If you're looking to start a bucket list of things to see before you die, here are some things in the Mountain State to consider. From monuments to mountains, from resorts to places of historical significance, there are endless must-see places in West Virginia. Here are 20 incredible places we think you should add to your bucket list.

1. Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, Weston

Also known as Weston State Hospital, this asylum operated from 1864 until 1994 and now is considered an extremely haunted place. With numerous accounts of paranormal activity, ghost tours are offered at the facility year-round. For more information, visit the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum website.

2. The Greenbrier Resort, White Sulphur Springs

Known as America’s resort, The Greenbrier is a little bit of luxury in the heart of Appalachia. It’s worth a visit, especially to see the congressional bunker at one of the most famous sites in West Virginia. For more information and to book your stay, visit  The Greenbriar Resort website.

3. Palace of Gold, Moundsville

Named one of the 8 religious wonders in the United States by CNN, Prabhupada's Palace of Gold was intended to be the residence of A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada , the founder of International Society for Krishna Consciousness, but he died before he could move in. When the palace opened in 1979, Life magazine called it, "a place where tourists can come and be amazed." For more information, visit  Prabhupada's Palace Of Gold website.

4. Historic Harpers Ferry

Located at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park includes historic Harpers Ferry, which was the site of John Brown’s abolitionist uprising. This is a fascinating place of historical significance and one of the best day trips in West Virginia. For more information, visit the Harpers Ferry webpage on the National Park Service website.

5. Blair Mountain Battlefield, Logan County

Blair Mountain in Logan County is the site of one of the largest civil uprisings in the United States and the largest rebellion since the Civil War. During an attempt to unionize the coalfields of southern West Virginia, roughly 10,000 armed coal miners confronted 3,000 police officers and strikebreakers. Between 50 and 100 striking coal miners died and 10-30 lawmen died. The battle ended when the U.S. Army intervened by presidential order. Today you can visit the site. See more at Friends of Blair Mountain website.

6. Seneca Rocks, Pendleton County

The only "true peak" ( a peak inaccessible except by technical rock climbing techniques) on the East Coast. We recommend seeing this spot and hiking to the top to see the valley below from the height of about 900 feet above stream level. It’s a great view. For more information, visit this Seneca Rocks webpage.

The view from Seneca Rocks is breathtaking.

7. The West Virginia Penitentiary, Moundsville

The West Virginia Penitentiary, a retired prison in Moundsville, operated from 1876 to 1995. It is now a tourist attraction offering paranormal and historical tours. To plan a visit, head to the West Virginia Penitentiary website.

8. West Virginia State Capitol, Charleston

The Capitol is absolutely beautiful from the outside, but you should see this gorgeous building from the inside, too. This photo shows a view of the Capitol dome. For more information, visit the West Virginia State Capitol Building website.

9. The Resting Place of Devil Anse Hatfield, Omar

Connected to the Hatfield and McCoy feud, Devil Anse was the patriarch of the Hatfield clan and is buried in Logan County at the Hatfield Cemetery along with the rest of his family. His grave is adorned with a statue of himself.

10. Dolly Sods, Grant, Randolph, & Tucker Counties

Visitors can enjoy 47 miles within the 17,371 acres that make up Dolly Sods. This park is just a portion of the Monongahela National Forest in Grant, Randolph, and Tucker counties and is especially beautiful. For more information, visit the Dolly Sods webpage.

11. Blackwater Falls, Davis

Named for its tannic acid-darkened water, the 57-foot cascading Blackwater Falls in Davis is among the most photographed places in West Virginia and a spectacular sight. To plan your visit, head to the Blackwater Falls State Park webpage.

12. The Chester Teapot, Chester

The Chester Teapot stands at 12-feet tall and 44-feet wide, making it the world’s largest teapot - and it's right here in Chester! This roadside attraction is definitely worth a detour. For more information, visit the Chester Teapot webpage.

13. The Greenbank Telescope, Greenbank

The Greenbank Telescope is the world's largest fully steerable radio telescope and the world's largest moveable land object with a diameter of 100-meters. To learn more, head to the Green Bank Observatory website.

14. The John Henry Statue, Talcott

This statute honors John Henry, an African American folk lore hero said to have beaten a steam power hammer at driving steel. Several places, including Big Bend Tunnel near where the statue stands, have been thought to be the site of the legendary contest. For more information, visit the NPS website.

15. The New River Gorge Bridge, Victor

The New River Gorge Bridge is one of the most iconic sights associated with West Virginia. It spans the gorge and the New River, which is one of the five oldest rivers in the world. And if you visit on Bridge Day, people actually jump off it. For more information, visit the New River Gorge webpage.

16. Babcock State Park, Clifftop

Babcock State Park has 4,127 acres and is one of the most iconic sights in West Virginia. Plan your visit in the autumn when the leaves have changed their colors - it's spectacular! To learn more, visit the Babcock State Park webpage.

17. The Greenbrier River Trail, Frankford

A former railroad that's now used as a 78-mile trail for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. It offers some stunning views, like this one of the Greenbrier River. For more information, visit the Green Brier River Trail website.

18. Cass Scenic Railroad, Cass

Enjoy the 11 miles of heritage railroad and go back in time to when steam locomotives were a major mode of transportation. This scenic railroad is a great way to get a good look at beautiful Pocahontas County. For more information, visit the Cass Scenic Railroad State Park webpage.

19. The Keith Albee Theatre, Huntington

An icon in downtown Huntington, the Keith Albee cost $2 million to construct in 1928, and was dubbed a "temple of amusement" by the Herald Dispatch newspaper. Even after all that time, the inside of the theatre is still a sight to behold. For more information, visit the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center website.

20. Helvetia

A little Swiss village, right here in West Virginia. Helvetia in Randolph County was settled by the Swiss in 1869. Due to its isolation, it has retained many of its Swiss traditions. To plan your visit, go to the Helvetia website.

As you can see, there is no shortage of things to do in West Virginia. What other destinations around the state would you add to this list of must-see places in West Virginia? Please let us know in the comments!

And if you're looking for even more must-see places in West Virginia, check out this list of lesser known spots!