Start Your SWINGO Adventure in Shepherdstown
There is a new way to explore West Virginia, and it comes with scenic views, a little strategy, and plenty of reasons to hit the road. West Virginia Department of Tourism has launched SWINGO, a West Virginia twist on bingo built around the state’s iconic Almost Heaven swings placed in some of the most picture-perfect locations across the Mountain State.
The goal is simple:
Visit swings
Check in to fill spaces on your digital card
Earn prizes
Complete five spaces in a row to receive a SWINGO sticker, or aim for a full blackout card to earn a spring photo frame and the chance to help choose where a future swing will be installed.
Perched above the river at the Rumsey Monument, Jefferson County’s Almost Heaven swing checks off several of SWINGO’s more location-specific spaces. It is a natural match for swing along a river, near a historical site, and near the state line. It also works well for others like favorite small town, with someone you love, and at sunrise/sunset. Find this swing at 206 N Mill St in Shepherdstown.
The next closest swing for Eastern Panhandle travelers is at Cacapon Resort State Park, providing another nearby option to continue your SWINGO adventure. This swing opens up a completely different set of card opportunities, including in a state park, at a resort or lodge, near a golf course, and in a forested setting. Find this swing at 818 Cacapon Lodge Dr in Berkeley Springs
Together, these two nearby swings create a strong Eastern Panhandle starting point, but SWINGO is designed to inspire bigger adventures. Some spaces require specific swing types, like lake views, waterfalls, or state parks, while others are tied to special dates such as West Virginia Day or the first day of summer. That means the fun continues well beyond one weekend.
For visitors, SWINGO offers a playful reason to turn a day trip into a road trip across the state. For locals, it is a chance to rediscover familiar places while planning future stops in new regions of Almost Heaven. Start in Shepherdstown, add Cacapon to your list, and see where the next swing takes you.