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West Virginia Romantic Destinations

Sunday, July 11th, 2010

West Virginia is a state made up of many different regions, each with a distinct feel. While most of the United States considers West Virginia to be a Southern state (due to the fact that most of the state is below the Mason-Dixon Line), this state is also very influenced by the north, as well as the Midwest (in the areas where it borders on Ohio). Primarily a state made up of hard working, hearty laborers – many of whom work in coal mines – West Virginia is also becoming a vacation destination due to the spots within the state that are perfect for outdoor activities, such as hiking, mountain climbing, kayaking and more. Romantic destinations in West Virginia bring to mind this rural, mountain feel, while allowing vacationers to enjoy the natural beauty of the land.

Bluefield, West Virginia, is a small town that exemplifies the atmosphere of the state. West Virginia is the only state in the US that is considered to be entirely mountainous (it is located fully within the Appalachian Mountain range) and this town in southern WV shows much of what the state has to offer. There are golf courses in the area, as well as skiing, theaters, antique stores, local restaurants and other opportunities for day trips. Also located nearby are Bluestem and Pipestone National Parks, as well as the Cascade Waterfall in the Jefferson National Forest, and the Appalachian Trail.

Staying in Bluefield is relaxing and secluded, and the Country Chalet bed and breakfast is a perfect example of the hospitality found here. With just three rooms (situated in an A-frame house on one acre of land) the point of the Country Chalet is to make sure that the guests here (you) feel at home. All of the guest rooms are decorated with a quaint country charm, and include amenities such as a private bath, TV/VCR in room and CD player. Enjoy dinner at the Four Seasons Room at the Chalet, or book a romance package that includes champagne, two nights’ stay, dinner and breakfast each morning.

Find Unique History In Virginia

Friday, March 28th, 2008

Virginia is home to one of the most vibrant and cosmopolitan metropolitan areas in the country. Northern Virginia, which has become far more than a bedroom community for the nation’s capital, is awash in development and expansion. The corridor from Washington, D.C. through and including Dulles International Airport has come to rival the Silicone Valley in terms of the array of high-tech companies and enterprises that now call this region home. Beyond history and business Virginia is a “sports person’s paradise.” From hunting to camping to hiking the Commonwealth has some of the most spectacular parks and recreational areas on the Eastern Seaboard. Moreover, the beaches of Virginia – particularly at Virginia Beach and surrounding communities – have become some of the best beloved tourist destinations in the Northeastern United States.

Virginia overall continues to experience population growth. Of course, Northern Virginia continues to lead the Commonwealth when it comes to residential, retail and commercial development. However, other sections of Virgina are experiencing growth as well, including some of the more rural areas of the Commonwealth that are attracting young families and other people who are interested in a more serene life in a community that truly can be classified and considered a “hometown.”