Reading fascinating West Virginia travelogues from the people who've been there makes you want to discover for yourself whether the stories and adventures submitted by them are true. They say the entire state of West Virginia tend to be shaped by the mountains. And as you drive through the state you come across small communities that have been shaped by the steep terrain - squeezed so tightly between two mountainsides that there's only room for one road and a single line of houses.
No wonder they nicknamed West Virginia the Mountain State. Another product of the state's rugged geology are luxurious mineral-water spas and historic sites yield a better understanding of how the mountains have shaped the course of U.S. history, from westward expansion to the Civil War to the turbulent coal-mining era of the early 1900s.
Visiting the state of West Virginia is one great adventure.
West Virginia's state capital and largest city is Charleston. The main live showcase of traditional West Virginian culture takes place here during the annual Vandalia Festival, Appalachia's largest celebration of folk arts and crafts, held on Memorial Day weekend and featuring lively bluegrass music and tall-tale-telling contests. The annual Regatta on Labor Day weekend is one of the city's other big events.
There are three hundred rooms at the very central Travelodge, which also has a sauna and swimming pool; other West Virginia hotels and motels abound here along the interstates. The Embassy Suites Charleston WV hotel is located in the heart of Downtown Charleston across the street from the wonderful Charleston Town Center Shopping Mall and only one block from the Charleston Civic Center.
This full-service upscale all-suite hotel is ranked in the top 15 of all Embassy properties worldwide. Guests of the Embassy Suites Charleston stay in spacious two-room suites with high-speed internet access and receive a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and nightly Manager's Reception.
You'll find plentiful lodging and West Virginia hotels everywhere you go in the state. In Morgantown you are welcome to stay at Euro-Suites Hotel. With 5 guest room floors this all suite hotel has three meeting rooms and a lounge. The property is located within walking distance to WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital and The WVU Football Stadium. Two-room suites feature luxurious decor, kitchenette, 2 color televisions, a full-size sleeper sofa in the parlor, high speed internet access and instant entertainment movies. The hotel is one of the only all suites West Virginia hotels with free high speed internet access in the area.
In Beckley you'll also find some of the best West Virginia hotels. Comfort Inn is located in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. Tamarack shopping, featuring arts and crafts and fabulous food is nearby. Exhibition Coal Camp Museum, the Southern WV Youth Museum, Mountain Homestead, New River Gorge National Park and other attractions are all nearby. Located in the commercial hub of Southern WV, the hotel is perfect for business travelers.
Enjoy all that West Virginia has to offer while staying in comfort of the best hotels!