As the year winds down and the snow starts to dust our mountains, we’re celebrating the people and places that make West Virginia shine—our Best of West Virginia winners! They’re the heartbeat of our communities. When you shop, dine, and live locally, you’re helping our state thrive. As you plan the year ahead, weave more West Virginia-ness into your days with a subscription to WV Living! Because when West Virginians support West Virginians, there’s nothing we can’t build, grow, or dream into being!
Features
The WV Living 2026 Readers’ Almanac
Plan to be wild and wonderful with our curated guide of things to do
and places to go every month of the year.
Best of West Virginia
You voted and we listened: Here are the 2025 Best of West Virginia
winners. Did your favorites take home the gold?
Editor’s Letter
discover
Sound
Lauren Elizabeth Campbell is making her mark on the music industry through law.
town
Moundsville is a place of ancient history, hallowed haunts, and hilltop getaways.
shop
Ramp up your pantry staples—and community impact—when you shop at The Wild Ramp in Huntington.
reads
Wrap these West Virginia tales told by West Virginia authors and place them under the tree.
shop
The Ski Barn is ready to get you on the slopes for true winter adventure.
handmade
Appalachian Basketcase pairs West Virginia ancestry and ancient basket-weaving techniques to create remarkable pieces.
book club
The WV Living Book Club is coming back in
2026 with exciting new reads.
The holidays
Have you ever heard of belsnickeling? Let us tell you all about it before Santa starts checking his list.
artist
John Ryan Brubaker uses nature as his darkroom to create breathtaking art.
Living Loves
We’ve done your holiday shopping for you.
History
Find the first African American World War I Memorial in the McDowell County town of Kimball.
taste
Restaurant
Enjoy dinner and drinks at one of Cheat
Lake’s newest eateries: Gray Fox Kitchen & Cocktails.
maker
Appalachian Cellar helps West Virginia makers grow and brings you Mountain State products you love.
restaurant
Find good coffee and good times at Romney Brew Station.
Libations
Boar’s Nest Distillery in Harman has more
flavors than you can shake a tusk at.
Statewide Dining Guide
Discover new places to eat across
the state.
live
cREATIVELY
South Side Studios is a space for creativity
and exploration for the Petersburg community.
Out lOUD
At The Adventure Guild Game Shop in
Thomas, board games spark creativity and community.
live
The Hermitage Inn & Taphouse in the vibrant city of Petersburg is all about rich history and modern comforts.
in logan
Growing and thriving in the Hatfield–McCoy region, Logan is welcoming new businesses, new ideas, and new beginnings.
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