Route 50 Is A Beautiful Drive That Runs Through West Virginia

There’s no better state for a scenic drive than the Mountain State. That’s especially true along Route 50, a cross-country highway that runs right through the entire state of West Virginia. From Capon Bridge on the Virginia border to Parkersburg near Ohio, this beautiful drive through West Virginia is filled with scenic mountain views and historic small towns. Here’s just a smattering of the many gems you’ll find along this route.

If you’re traveling from Virginia west along Highway 50, the first town you’ll come to in West Virginia is Capon Bridge, a beautiful, historic little community tucked in the mountains.

Famartin / Wikipedia Don’t miss the chance to stock up on food from The Farmer’s Daughter Market & Butcher, the best in West Virginia! Capon Bridge, WV 26711, USA

Not far beyond Capon Bridge lies Romney, West Virginia, a town worth visiting in any season, but especially gorgeous in fall. Perched in the Potomac Highlands, Romney is one of the two oldest towns in all of West Virginia and features delicious restaurants, quaint shops, and beautiful views.

West Virginia Tourism Romney, WV 26757, USA

On to Grafton. Don’t miss the chance to stop at the International Mothers Day Shrine and learn all about the origins of this special holiday that started right here in West Virginia.

garythephenom / TripAdvisor Grafton, WV 26354, USA

Clarksburg, West Virginia’s downtown area is known as one of the most historic downtowns in the state.

Jon Dawson / Flickr Nearby, the Watters Smith Memorial State Park provides another immersive historic experience. Clarksburg, WV, USA

West Union, West Virginia is another small town with a nationally recognized historic district for a downtown area! Magnificent old buildings line the streets, like the Doddridge County Courthouse pictured here.

Tim Kiser / Wikipedia West Union, WV 26456, USA

Finish off the trip just before Highway 50 passes into Ohio with a stop in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

mgoudy85 / Wikipedia One of the best views of the city is from Fort Boreman Historical Park. Parkersburg, WV, USA

And these are just a smattering of the scenic small towns you’ll pass through on a beautiful drive along Route 50 through West Virginia. What are you waiting for?

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Don’t miss the chance to stock up on food from The Farmer’s Daughter Market & Butcher, the best in West Virginia!

Capon Bridge, WV 26711, USA

West Virginia Tourism

Romney, WV 26757, USA

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Grafton, WV 26354, USA

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Nearby, the Watters Smith Memorial State Park provides another immersive historic experience.

Clarksburg, WV, USA

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West Union, WV 26456, USA

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One of the best views of the city is from Fort Boreman Historical Park.

Parkersburg, WV, USA

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