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Jefferson County Visitors Bureau

Tourism Potential in Jefferson County

June 1, 2022 Tagged With: Appalachian Trail, biking, hiking, In Print June 2022, Jefferson County Visitors Bureau, outdoor recreation, tourism

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Within West Virginia, Jefferson County ranks at the top for tourism. According to a 2019 analysis prepared for Secretary Ruby by national economic consultants Dean Runyan Associates, tourism in Jefferson County supported more than 7,000 jobs, brought more than $840 million in direct spending, and generated $10.5 million in local government tax revenues. And the region is positioned to attract even more tourism in the years ahead. Read the Full Story >>

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