{"id":28509,"date":"2021-01-04T05:58:38","date_gmt":"2021-01-04T13:58:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/?p=28509"},"modified":"2021-01-04T05:58:38","modified_gmt":"2021-01-04T13:58:38","slug":"21-things-you-should-know-about-west-virginia-before-moving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/21-things-you-should-know-about-west-virginia-before-moving\/","title":{"rendered":"21 Things You Should Know About West Virginia Before Moving"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>1. West Virginia Does Autumn Better Than Anywhere Else On The Planet<\/h3>\n<p>As a West Virginian, the mountains become part of your blood. And when the mountains ignite into what seems like 1,000 vibrant colors in the Fall, you\u2019ll be swept away by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/opinions\/photos-of-west-virginia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WV\u2019s autumnal beauty<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Be Still Your Heart At Lindy Point Overlook At Blackwater Falls State Park<\/h3>\n<p>Like we said, the mountains are part of our blood. As are all of the incredible views we have when standing atop them! Lindy Point Overlook is definitely one of the most beautiful. Regardless of which season you find yourself there, you\u2019ll be thankful you saw it.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Soak In The Scenery At The New River Gorge Bridge<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48435\" src=\"https:\/\/movoto.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/blog-west-virginia-moving2.jpg\" alt=\"21 Things You Need to Know About West Virginia - Movoto Real Estate\" width=\"680\" height=\"335\" \/><br \/>\nStanding atop the New River Gorge bridge sometimes feels like you\u2019re on top of the world\u2014while the height of the bridge can be a bit overwhelming for some, if you can overcome your jitters long enough to stand up there and breathe the fresh West Virginian air, you\u2019ll get to see this beautiful state in a whole new way.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Love The Mountaineers Or G.T.F.O.<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/wv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">moving to WV<\/a>, get ready to bleed blue and gold. There is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/wv\/things-you-learn-living-in-west-virginia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>so<\/em> much love<\/a> for WVU, and not just because the sports are fun to follow but because rooting for the Mountaineers is part of the WV experience. It\u2019s part of home, and you\u2019ll feel this WVU love the moment you arrive in West Virginia.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Mountain Biking Is An Extreme Sport Here<\/h3>\n<p>West Virginia Mountain biking isn\u2019t for the faint of heart, but if you\u2019ve got an adventurous spirit, these biking trails are certain to blow you away. Go for Spruce Knob, West Fork, or Blackwater Canyon and you\u2019ll know what I\u2019m talking about!<\/p>\n<h3>6. Two Words: Pepperoni Rolls<\/h3>\n<p>Oh. Em Gee.Pepperoni rolls. It\u2019s one of the first things a true West Virginian will miss when they\u2019ve been gone from home too long.<br \/>\nNot to be confused with stromboli, this region-specific treat is a loaf of soft, white bread with pepperoni and mozzarella cheese folded in between (all snug, baked to perfection so that the oil from the pepperoni soaks through the roll and makes the entire thing oily and spicy) is extremely crave-able. It will change your life the minute you try it, trust me.<\/p>\n<h3>7. It May Sound Corny But The Local Mill Is Far From A Grind<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48436\" src=\"https:\/\/movoto.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/blog-west-virginia-moving3.jpg\" alt=\"21 Things You Need to Know About West Virginia - Movoto Real Estate\" width=\"668\" height=\"329\" \/><br \/>\nTo many West Virginians, the Glade Creek Grist Mill symbolizes home. This fully-functional mill produces freshly ground cornmeal like you won\u2019t believe. It\u2019s incredibly delicious and will make some delectable cornbread, I assure you!<\/p>\n<h3>8. Get Your Caboose To Red Spruce Peak<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/opinions\/west-virginia-facts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">West Virginia has a long history<\/a> of railroads\u2014follow the train tracks in WV and you\u2019re sure to see some beautiful sights. But sometimes, just the sight of the train itself is enough to make your heart skip a beat for West Virginia. Head to Red Spruce Peak for a relaxing day of transporting.<\/p>\n<h3>9. You Won\u2019t Believe The Elakala Falls Can Possibly Exist<\/h3>\n<p>These waterfalls look too impossibly beautiful to be real, and yet\u2026 they are! This is, by far, one of the most peaceful spots in the entire state.<\/p>\n<h3>10. Life Is A Highway<\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s nothing better than the sight of the open road on the Highland Scenic Highway. When you drive this highway and look out at the mountains, you\u2019ll be forever-thankful for whoever came up with the idea of \u201cthe road trip.\u201d And even more thankful you hail from the state with the best highway for road tripping!<\/p>\n<h3>11. Soak In The Sunrise At Dolly Sods<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48437\" src=\"https:\/\/movoto.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/blog-west-virginia-moving4.jpg\" alt=\"21 Things You Need to Know About West Virginia - Movoto Real Estate\" width=\"724\" height=\"346\" \/><br \/>\nThere\u2019s hardly a better spot to be at daybreak than right here in West Virginia\u2014and everyone knows that the best place to be at daybreak in the state is Dolly Sods. Watching the sunrise here is practically a West Virginian rite of passage.<\/p>\n<h3>12. West Virginia Does Bluegrass Better Than You<\/h3>\n<p>West Virginia is where bluegrass really started, what with all the banjos and fiddles and dulcimers. They are all\u2026 wait for it\u2026 instrumental parts of this Appalachian state. This is why bluegrass encompasses the sweet, sweet sound of West Virginia like no other musical genre can.<br \/>\nGet your bluegrass fix at one of the state&#8217;s summer music festivals. Music in the Mountains in Summersville is held every June in Summersville. Picken in the Parsons happens the following month at the Five River Campground.<\/p>\n<h3>13. Become A Brony-aire By Betting On The Ponies At Charles Town<\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s nothing quite like experiencing the horse races in Charles Town: horses, gambling, and a buffet that will knock your socks off! You just can\u2019t go wrong: it\u2019s the definition of good old fashioned fun!<\/p>\n<h3>14. Get Into The Swing Of Things At Your Local Swimming Hole<\/h3>\n<p>One of the best parts about living in WV is finding hidden swimming holes with that perfect rope swing\u2026There\u2019s nothing quite like getting up the courage to let go of that rope, all the while bracing yourself for the crisp, cool water.<\/p>\n<h3>15. No Trout About It, Elk River Is The Best Fly-Fishing East Of The Mississippi<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48441\" src=\"https:\/\/movoto.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/blog-west-virginia-moving6a.jpg\" alt=\"21 Things You Need to Know About West Virginia - Movoto Real Estate\" width=\"685\" height=\"346\" \/><br \/>\nElk River truly is one of the best places to go fly fishing\u2014it boasts some of the best big browns, rainbows, and native brookies and the catch is always great year-round. And if fly-fishing isn\u2019t really your thing, you still don\u2019t want to miss the trip\u2014the river boasts some of the most beautiful sights in West Virginia.<\/p>\n<h3>16. Flex Your History Buff Muscles At Harpers Ferry<\/h3>\n<p>Harpers Ferry, nestled in the shadows of the Blue Ridge Mountains where the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers meet, is a small, quaint village filled with rich United States history, especially Civil War history. So if you want to get your history buff grind on, you can\u2019t miss Harpers Ferry.<\/p>\n<h3>17. Get A Double Scoop Of Ice Cream So Delicious You\u2019d Swear It Was Made Of Unicorn Tears<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48438\" src=\"https:\/\/movoto.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/blog-west-virginia-moving5.jpg\" alt=\"21 Things You Need to Know About West Virginia - Movoto Real Estate\" width=\"653\" height=\"329\" \/><br \/>\nYou may not think West Virginia would be known for its ice cream, but Austin\u2019s Homemade Ice cream in Ceredo is some of the best the region, let alone the state, let alone the world has to offer! One delicious bite of the homemade ice cream and crunchy waffle cone will make you rethink all you know about \u201cAmerica\u2019s best ice cream.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>18. Get Your Heart Beating Rapidly Down At The River&#8230;<\/h3>\n<p>West Virginia is home to some of the fiercest, most exciting rapids anywhere, and draws thrill-seekers from all over the world. If you\u2019re really looking for a heart-racing rafting trip, try the New and Gauley Rivers in the southern part of the state comes to Springtime. In the Spring, this water ride will be sure to thrill you.<\/p>\n<h3>19. Or Kick Your Feet Up At Big Bear Lake<\/h3>\n<p>Living in the Appalachian Mountains, right near the Appalachian Trail, is by far one of the best parts about being a West Virginian. And there\u2019s simply nothing more calming than camping in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains at Big Bear Lake. This breath-taking spot will be sure to bring you back to zen in a way nothing else can.<\/p>\n<h3>20. West Virginia Is A Beautiful Time Machine<\/h3>\n<p>The old Victorian architecture in West Virginia will draw you into the past immediately. There are also so many grand buildings, like the neglected Bank of West Virginia building, the well-known Capitol Theater, and the massive old B&amp;O Railroad terminus, which is now home to a community college. And this is just a very small number of the beautiful architecture you\u2019ll witness while in the state.<\/p>\n<h3>21. West Virginians Are The Friendliest People On The Planet<\/h3>\n<p>You could say that the mountains act as a protective wall between the outside world and West Virginia\u2019s small-town communities. And, because of this, the people in West Virginia have a strong sense of community. This makes us some of the most neighborly, friendly people you\u2019ll meet in the U.S.<br \/>\nThere\u2019s definitely a simplicity of life here\u2014no one is competing, no one is in a hurry. West Virginians don\u2019t look down on people and are basically, they\u2019re the nicest people around. So if you do decide to become our neighbors: welcome!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. West Virginia Does Autumn Better Than Anywhere Else On The Planet As a West Virginian, the mountains become part of your blood. And when the mountains ignite into what seems like 1,000 vibrant colors in the Fall, you\u2019ll be swept away by WV\u2019s autumnal beauty. 2. Be Still Your Heart At Lindy Point Overlook At Blackwater Falls State Park Like we said, the mountains are part of our blood. As are all of the incredible views we have when standing atop them! Lindy Point Overlook is definitely one of the most beautiful. 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