Known as the Potomac Highlands Travel Region of the Mountain State, this area is home to the state's downhill and cross-country skiing, mountain golf, major resort areas and model state parks. Canaan Valley, home of Canaan Valley Resort's championship golf course, offers downhill and cross-country skiing and myriad lodging facilities ranging from motels to luxury townhomes. Canaan Valley, in Tucker County, is 23 miles away. Blackwater Falls State Park is 33 miles from Seneca Rocks. Cass Scenic Railroad State Park is 55 miles to the south in Pocahontas County.
Commercial caverns are also close by.
Visit Seneca Caverns in Pendleton County and Smoke Hole Caverns in Grant County. View the area from an entirely new approach and board the Potomac Eagle in Romney, Hampshire County for a train excursion along the Potomac and a chance to see Bald Eagles. Hunting and fishing is extremely popular in the surrounding area during season and more information is available through the Department of Natural Resources web pages.