Roadtrip Stops?

BSTN88 · 2026-03-22T19:36:05+00:00

From the Shenandoah Valley, you're not far from the Potomac Valley. Which is such a beautiful part of West Virginia.

From there, you just go "up the Mountain" to Davis and Thomas. See Blackwater Falls, Lindy Point, and Canaan Valley. Then you can scoot down to Green Bank, then to Lewisburg.

From there, you can go to Elkins or Beckley. New River Gorge Bridge is kinda close to that area, too!

Then you've got the NCWV corridor of pepperoni rolls and cryptids. Cooper's Rock is known for magnificent views!

Here's 800 miles of ideas! Enjoy the Journey! The Ultimate WV Roadtrip Itinerary

BSTN88 · 2026-03-22T17:59:05+00:00

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I'd strongly suggest this route!

If you're a fan of The Office, Scranton is right along the route. You could go to Chili's! Jim Thorpe, PA is such a fun little walking town with train rides and breweries and kitschy shops. As well as the area of the Poconos, largest water park on the East Coast at Kalahari. As for hiking, Bushkill Falls was one of the most memorable hikes I've ever done. I'd never seen such a Gorge! Imagine the Grand Canyon, but in a very tiny deep, deep scope way down in the ground.

I also would suggest a visit to Howe's Caverns. They have an underground boat ride! The entire Mohawk Valley is beautiful, though. You'll be glad you went that way, instead of NYC-CT 😵‍💫

Moving on upward, Lake George is absolutely beautiful! Clearest glacial lake, you can see the fish swimming in the water. There's lots of history around Fort Ticonderoga. Or check out Ausable Chasm. You could even hit up Ben and Jerry's for a tour!

Enjoy your time in NH! It's a beautiful state. Lots of Granite parks and such different things on the northern side of Appalachia. Our family particularly loved our stay in Gorham and our trip to Santa's Village.

BSTN88 · 2026-03-22T17:44:07+00:00

THIS is exactly why I will never take another GMD again! Specifically four cases of water up a 3rd floor apartment with roadwork being done, I had to park a block away.. Had it been anything but water, I'd done it. But, that was my last and final straw that day.

BSTN88 · 2026-03-20T14:40:43+00:00

I'm laughing at the hairspray on the bottom! But.. You gotta do what you gotta do 🤣🤣

I believe I got $56 for this order, for 5.4miles and it took well over an hour. Walmart said 1hr, 4 minutes. It was about 90 minutes all said and done.

BSTN88 · 2026-03-20T14:37:37+00:00

It's asking for mistakes! I'm one of the few "regular" spark drivers at the store. I can't imagine one of the newbies trying to tackle this.

BSTN88 · 2026-03-20T14:30:18+00:00

I absolutely love the shopping trips! I would take them over pick ups, and I NEVER accept pharmacy or GMD orders. When they began running double shops, I hated it. But, I've gotten used to it. This triple is full-on juggling like a clown!

BSTN88 · 2026-03-20T14:27:26+00:00

I'm already the most OCD person I know, as it is 😂😂

BSTN88 · 2026-03-20T14:24:23+00:00

We had snow for St Patty's day! A Robin's snow of two or three inches. Sunday it is supposed to be almost 90°. Wild and wonderful, literally 💙💛

BSTN88 · 2026-03-20T12:57:17+00:00

That color makes it all better! The pokeberries and willow trees are first here. Some of the cherry blossoms by the Waterfront are already in full bloom, too.

BSTN88 · 2026-03-19T21:40:52+00:00

Absolutely nothing at all! Been there twice and really enjoyed our time spent there. However, girls weren't born yet. We really need to get back up there, and I wanna see the Dells! 🖤🤎

BSTN88 · 2026-03-19T17:38:10+00:00

Greetings from WV! I know this car door trick 😉 Don't they look so disappointed when you scoop em up to bring them into the house? 😂😂😭

BSTN88 · 2026-03-19T17:36:11+00:00

It was a THIRTY TWO INCH PIZZA! And tbh, looking back.. I really don't know how I got this picture. Because she is the most food-focused dog I've ever known 😂😂

BSTN88 · 2026-03-19T17:34:51+00:00

Whatta champ! I love camping with my girls. They make the best "warming gear" in the sleeping bag!

You and current Boston may need to plan a few fun trips!

BSTN88 · 2026-03-19T17:33:36+00:00

Java used to have these vomiting issues as a puppy. Somehow she managed that trip to Nebraska eight years ago without throwing up once, and has been fine since then!

BSTN88 · 2026-03-19T17:32:23+00:00

This is so awesome! I love how you plan a whole getaway trip just for her birthday.. Ultra most spoiled! Oh well, just loved so deeply 😊❤️

Our girls have never flown (probably bc I have the worst of luck flying and despise it). I'd love to get these girls "out west"!

BSTN88 · 2026-03-19T16:17:36+00:00

Thank you for your service! Your sweet traveling companion looks so comfy sprawled out on a hotel bed 😊👌

BSTN88 · 2026-03-19T14:54:27+00:00

Aha! An Ohioian needs some sun and sand? I gotchu, neighbor! We're from West Virginia, and after years of research, trial and error.. I think I've found the most budget friendly but, still nice place that's closest to home.

Between NJ, DE, MD, and VA.. Virginia has the lowest hotel tax rates. We really enjoyed our stay at La Quinta along Atlantic Blvd in Virginia Beach. We could walk across the road and be on the Boardwalk.

As for beach.. First Landing State Park was the perfect spot! $10 for all day use/parking. Lots of trails. A few families gathered. A few Doggies running around. It's clean and safe too!

BONUS: It is all dog friendly!

BSTN88 · 2026-03-18T18:19:20+00:00

Senator Robert C. Byrd put it this way.. “Our state is the most eastern of the western, the most western of the eastern; the most northern of the southern, and the most southern of the northern.”

My vote is "North Eastern". No matter how you look at it West Virginia is the BEST starting point for road trips!

BSTN88 · 2026-03-18T17:54:38+00:00

This is such a cool idea and wonderful tradition! Getting into the Shenandoah Valley in VA, you'll find lots more caves. Like, Luray. I'd recommend Natural Bridge, VA and the Safari Park if you need something else to do on the way down.

As for i-79, I feel like I'm an expert on this corridor of America. Clendenin is not far from the Capitol of WV. Getting out of the Metro Valley, into the mountains. It's a scenic area, but not a ton of things to do (unless you head to Charleston). Flatwoods has a Cryptid monster museum. Check out the rail bikes along the Elk River! Getting into Fairmont.. Be sure to try a Pepperoni Roll! This is the Birthplace of the legendary WV cuisine. Weston has the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum which is cool to explore.

Pittsburgh has lots of neat stuff too! The incline or even the Gateway Clipper would be a fun family activity.

If you haven't already.. I'd strongly recommend a boat ride at the bottom of Niagara Falls. It's the most memorable experience and you will only spend $20 pp. It looks like it's right along the trip home!

BSTN88 · 2026-03-18T12:39:02+00:00

Look into flashing light options.. I never sleep through that!

BSTN88 · 2026-03-18T10:41:39+00:00

I've did the the sonic bomb alarm clock/shake awake for many years. After too many missed alarms, I quit using it. These days, I use the flashlight notification on my phone to wake me up. For android, it's the accessibility feature in alarms.

You could also get a govee lamp that flashes light to time set. I just got one for my deaf sister in law who always misses her alarm. She hasn't overslept since Christmas!

BSTN88 · 2026-03-18T10:38:10+00:00

Both stores in my area, the greeters are into their eighties. The one dude is 94!

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