Things to do in West Virginia

Discover the incredible public art of South Philadelphia on this group walking tour. Join your local expert guide as they explain the history of each piece and how it all blends together into a magical tapestry that drapes across the entire city. Your guide will lead you past a series of larger-than-life murals while you learn about Mural Arts Philadelphia, the country's largest such organization. They have created thousands of murals throughout Philly, and this tour features some incredible examples. Down each alley and side street are lines of mind-bending mosaics that are easy to get lost in. You will eventually be led to the gates of the Philadelphia Magic Gardens, a mosaic labyrinth created from an abandoned lot by local artistic legend Isaiah Zagar. Your tour will end with your admission into this wonderful exhibit, which you will be able to explore at your pace.

This is the half day version of our most popular rafting trip. This is a great trip for guests who want to skip our riverside lunch and save a few dollars on their adventure. Journey through the New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia on an exciting whitewater rafting adventure. You’ll ride the rapids through an awe inspiring, 1,000+ foot deep canyon and take on the massive waves of rapids rated up to class IV+! Between the rapids you’ll have the opportunity to relax and enjoy the views, jump from the famous jump rock and into the water, float in the pools and even swim an easy “swimmer’s rapid”. One of our trained and seasoned river guides will be guiding your raft and ensuring you have an incredible adventure while keeping safety a priority! All guests must be 12 and up to participate.

Experience the only New River Gorge zipline tour and take in the panoramic views of New River Gorge National Park. Spark your adrenaline with nine cliffside zips and two dizzying sky bridges. Embark on a thrilling experience above the breathtaking New River Gorge National Park. Make use of the dual zips and race your friends for bragging rights. Cross two sky bridges and gaze down at the treetops and the mountain stream.

Begin your day at a 1,500 adventure resort located beside, and in, the New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia, United States. You'll be transported by bus to the river and provided professional instruction from your guide preparing you for your adventure. After launching on to the river you'll receive training on how to navigate the boat under your river guides instruction. Then you'll take off down stream to tackle whitewater rapids rated up to Class IV+. Along the way you'll get to experience breathtaking views of the soaring sandstone cliffs that line this 1,000' deep gorge. In addition to challenging the rapids you'll have the opportunity to swim an easy rapid, jump from a rock into the river and spend sometime soaking up the scenery of the National Park. Wildlife sightings of deer, river otters, bald eagles and other wildlife are common. Along the way you'll stop at one of our beautiful riverside lunch spots to enjoy a hot grilled lunch, deli style, beside the water. After jumping back into your raft to run the remaining rapids you'll get to paddle beneath the awe-inspiring New River Gorge Bridge. At the completion of your rafting trip you'll be transported by bus back to the adventure resort where you can enjoy a video of your trip and check out the photos that were taken along the way. You can purchase these, and other memorabilia in our outfitter store. Dining options, rental cabins and other adventures are available on property. All guests must be 12 and up to participate.

Pittsburgh is known as the hotbed of the Whiskey Rebellion. Today, the area is known for innovation and technology, and a thriving food and drink scene. It is the perfect place to sample the spirits that inspired a group of farmers to rise up against a powerful government. Use your Pittsburgh Whiskey Tasting Pass to try spirits from 6 master distillers in the Pittsburgh area, and toast to those farmers! Along your journey, you will also have included admission to cultural institutions in the Pittsburgh area to help you learn more about the events that led to the Whiskey Rebellion. This is the perfect way to try the best spirits the area has to offer, and learn a little history at the same time. Take your time, and visit the stops in any order you choose over a 30 day period. Choose from six of the participating distilleries and offers below: Tall Pines Distillery (Spirit Flight Voucher) Lawrenceville Distilling Company (Cocktail Voucher) West Overton Village and Museums (General Admission) Wigle Whiskey Distillery (Spirit Flight Voucher) Liberty Pole Spirits (Tasting Flight Voucher) Whiskey Rebellion Festival (Whiskey Rebellion T Shirt) Burgess and Burgess Distillery (Tasting Flight Voucher) Maggie’s Farm (Spirit Flight Voucher) Bradford House Museum (Tour) Woodville (General Admission)

For those looking for a high flying adventure the Aerial Adventure Park at ACE Adventure Resort is a great way to get some air under your feet in the New River Gorge of West Virginia. Located on a 1,500 acre adventure park this 45’ tall aerial course will stir your sense of adventure and test your agility in the air. Offering 60 obstacles for you to explore that start easy and get more challenging as you gain elevation on the course. The starting point is conveniently accessed by a central spiral staircase ensuring that you’ll be able to access all levels to test your skills. If you think that trying your hand at swinging bridges and floating balance beams between tiny transition platforms will be fun then you’ll be blown away by the grand finale! You’ll exit the course by launching yourself off the course via our Headrush Quick Flight that provides you with a freefall experience before slowly touching you back onto terra firma!

Pass valid from 3pm-8pm. Youth pricing discounted for children under 15 years old. Kids five and under are free! Escape the afternoon heat and have fun into the evening at Ace Adventure Waterpark! This half day pass provides full access to the waterpark from 3pm-8pm. This incredible floating waterpark is located on a 5 acre lake at Ace Adventure Resort in Oak Hill, West Virginia. There are over 50 giant, inflatable obstacles to climb up, jump off and slide down. Then, climb up our tower and onto one of our 40’ Wet Willie Waterslides or splash down into the lake from one of our ziplines. After all that excitement relax on a lounge chair on our white sandy beaches then take a short walk to our slushie stand for an icy treat (adult versions available). Satisfy the hunger you’ve built up with a tasty woodfired pizza or grab a full meal at the Lost Paddle Bar and Grill’s outdoor dining facility.

Fall Gauley Season, a bucket list item for many, is a legendary, unforgettable experience. Starting each September, the US Army Corp of Engineers releases the water from Summersville Lake for 6 weekends in a row. The water flows into the Gauley River, creating a run many consider to be the top single-day rafting trip in the world. This scenic and remote river has two sections, one that is a pulse-pounding, wild, class V adventure, and another that is a little tamer. The Upper, more wild section of river boasts five class V+ rapids, including a 14-foot waterfall. The Lower Gauley section is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful stretches of river that we run!

This morning pass will give you full access to the water park from 9am-3pm, that’s plenty of time to let your kids play hard (and you too!) You’ll discover over 5 acres of unscripted fun at this amazing floating waterpark. Climb the tower and zip across the lake and splash down in the water or launch yourself down one of our two wet willy waterslides. There are dozens of floating obstacles for you to climb up, slide down and jump off. After all that excitement relax on a lounge chair on our white sandy beaches then take a short walk to our slushie stand for an icy treat (adult versions available). Satisfy the hunger you’ve built up with a tasty woodfired pizza or grab a full meal at the Lost Paddle Bar and Grill’s outdoor dining facility.

Take on all the fun and adventure that Ace Adventure Waterpark has to offer with a full-day pass. Float on a 5-acre spring-fed lake at Ace Adventure Resort’s private 1,500-acre facility, an ideal day for the whole family in the New River Gorge. Discover over 50 floating obstacles to climb up, jump off, hang out on, and even slide down. Take a ride on the Spinning Saturn Ball, race your friends on the Obstacle Course, and scale the 25’ tall climbing mountain. Then, relax on the sandy beach in a lounge chair. For the highflyers, you can venture up a giant tower and slide down one of the 40’ tall Wet Willie Water slides, or clip onto one of the ziplines and glide into the water below.