Your West Virginia College Football Game Day into an Epic Weekend Adventure

College football season is in full swing across West Virginia's Mountain State. Whether you're cheering for the Mountaineers, the Thundering Herd—or both—game day here is electric. Make it unforgettable by transforming your visit into a full weekend of adventure and exploration.

Extend Your West Virginia College Football Game Day into an Epic Weekend AdventureMorgantown

After savoring pepperoni rolls, chanting “Let’s go Mountaineers,” exchanging high-fives, and belting out John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” keep the excitement going in Mountaineer Country. Head east to Coopers Rock State Forest for breathtaking mountain views in northern West Virginia. Explore scenic overlooks, miles of hiking and biking trails, rock climbing, camping, and more—perfect for capping off your Mountaineer weekend.

Huntington

Following the Thunderwalk, “We are… Marshall!” chants, thunderous claps, scragglepop treats, and a Herd victory, extend your stay in Metro Valley. Downtown Huntington offers vibrant restaurants, bars, arcade spots, shops, and a scenic riverside park. Nearby, Beech Fork State Park provides hiking and biking trails, fishing, hunting, geocaching, and camping. About 27 miles south, discover the refreshed Rustic Ravines campground with 11 cabins, a 3D bow range, hiking trails, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and a new zipline course.

West Virginia also boasts smaller colleges and universities beyond Division I, delivering plenty of game-day thrill. Many are near state parks with top-tier lodging, activities, and excursions.

Maximize your game-day weekend and start new family traditions.

Which adventure calls to you?


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