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From unmatched outdoor recreation to world-class resorts, breathtaking scenery and a variety of cultural and historic attractions, find out everything you need to know to plan your trip to West Virginia. Search our travel planner for tourism activities and attractions. Outdoor Recreation - Bicycling , Golf, Motorsports, Ski/Snow Sports, Whitewater Rafting, Fishing, Hunting & Wildlife, State Parks and Recreation, Trails, or Other Outdoor Recreation such as Boating, Hiking, Horse Back Riding, Racing, Rock Climbing, Outfitters. Culture & History - Civil War, African American, Rail and Glass making. Lodging - Accommodations from Resorts to intimate Bed and Breakfasts. Camping - RV, state park sites and a whole lot more. Dining - Elegant dining to hurry up and go, we have the right food for your mood. Shopping - Antiques, malls, appalachian crafts and more. Maps/Driving Tours - Scenic itineraries and some maps to help you find your way. Facts & Trivia - State emblems and tidbits. Photo Gallery - Photos from around the state. What's New - Travel ideas and seasonal information. Parks/Wildlife/Resources - Ride a steam driven train, buy a hunting or fishing license, order a magazine, and enjoy the natural resources of West Virginia.

Ritchie County offers a peaceful and friendly environment, which makes it perfect for visiting, retiring or relocating. It is a diverse area. View beautiful farmland or cast out a line or a canoe in a 300-acre lake known as a natural wildlife habitat. Adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts will enjoy cycling, hiking or horseback riding along the 72-mile North Bend Rail Trail. Camping, fishing, and wildlife are also abundant at the local state park. A sportsman’s paradise is awaiting on our streams and rivers and in our wooded areas, featuring a variety of fishing, hunting, boating and other sporting events. Take off for the 72 miles of bike and horse trails of the North Bend Rail Trail. The trail passes through quiet forests, peaceful farmland and rural villages. Stop by the Old Stone House, the first home in a once fierce frontier, or drop by the historic stage coach inn. See the sites of daring train robberies or seek out the legendary tunnel ghosts. Dare to ride through our 13 trail tunnels including Tunnel Number 10, which is nearly 350 feet long and was bored through solid rock long before the Civil War.

Welcome to the West Virginia Business Site Locator for Heritage Tourism! This web site is your key to finding premiere tourism business locations in some of the fastest growing segments of the tourism industry – cultural heritage and rural tourism. So why open up a business in West Virginia? In 2002, total direct expenditures in West Virginia tourism were more than $3.5 billion dollars. Clearly, tourism is one of the primary economic engines in West Virginia. The communities featured in this site offer businesses a chance to expand not only into a new market, but also give West Virginia residents more retail options while preserving their community’s history through the use of renovated historic buildings. Also, the communities featured on this web site are listed on the National Register of Historic Districts. Because of this listing, all businesses locating to these towns could be eligible for a 20 percent federal tax credit and a 10 percent state tax credit for building rehabilitations.

Our biggest snowfall of the year is quickly melting with 50 degree temperatures. Geese fill the skies with sights and sounds and fields are alive with larkspurs/dicksisels and blackbird.b>ANNUAL VISITORS GUIDE Our Our five county annual visitors guide is full of information on the region...You can check with local Chamber of Commerce offices, CVBs or CO. Museums...or give us a call at 866-866-5432.We also have a supply of the SOUTHERN MINNESOTA VISITORS GUIDE and the HIGHWAY 75/KING OF TRAILS VISITORS GUIDE.

We're located north of the cities of Brainerd and Baxter, between the quaint small towns of Pequot Lakes and Crosslake, in north central Minnesota. Nestled around the popular Whitefish Chain of Lakes , the area offers great boating, fishing, birding, biking, hiking, golf, trails, shopping and more. Winter is fun, too: "Hard Water" fishing takes over, and winter activities abound. It's the ultimate vacation destination. Click on any "tab" above to find more details about the Whitefish Area. The "Lodging" section offers a easy snap-shot at the wonderful accommodations awaiting you in the Whitefish lakes area. There is something for everyone -- from top-notch Minnesota resorts, to full-service hotels, to cozy bed & breakfasts , to traditional northwoods cabins, and more, all with the modern amenities you want and expect! Visit the "Things to do " section to check out the great golf, activities, amusements, nightlife -- even shopping! "Events" is a master community calendar, sortable by months, areas and types of activities. " Hot Deals " offers a sneak-peak into the many specials offered by area lodging members