West Virginia, USA
West Virginia bed and breakfast stays in the Mountain State
West Virginia bed and breakfast accommodation is to be found everywhere in this Appalachia / Upland South region of the US and your B&B host will be happy to tell you some interesting facts about the state. West Virginia broke away from Virginia during the American Civil War and was formed as a direct result of the American Civil War. It is also the only state to have formed by seceding from a pre-existing state. The capital and largest city is Charleston. Geographically West Virginia is considered to be part of the South because most of it lies below the Mason-Dixon Line.
West Virginia is known for its exceptional natural beauty, its historically interesting logging andcoal mining industries and its labor history. Today, the state ranks second in total coal production (about 15% of the US total). West 
Virginia is a leader in steel, glass, aluminum, and chemical manufactures. The leading agricultural commodities are poultry and eggs, dairy products, and apples. Obviously many bed and breakfast guests are visiting the state on business but tourists are forever seeking out West Virginia B&Bs, lodges and inns. People interested in outdoor activities such as skiing, rock climbing, whitewater rafting (West Virginia is famous for this); fishing, hunting and hiking just love West Virginia. Tourism is increasingly popular particularly in the mountains. It helps that more than a million acres have been set aside in 37 state parks and recreation areas and in 9 state forests and 2 national forests. West Virginia bed and breakfast visitors make a point of visiting major attractions such as HarpersFerry and New River Gorge National River, The Greenbrier and Berkeley Springs resorts, the scenic railroad at Cass and the historic homes in the Eastern Panhandle.
West Virginia is known as The Mountain State and it could not be more accurate. Small villages and settlements there have been shaped by the steep terrain. There are many such communities squeezed tightly between two mountains with sufficient space only for a road and a single line of houses. Make use of West Virginia’s many bed and breakfasts, lodges and inns to enjoy the raging rivers and serene mountains, the state’s rich history and its friendly people. Many West Virginia bed and breakfast owners call West Virginia the outdoor recreation capital of the East. That's the truth!
