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19 Things To Do In WV During The Winter Season

"The best way to spread holiday cheer is singing loud for all to hear!" -Elf

Allison White
Dec 26, 2016
West Virginia Wesleyan College
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19 Things To Do In WV During The Winter Season
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A few months ago, I wrote an article about things to do in West Virginia in the fall. I actually did a few of those things! I thought it would be super fun to try to think of different things to do in my home state for each season. While the current winter is very temperamental (weather pun!), I feel like all of these can be accomplished this chilly season.

1. Sledding down a really big hill.

2. Ice skating. Fairmont, WV even has an ice rink that offers free admission and free skate rentals this season!

3. Read a good book while under a thick/heated blanket.

4. Drink a huge mug of hot chocolate with a mountain of marshmallows.

5. Watch home movies with your family. This is a great bonding experience and allows you to visualize your childhood a little better.

6. Get some of your to do list done on a snow day or while on break.

7. Skiing/snowboarding/tubing is great!

8. Dance party to Christmas music with younger siblings/cousins. You'll be their hero.

9. Watch at least one sappy Christmas movie (Lifetime and Hallmark fall under this category).

10. Watch at least one classic Christmas movie (How The Grinch Stole Christmas and Elf can count).

11. Be a kid again and make Santa some cookies.

12. Go caroling! (Even if you are a bad singer, it's fun to see stranger's faces light up)

13. Snow cream is the best for a sweet tooth.

14. Make some sweets to nosh on all break long.

15. DIY projects and crafts to keep yourself occupied while still inside.

16. Make (or buy) an ornament to celebrate all the joys of the past year.

17. Make nice homemade dinners (and leftovers to bring back to school)

18. Holiday parties with coworkers, friends, neighbors, family, etc.

19. Drive around to see decorated houses or the lights at Olgebay in Wheeling, WV.

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