It’s that time of year once again when we pack up our suitcases and head to our favorite vacation spots. If you’re one of the unlucky motorists with a very long drive why not stop at one of West Virginia’s many beautiful Scenic Photo Op stops. According to WVcommerce.org these Seventeen places in WV are the Top Locations to stop and take gorgeous photos, in fact, they are so beautiful they made a Bucket list out of them. Some may be a bit further off the interstate than most of us would like however, once you see these views we promise you won’t be disappointed.

 

Seventeen Top Photo Ops and Scenic Drives

 

Drive up Spruce Knob, the state’s highest point

Snap a shot of Glade Creek Grist Mill at Babcock State Park

See hawks at Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory, Monroe County

Spot bald eagles on the Potomac Eagle Train, Romney

Take in the overlook at Hawk’s Nest State Park, Ansted

Leaf peep along the Midland Trail National Scenic Byway

Find beauty in the cascading waters of Blackwater Falls State Park, Davis

Marvel at towering hemlocks at Cathedral State Park, Aurora

Amble across covered bridges over country streams

Toast marshmallows over a campfire at Tygart Lake State Park, Grafton

Take a houseboat out on Sutton Lake

Stop and smell the roses at Huntington’s Ritter Park

Hike the iconic Appalachian Trail

Find a spectacular view from Jefferson Rock, Harpers Ferry

Explore the idyllic Route 39 Appalachian Waters Scenic Byway in south-eastern West Virginia

Spy native fauna at McDonough Wildlife Refuge, Vienna

Pack a picnic at Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park, Summersville

 

Editor’s Note: More of the WVcommerce.org Bucketlists will be featured on Connect-Bridgeport in the future.