This Winter issue is SWEET! We unveil the 2022 Best of West Virginia winners—a statewide, comprehensive collection of the best restaurants, lodging, shops, towns, people, and more. Learn how West Virginians are tapping into trees to grow our economy. Speaking of which, we introduce you to black walnut syrup and explain why it’s giving maple a run for its money. And we unveil our West Virginian of the Year.
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ON THE COVER: Country Road Cabins’ tricked-out tree house is a cool place to spend a cold winter weekend—take along a bottle of West Virginia walnut syrup for a sweet treat. Use the code WVLIVING when booking a cabin and receive a 10%
Features
tapping into traditions
West Virginia’s woodland economy keeps getting sweeter.
West Virginians Caring for West Virginians
A monumental commitment to the region’s kids, the new WVU Medicine Children’s hospital is our West Virginian of the Year for 2022.
Celebrate 2022’s Best of WV Winners
151,000 votes later, our readers have spoken. Here are the best of the best from around the state in our 10th annual contest.
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tHIS
Light up your life by remembering loved ones.
tHINGS
Get great gifts from these West Virginia businesses any time.
Shop
Inside the brick exterior of an old Hinton building, Boho is another world.
Living Loves
Give the gift of locally made items.
rEADS
A new novel set in West Virginia is a splash of color.
Shop
A family of women brings cannabis relief to West Virginians with Moon Flower Hemp.
Festival
Princeton rings in the New Year with a street-wide celebration.
Handcrafted
Andrew White Guitars is committed to its West Virginia roots.
Like a Collector
The Fiesta Tableware Company, a 150-year-old West Virginia company, dishes out one of the most collectible products in the world.
Artist
Wood sculptor Bruce Fransen sees the rhythms in natural forms.
WV Documentaries
Six West Virginia–based documentaries to cozy up to.
Taste
Vittles
When you are downie, eat a brownie. Here are a few of our faves from around the state.
Libations
WineTree Vineyards is bigger and better than ever.
Restaurant
The Billy Motel’s new restaurant draws all walks of life with a surprisingly diverse menu.
Restaurant
The community embraces a new gathering space in White Sulphur Springs.
Statewide dining guide
Sponsored by the WVHTA.
live
Creatively
Model Aubrey Hill brings West Virginia to the world of high fashion.
Away
Country Road Cabins’ tricked-out tree houses, geodome, and cozy cabins will cure your winter blues.
In Lewisburg
Small-town charm with plenty of culture and a lot of heart.
In Lovely Spaces
NorthSouth Design transforms a dated kitchen into a modern marvel.
Out Loud
Leadership West Virginia is an investment that keeps on giving.
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