Heading the list are Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa, featuring the world’s largest collection of art and artifacts from the American West the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, which tells the story of the American Cowboy and the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, which has a permanent collection of American and European art. While the state is known for its many outdoor activities like great fishing, golf, hiking, canoeing and boating, make sure you don’t overlook its fantastic museums. Some of the state’s most popular lakes include Broken Bow Lake located near the Quachita Mountains Grand Lake in the northeastern corner of the state at the foothills of the Ozark Mountains and Lake Murray in the hills in the southern part of the state.

The state is dotted with phenomenal lakes where swimming, boating and bass fishing are the most desired activities. With hundreds of man-made lakes, state parks, casinos, museums and nightlife and dining opportunities in revitalized downtown areas in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, there is a lot to see and do in the Sooner State. Hiking or horseback riding along trails through deep hardwood forests is another family favorite, especially when you stop for a picnic along a clear mountain stream. And history buffs can trace Civil War battles throughout the states historic sites and state parks. In the heart of West Virginia, Summersville is a “Mountain Water Playground.” Its lakeside location encourages outdoor recreation from swimming and boating to scuba diving and rafting. Set between the New, Greenbrier and Bluestone Rivers, Hinton is an historic rail town filled with turn-of-the-century architecture and a host of water activities at its doorstep – rafting, fishing, kayaking and more.

Smaller towns blend outdoor adventure with quaint village atmospheres. A family-friendly destination, you’ll discover children’s theatre, river park recreation and popular Bridge Road for shopping and dining. If stimulating city holidays are your preference, Charleston combines warm hospitality with a lovely riverside location. West Virginia hosts outdoor enthusiasts and family vacationers looking for fresh-air activities and serene mountain atmosphere.

As you would expect, The Mountain State displays rustic charm with dramatic river gorges, large limestone caverns and spectacular mountain views.

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