1. Take in the views at Seneca Rocks in Pendleton County, a jagged marvel of history and geology.

2. The National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank is home to the world's largest moving structure on land and it's a telescope—weighing in at an astonishing 17 million pounds.

3. Enjoy the Washington, Kennedy, Polk or Eisenhower—fresh made sandwiches named after presidents and served with chips and a pickle at the Secret Sandwich Society in Fayetteville.

4. The world-famous Coal House in Williamson, made entirely of coal, was constructed in 1933 and weighs in at a light 65 tons.

5. As you enter the West Virginia State Museum you will be greeted by “Ambassadors of Hospitality” Emmiline and Alexander (from the flea circus of New York City's Hubert's Museum).

6. A short drive east of Parkersburg you will find America's oldest dime store, Berdine's 5 & Dime Store in Harrisville, open since 1908.

7. Cranberry Glades Botanical Area is known for its unique and exotic ecosystem including carnivorous plants and fascinating sphagnum bogs similar to those found in the Arctic Tundra.

8. Café Cimino Country Inn in Sutton offers a luxurious experience wrapped in southern charm—world-class gourmet dining, plush accommodations and a quiet Main Street setting.

9. Enjoy one—or two or three—of Holl's Swiss Chocolate's hand-crafted truffles or confections, made daily from raw chocolate imported from Switzerland.

10. Watch studio artisans demonstrate their talents or grab a fried green tomato sandwich at Tamarack: The Best of West Virginia in Beckley.

11. Relive an era when steam-driven locomotives were an essential part of everyday life with a scenic ride on the world-famous Cass Scenic Railroad.

12. Bring the family to enjoy Appalachian music, food, heritage and craftsmanship at the Mountain State Art and Craft Fair at Cedar Lakes in Ripley.

13. The Summersville Lake Lighthouse started its life as part of a giant windmill but is now shining its light over the waters of the man-made lake in Nicholas County.

14. You have to see it to believe it. But did you actually see what you thought you saw? Find out for yourself at the Mystery Hole, located along the historic Midland Trail.

15. Bring your camera, digital recorder and EMF reader and spend a spooky night at the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in Weston.

16. Spectacled bears, lemurs, meerkats, red pandas—OH MY! You can see them all (and many more) at the Good Zoo at Oglebay in Wheeling.

17. Bring the kids and experience the adventure of days gone by- covered wagons, one-room schoolhouses, log homes and blacksmith shops at Heritage Farm in Huntington.

18. Tour the historic mansion at Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park and learn about its tangled history that had President Thomas Jefferson crying, “Treason!”

19. Visit the Tap Room at Greenbrier Brewing Company in Maxwelton and enjoy a Mothman Black IPA or the Wild Trail Pale Ale.

20. Experience the Mountain State from 120 feet below the surface of Lewisburg and see a wonderland of stalactites and stalagmites at Lost World Caverns.

21. Take a hike on the Endless Wall Trail in the New River Gorge National River Recreation Area, voted #1 in USA Today's Readers' Choice Contest for “Best National Park Hike.”

22. Ride one of the premier rail-trails in the country on the Greenbrier River Rail Trail—stretching 78 miles through the pristine forests of Greenbrier and Pocahontas counties.

23. Tour the Bunker at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs and get a behind-the-scenes look at the former top secret U.S. government relocation facility for Congress.

24. Pamper yourself at the spa at Berkeley Springs State Park or stop by to see George Washington's Bathtub along the west side of the park.

25. Stand up paddleboard, tube, bike and bring the little ones along for a kid-friendly trek (or climb) through the Adventure Park at River Riders in Harpers Ferry.

26. Whether you're interested in a twilight tour, ghost adventure or a school outing, history meets mystery at the West Virginia Penitentiary in Moundsville.