While winter in West Virginia can be quite cold, that doesn't mean you have to hibernate all season long. Start planning some adventures this season because spring will be here before you know it!  Here are some of the best winter day trips in West Virginia:

1. Tamarack Marketplace

One of the best winter day trips in West Virginia you can take is to Tamarack Marketplace. Buy your loved ones West Virginia-themed presents from this one-of-a-kind store in Beckley. It offers many items made by artists and artisans that would make great presents.

Read this post to learn more about Tamarack Marketplace.

2. Snowshoe Mountain Resort

Snowshoe Mountain Resort sounds great whether you like to ski or not. There are skiing areas for all levels of skiers, plus a skiing and snowboarding school. The resort itself has a spa, dining, and shopping areas. It's one of the best ski resorts in West Virgina.

Read this article to learn more about Snowshoe Mountain Resort.

3. The Greenbrier

The Greenbrier is a five-star resort nestled in the Allegheny Mountains. It offers numerous activities as well as a restful place to be come wintertime. Enjoy a swim in the heated indoor pool, ice skating at the resort's outdoor rink, fire pits, and a whole lot more. Either come here for one of the most magnificent day trips in West Virginia or book an overnight stay for a time you won't soon forget.

Visit The Greenbriar's website for more information.

4. A Wheeling Nailers Hockey game

You gotta love winter sports! Wheeling’s ECHL ice hockey team is an affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the AHL. Catch a home game at WesBanco Arena this winter and cheer them on.

Visit the Wheeling Nailers' website to check the schedule and book tickets to a game.

5. Oglebay

Another one of the best ski resorts in West Virginia is Oglebay which offers plenty of activities throughout the winter months. Each year thousands of visitors pack into the Wheeling resort for a spectacular holiday light show. In January, the resort hosts its annual WinterFest featuring entertainment and a Polar Plunge. On top of that, there's skiing, snowboarding, and ice skating.

Visit Oglebay's website for more information.

6. West Virginia State Museum

It may be freezing outside but you can beat the cold at the West Virginia State Museum at the Culture Center. Learn about the state’s history while staying warm. It's quite a wonderful hidden gem in West Virginia to explore.

Read this article to learn more about the West Virginia State Museum.

7. Bruceton Mills Luminaria

Each year on the last Sunday before Christmas, parishioners light 2,500 candles in paper bags along a road going to Salem Church in Bruceton Mills. It's a festive event that's sure to put anyone who attends in the holiday spirit!

8. Winterplace Ski Resort

Located halfway between Bluefield and Beckley, Winterplace is a great place to for skiing, snowboarding, and some of the best snow tubing in West Virginia. There are 27 slopes and more than 90 skiable acres. The longest run is 1.25 miles. It’s also the largest snow tubing park in the state.

Visit the Winterplace Ski Resort website for more information.

9. Helvetia for Fasnacht

Each year in the Swiss village of Helvetia, West Virginia, there’s a pre-lenten ritual and party called Fasnacht held on the Saturday before Fat Tuesday. Hundreds of people will put on scary masks and burn Ol’ Man Winter in an effigy. People parade through town with lanterns and end at the Star Band Hall for music, dance, and yodeling. This is one of the most unique winter day trips in West Virginia.

Visit the Helvetia website for more information.

10. The Polar Express in Elkins

Each year the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad in Elkins hosts a POLAR EXPRESS-themed ride for children of all ages, complete with a singing cast of servers and a visit with Santa. The rides are in November and December and often sell out quickly. However, if you miss the Polar Express train, there are several other events held throughout the year.

Visit the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad website for more information.

11. Stonewall Resort

In addition to lodging at the lodge, Stonewall also has cozy cabins for rent, which would be perfect to come in from the cold to on a winter’s night. It's a wonderful place to stay during winter in West Virginia.

Visit the Stonewall Resort website for more information.

12. The South Charleston Memorial Ice Arena

What better time than winter to skate at the Memorial Ice Arena in South Charleston? It's one of the most family-friendly winter day trips in West Virginia.

Visit South Charleston Memorial Ice Arena's website for more information.

Have you been on any of these best winter day trips in West Virginia? What's your favorite thing to do during the winter in West Virginia? Tell us in the comments!