9 days in West Virginia Itinerary

Charleston is the capital and the largest city in the U.S. Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): try to win big at Mardi Gras Casino and then admire the landmark architecture of West Virginia State Capitol.

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Chicago to Charleston is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. In June, daytime highs in Charleston are 84°F, while nighttime lows are 62°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Fayetteville.

Fayetteville is a town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. Kick off your visit on the 10th (Mon): hike along Endless Wall Trail, take in the views from New River Gorge Bridge, and then take in the dramatic natural features at New River Gorge National River. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Tue): hunt for treasures at Tamarack, examine the collection at Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine and Youth Museum, and then get interesting insight from Tours.

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Traveling by car from Charleston to Fayetteville takes 1.5 hours. While traveling from Charleston, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Fayetteville, ranging from highs of 78°F to lows of 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Weston.

Weston is a city in Lewis County, West Virginia, United States. Kick off your visit on the 12th (Wed): learn about winemaking at Lambert's Vintage Wines, view the masterpieces at Appalachian Glass, then see the interesting displays at Museum of American Glass, and finally contemplate the long history of Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum.

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Traveling by car from Fayetteville to Weston takes 2 hours. In June, daytime highs in Weston are 78°F, while nighttime lows are 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can drive to Wheeling.

Wheeling is a city in Ohio and Marshall counties in the U.S. On the 13th (Thu), take in the views from Suspension Bridge, then catch a bit of excitement at Wheeling Island Racetrack and Gaming Center, then steep yourself in history at West Virginia Penitentiary, and finally brush up on your military savvy at Archive of the Afterlife: The National Museum of the Paranormal. On the next day, contemplate the long history of Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Grand Vue Park, then appreciate the history behind Madonna of the Trail, and finally let the kids burn off some steam at Oglebay Park.

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Traveling by car from Weston to Wheeling takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In June in Wheeling, expect temperatures between 79°F during the day and 60°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can drive to Harpers Ferry.

With a population of less than 300, Harpers Ferry is as quaint as they come.

On the 15th (Sat), trek along Appalachian National Scenic Trail, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Bloomery Plantation Distillery, and then try your luck at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate the long history of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.

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Drive from Wheeling to Harpers Ferry in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of bus, flight, and car. In June in Harpers Ferry, expect temperatures between 83°F during the day and 61°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Mon) to allow time for travel back home.