| cozy rooms feature flat-screen tvs and free high-speed internet access, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. set in the allegheny mountains, this laid-back ski resort and conference center is 10 miles from the canaan valley national wildlife refuge. suites add fireplaces, balconies and/or separate living rooms. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there are multiple restaurants and bars, 25,000 sq ft of meeting/event space and a seasonal kids' club. amenities include indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center and an 18-hole golf course, as well as ski trails, a snow tubing park and a spa. the 2- to 4-bedroom cabins and cottages come with full kitchens
Shenandoah Valley Airport 2 hr 15
Smoke Hole Caverns & Log Cabin Resort (46 min)
Laid-back resort with log cabins & riverside cottages, plus fishing & underground cavern tours. Fairfax Stone Historical Monument State Park (32 min)
Park and river Canaan Valley (32 min)
Mountain valley, 13 mi. long & 5 mi. wide, with wetlands & the Blackwater River running through. Dolly Sods Wilderness (46 min)
Rocky, high-altitude plateau with diverse terrain, a variety of hiking areas & sweeping views. Otter Creek Wilderness (37 min)
Backpacking, camping, wilderness, and outdoor recreation Bear Rocks Preserve (56 min)
Trail-lined, protected area of heathlands, sandstone formations & meadows, home to birds of prey. Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge (7 min)
High-elevation wetlands preserve with wildlife viewing, interpretive programs, hunting & fishing. White Grass (10 min)
Low-key base for cross-country skiing & snowshoeing, with a cafe, warming shelters & lessons. Blackwater Falls (21 min)
A long boardwalk with stairs leads to views of this 57-foot waterfall in a scenic recreation area. Elakala Falls (24 min)
Cascade tumbling into a gorge, crossed by a bridge at the top & with a trail to the bottom. Canaan Valley Ski Resort (6 min)
Scenic getaway offering ski & tubing slopes, a pub, a year-round ski lift & summertime trails. Timberline Mountain (12 min)
Relaxed seasonal ski resort in Monongahela National Forest, plus a restaurant/bar & biking trails. Blackwater Falls State Park (24 min)
Lodge, cabins & a restaurant are available at this scenic destination close to waterfalls & hiking. | 
