Gardens in West Virginia

The "Mountain State", so-named because it is located wholly inside the Appalachians, is noted for its great, rugged natural beauty. This makes it a favourite with visitors looking to escape into the wilderness and outdoors.


Featured Gardens:

C. Fred Edwards Conservatory

As West Virginia's sole conservatory for plants, the C. Fred Edwards Conservatory is part of the Huntington Museum of Art grounds (not to be confused with the Huntington Library ...

Cranberry Glades Botanical Area

The Cranberry Glades area is a popular tourist attraction in West Virginia and according to Wikipedia is "one of West Virginia’s two flora Natural Wonders." This protected 750 ...

Map of West Virginia Gardens to Visit

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Listed Gardens in West Virginia by City

Hillsboro : Brooks Memorial Arboretum
Huntington : C. Fred Edwards Conservatory
Morgantown : Core Arboretum
New Vrindaban : Prabhupada's Palace of Gold
Raintown : Cranberry Glades Botanical Area
Wheeling : Bissonnette Gardens





Hiking West Virginia (State Hiking Series)
by: Steven Carroll
From rugged Appalachian ridges to verdant river valleys, West Virginia is blessed with wild country that will warm the soul of any hiker. The authors detail 70 of the very best hiking trails in the state. Maps, mile-by-mile trail descriptions, backpacking tips, and informative details about landmarks and natural history along the routes make this the indispensable guide to hiking the ... [reviews]


West Virginia: An Explorer's Guide (Explorer's Guides)
by: Leonard M. Adkins
More than half of the country's population lives within a day's drive of West Virginia, and savvy travelers have known that it is the playground of the East.

Leonard M. Adkins has explored his native state for decades and his expertise and knowledge guide you through the vast quantity and quality of its hiking, biking, whitewater rafting, kayaking, fishing, and other outdoor ... [reviews]


Scenic Driving West Virginia
by: Bruce Sloane
Discover some of the most dramatic scenery in the eastern United States. Scenic Driving West Virginia accompanies you on twenty-four drives that highlight the Mountain State's most interesting natural and historic features. Here you will find roaring rivers and white-water rafting, rock ridges and gorges, ancient Indian mounds, Civil War battlefields, high-tech coal mines, virgin forest, springs ... [reviews]


Flyfisher's Guide to Virginia: Including West Virginia's Best Fly Fishing Waters (Flyfishers Guide) (Flyfishers Guide) (Flyfishers Guide)
by: David Hart
The Flyfisher's Guide to Virginia is the most comprehensive book ever written on flyfishing in Virginia and West Virginia. David Hart, a native of Virginia, covers both states, breaking them up into six regions. He covers rivers, streams, and lakes and the great fishing opportunities for rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, brook trout, brown trout, pickerel, muskie, and pan fish. The ... [reviews]


Day & Overnight Hikes in West Virginia's Monongahela National Forest, 2nd (Day & Overnight Hikes - Menasha Ridge)
by: Johnny Molloy
The heart and soul of wild, wonderful West Virginia, the mighty Monongahela National Forest is within a day's drive of one-third of the population of the United States. The best way to see and experience the stately forests and pristine waterfalls is by foot. Completely updated with five new hikes and a new design, Day and Overnight Hikes: West Virginia’s Monongahela National ... [reviews]


1001 Gardens You Must See Before You Die
Garden lovers and discriminating travelers will relish this armchair tour of the most beautiful and interesting gardens around the world. Succinct descriptions with stunning color photos showcase the creations of the worldÂ’s outstanding landscape gardeners, architects, and garden designers. From SpainÂ’s famous gardens of the Moorish Alhambra at Granada to San DiegoÂ’s Healing Garden, created ... [reviews]


Beautiful Gardens Of The Wine Country
by: Jennifer Barry
The rich soil of Northern California's wine country produces more than just distinctive grapes and flavorful wines. The Mediterranean climate has also been put to good use to create stunning garden designs at wineries and visitor destinations throughout the region. In BEAUTIFUL GARDENS OF THE WINE COUNTRY, author Jennifer Barry and world-renowned travel photographer Robert Holmes present a ... [reviews]


Gardens Across America, Volume I: East of the Mississippi: The American Horticulatural Society's Guide to American Public Gardens and Arboreta
by: John Russell
The first single volume, comprehensive guide to the nearly 2,000 gardens accessible to the public, from the American Horticultural Society's twenty-five acre River Farm Gardens in Alexandria, Virginia to the simple but elegant pocket parks found in towns and cities across America. [reviews]



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