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While it may be bitter cold
outside, West Virginia’s fun and exciting winter activities are sure to warm
even the most “frigid” of spirits. Whether it’s romantic
horse-drawn sleigh rides or hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights that bring
you to the Mountain State, you won’t be disappointed.
Tubing
Remember the good
ol’ days spending hours just enjoying the snow on a sled? Well even
though some of us are older now, the fun can still be the same, or better!
Snow tubing, popular with groups and families combines the best of both worlds –
the thrill of careening down snow covered mountains with the luxury of not having
to make that tiresome hike back up that long steep slope.
Kids love it,
adults love it and the best part – all ages can share in the excitement.
Another plus you don’t need lessons or any kind of skill whatsoever.
Banked lanes accommodate specially designed inner tubes. So, it’s
up, down, repeat! Up, down, repeat for hours of exhilarating fun.
 Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides
While the whole
family is sure to love West Virginia’s many holiday light displays, mom and
dad realize that there’s nothing more romantic than a horse-drawn sleigh ride
for two. In West Virginia, visitors have a chance to experience this wonderful wintertime
activity at two of the state’s finest resorts. At The Greenbrier, guests are treated to a breathtaking ride
around the storied resort’s grounds with snow-covered mountains looming in
the distance.
The Wheeling
Nailers
For a night of
fast-paced action and excitement, head to a Wheeling Nailers hockey game and root for the home team
as they take on opponents in the East Coast Hockey League, the proving grounds for
the National Hockey League. All of the tickets are very modestly priced and
you’ll feel like you are down on the ice with the players no matter where
you sit in the arena. With regular promotions and entertainment, a night
 watching the
Nailers play is fun for the entire family.
Ice Skating
While you may
not ice skate with as much power and determination as the Nailers, you’re
still guaranteed to have a ball at West Virginia’s three ice skating rinks.
For year-round fun on the ice, the South Charleston Memorial Ice Arena has both
ice skating and hockey programs for visitors to enjoy. If you would like a
few lessons before hitting the ice, the Memorial Ice Arena has many programs designed
to help people of all ages learn how to ice skate. The Mountain State also
has two sheltered outdoor rinks open during the colder months of the year at Canaan Valley Resort and Wheeling Park.
So remember, when
the weather outside turns bitter cold, West Virginia’s winter fun is just
starting to heat up.
View the Winter
Getaways Travel Planner, with additional information on ski resorts, packages,
accommodations, and dining to help you plan your next trip.
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