Nickname: The Mountain State

Capital: Charleston

There’s not too much going on in West Virginia for tourists unless you’re into the great outdoors. 75% of the state is covered in forest.

Don Knotts, Mary Lou Retton and Chuck Yeager are all from West Virginia.

Tamarack Arts Center in Beckley is a place that sells West Virginian made handicrafts, books and eats. If you ever get the chance to stop, you should do it!