On the Ice: Wheeling Nailers

This past October, professional hockey dropped the puck at Wheeling’s WesBanco Arena for the start of a 24th consecutive season, and for the first time ever, fans didn’t walk in to find their usual orange seats. Following the installation of a state-of-the-art video board in January, the seating bowl was the next item on the agenda as the multi-purpose downtown facility experienced a facelift. However, there is still one more part of the project remaining: a new entrance gallery with completion scheduled for June 2016.

Cheers, West Virginia! Fairs and Festivals for the Best Drinks in the Mountain State

Across the country, home brewing and craft beer have exploded as favorite pastimes and popular hobbies, and West Virginia is no exception. From mouthwatering food to art, music and entertainment, experience the diverse craft beer community or the elegance of a crisp glass of homegrown wine at these upcoming fairs and festivals.

In the Chef’s Corner: Table 9

Morgantown’s first gastropub has a flare for new, unique American cuisine and tailors the menu to coincide with the seasons in West Virginia and local farms.

The Mountain State’s Show Path: A Theatrical Approach to History

The West Virginia State Museum is a local treasure that has been educating residents and visitors alike on the unique history and culture of the Mountain State for more than 100 years.

Weston’s Wild and Wonderful Winery

From ones man’s hobby to one of Weston’s hidden treasures, Lambert’s Vintage Wines is a winery and vineyard with a diverse portfolio. They grow and ferment their own grapes in addition to their other bountiful offerings for visitors.

Celebrating West Virginia: Summer Fairs and Festivals

Every year, communities across West Virginia host a variety of fairs and festivals to celebrate the importance of Appalachian culture. From county fairs to unique arts and crafts shows, the Mountain State honors its mixed heritage of music, art and food while commemorating its people’s rich history of hard work and tradition. From the state’s small towns to big cities, visitors and residents alike will discover what makes West Virginia almost heaven.