By Susan Maphis
Canaan Valley Resort & Conference Center
Situated in the highest mountain valley area located east of the Rocky Mountains, Canaan Valley
resort & Conference Center in Davis, WV, is a skier's paradise in wintertime. However, there is plenty for visitors to do during the other three seasons as well. With all-encompassing, panoramic views of the Allegheny Mountains, the resort is worth a stay just for the solitude one finds here. While it is a great place to de-stress, relax and escape from the hustle and bustle of the everyday world, the Canaan Valley Resort & Conference Center won't let visitors be bored for long.
Features
Canaan Valley Ski Resort & Conference Center
Canaan Valley Resort & Conference Center features 250 beautiful, spacious rooms. Also available as lodging choices are 23 cabins and 34 campsites, offering options for everyone. Rooms in the lodge feature cable television, and telephone with voice mail and high-speed Internet access. In the cabins, one will find fireplaces, full kitchens and linens included, along with housekeeping services. In addition to the stellar ski area, the resort features a heated indoor pool, outdoor pool, a whirlpool spa and fitness center. There are a myriad of trails on which visitors can hike and bike. An 18-hole championship golf course completes this beautiful resort nestled in the mountains in rural West Virginia.
Pros and Cons
Interior of a cabin at Canaan Valley Resort
Canaan Valley offers free shuttle service between the lodge and ski area. For skiers, the Canaan Valley Resort area is a paradise, featuring 37 slopes of varying difficulty. Child care is offered for kids ages two to six, and ski and snowboard lessons are offered. There is one restaurant located within the lodge, and others nearby within driving distance. Some complain that there is not enough snow-making at Canaan Valley, but the fact that there are virtually no lines for skiers to wait in makes up for any negatives. If you don't mind staying in rustic rooms, Canaan Valley is perfect for you. If you're looking for luxury, however, you might want to choose other accommodations.
Bottom Line
If you are looking for an affordable, year-round getaway, Canaan Valley Resort & Conference Center is for you. With special packages year-round, golfers, skiers, and families will all find something appealing to each of them. Although the accommodations are a bit unrefined, the lodge rooms are probably the most sophisticated ones will find in the area. While it is not backwoods by any means, Canaan Valley Resort & Conference Center lacks some of the more luxurious amenities of other ski resorts. In this area of West Virginia, however, Canaan Valley Resort & Conference Center is at the top of the list of Grade A accommodations. Those who choose to stay here will not be disappointed.
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About the Author:
Susan Maphis has been a freelance writer for more than 20 years. She specializes in travel, parenting and education, among other subjects. Her work has been published on various sites, including Upscalebaby.com, Freshtrends.com, XYZMedia.net, IndustrialQuill.com, Beachvacationstoday.com and Overstat.com. Maphis holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from West Chester University.
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