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MOUNTAIN MEMORIES WILD, WONDERFUL WEST VIRGINIA YOU’LL FIND IT HERE. Why just “vacation” when you can travel? Here in the Mountain State, we get real. The best way to dig beyond the attractions and into our rich local culture is, of course, to ask a local. So we covered that for you—and man, did they have a lot to share! Get off the beaten path and onto a real adventure with this one-of-a-kind map that takes you to some of the wildest, wonderful-est and realest places around. Brought To You By KANAWHA COUNTY POPULATION: 191,275 Charleston CLAY CENTER Take in a play or Convention BRIDGE ROAD BISTRO & Visitors stretch your intellect at the Clay Nationally and regionally Bureau Center, which is dedicated to acclaimed for its cuisine and wine Visitor or promoting arts and sciences in selection, Bridge Road Bistro Welcome the Mountain State. Center supports local farmers, producers 79 and communities. HADDAD RIVERFRONT PARK 77 River With an amphitheater that seats COONSKIN PARK 119 Elk up to 2,500 spectators to lovely South Coonskin has over 1,000 acres of Charleston riverfront and downtown views, fun with hiking and biking, disc 64 Haddad Riverfront Park hosts golf and a swimming pool. Don’t 60 a variety of events, including forget to take a trip around the Coal River Live on the Levee, a free concert Charleston skate park and feed a few ducks 119 series every May-September. while you’re there. Kanawha State Forest EAST END EATERIES 60 TIPS FROM The East End is home to an eclectic Kanawha mix of eateries, including Bluegrass 77 64 River THE LOCALS Kitchen, Tricky Fish, Little India, The Red Carpet, The Empty Glass and Starling’s Coffee & Provisions. THE BLOCK RESTAURANT AND FESTIVALL FestivALL is a catchall WINE CELLAR (Duke Jordan) for some of the best events in the “My favorite place in WV is The Capital City! The Mayor’s Concert; Block in Charleston. It reminds productions by the Charleston me of being in a coastal town Light Opera Guild; Mountain Stage; setting—great atmosphere, great Smoke on the Water Chili Cook- people and the best prime filet Off; Blues, Brews & BBQ—there is around, hands down.” something for everyone. TIPS FROM TIPS FROM THE LOCALS KANAWHA STATE FOREST THE LOCALS THE PEANUT SHOPPE Take a picnic lunch, go mountain A Charleston tradition, the Peanut biking or book a campsite in this Shoppe was established in 1950. unique natural haven just a short WV STATE CAPITOL COMPLEX BLACK SHEEP BURRITO & Enjoy seasoned nuts, chocolates drive from the state’s Capital City. (Marjorie White) “No other state BREWS (Lillian Graning) and other sweet treats. has a capitol as beautiful as “Black Sheep Burrito & Brews in KIN SHIP GOODS ours with its majestic columns, Charleston has great atmosphere Nitro Looking for Mountain State- breathtaking dome and a and service, and, ironically, their themed gear to show your Smithsonian-quality museum wings are my all-time favorite.” TIPS FROM roots or share with out-of-state right next door. Everyone who THE LOCALS friends? Check out Kin Ship comes to visit me ends up with a Goods! Known for their ultra- personal tour, rain or shine.” soft and vintage-style clothing, TIPS FROM they also have some of the most RIDENOUR LAKE unique Mountain State wares. Cross Lanes THE LOCALS (Lisa Johnson) “Ridenour Lake MARDI GRAS CASINO & RESORT is where it’s at in Nitro! Fishing, MI COCINA DE AMOR From the hottest table games to hiking, picnicking, sleigh riding— Enjoy authentic Sonoran-style luxury accommodations, plan a CAPITOL MARKET there is always something to do Mexican cuisine in the heart of high-stakes trip to the Mardi Gras (Amanda Harrison) “The Capitol in our little town.” Charleston’s West Side. Casino & Resort. Make it a night, Market is a cozy and quaint spot to and check out live entertainment grab a bite to eat, purchase wares MOXXEE COFFEE Before you at Louie’s and gourmet dining from creative WV vendors, catch South Charleston head out to conquer the world, at The French Quarter before up with friends, grab a bottle of SPRING HILL PASTRY SHOP start your day with a kick. A local settling in for the night in a deluxe vino for the weekend or enjoy the Come enjoy a slice of Almost fave for your caffeine boost and a room or suite at the resort. downtown Charleston ambiance.” Heaven at the Spring Hill Pastry great place to relax with friends! Shop. Famous for their “Hot Dog” Downtown pastry, they also serve up pies, SUNRISE CARRIAGE TRAIL Charleston CAPITOL STREET In this hub donuts and breads. (Bob Welty) “I love to walk my of restaurants and shops, be dog, Zoey, on the Sunrise Carriage sure to check out favorites like TIPS FROM THE COMEDY ZONE Trail, beginning at the base of the Pies & Pints, Ellen’s Homemade CHARLESTON Enjoy an evening old train station and winding up THE LOCALS Ice Cream, Taylor Books and of fun, food, drinks and side- through the woods to the front of Adelphia Sports Bar & Grille. splitting laughter at The Comedy old South Hills. It’s a beautifully Zone Charleston. Don’t forget maintained trail that offers peace APPALACHIAN POWER PARK CHARLESTON BREWING to check out their list of special and quiet, nature and the chance (Megan Tarbett) “I come from COMPANY This brewing events, including murder mysteries, to see friends and great views a long line of baseball lovers, so company has produced over hypnotists and beer tastings. along the way.” Appalachian Power Park is my 50 distinct beers in the last happy place. All I need is to hear two years. Their flair for THE MOUND Formally known the crack of the bat and grab a experimentation pays off big as the Criel Mound, this Indian hot dog and a frosty beverage, for their customers, who can burial mound is an icon in South and a bad day becomes good now purchase growlers of their Charleston. Climb to the top and and a good day becomes great.” favorite brews to take home. take in a 360-degree view of the shops in the downtown business district. FAYETTE COUNTY POPULATION: 45,599 recognizable icons, is a living a little-known rock formation on monument to the thriving mills TIPS FROM the New River Gorge. It’s a short of WV’s past. Snap a selfie, and THE LOCALS hike with a spectacular view and Gauley pick up a bag of authentic, freshly a great place for a quiet picnic River ground cornmeal produced on-site. with friends.” Ansted Fayetteville Lansing Fayetteville WATER STONE OUTDOORS BRIDGE WALK BRIDGE BREW WORKS (Kelly Sadd) “Water Stone Experience the New River Gorge 77 This two-man show keeps busy Outdoors is my favorite outdoor from 851 feet above the water. 60 19 producing over a dozen different and climbing store. With the Participants are harnessed in to styles of craft beer. Visit their best shoe selection and outdoor cross the 1.25-mile bridge on a New website to see where you can get clothing, it’s a must-stop, and 24-inch catwalk. River your hands on some, or stop by Co-owner Kenny Parker is a rock the brewery to fill up your growler. climbing professional you can TIPS FROM count on for tips and advice.” THE LOCALS BRIDGE DAY Come watch daredevils rappel, skydive or jump from the New River Gorge Gauley Bridge Ansted Bridge at one of WV’s biggest CATHEDRAL FALLS One of CANYON DOORS CAMPSITE HAWKS NEST STATE PARK annual events, or sit back and the highest and most scenic (Courtney Roark) “My favorite Enjoy the 276-acre park’s enjoy the food and live music. waterfalls in WV, Cathedral Falls spot is the Adventures On The panoramic views, and catch is a steep cascade that falls into Gorge campsite at Canyon Doors a glimpse of a hawk or falcon CATHEDRAL CAFE Visit this a natural amphitheater easily because it is only reachable by before catching a stay at Hawks church-turned-café for a cup of accessible from Route 60. rafting the Upper Gauley. It has Nest Lodge. coffee and a meal, and enjoy the no cell service and the most relaxed atmosphere, regional art Glen Ferris beautiful stars I’ve ever seen.” MYSTERY HOLE West Virginia’s and beautiful stained-glass. KANAWHA FALLS Kanawha own believe-it-or-not, the Mystery Falls, the largest waterfall in WV, Hole defies the laws of gravity. SECRET SANDWICH SOCIETY is impressively wide and has Meadow Bridge Explore underground where both Despite the name, it’s no secret water year-round. Stop by in any MEADOW BRIDGE DRIVE-IN water and balls go uphill. how great these sandwiches are. season for a quick photo op. THEATER Take in a movie at Choose a sandwich named for dusk, Memorial Day through Clifftop your favorite president along Lansing Labor Day. Perfect for a family GLADE CREEK GRIST MILL with a seasonal beer or cider. BEAUTY MOUNTAIN outing or even a first date. The mill, one of the state’s most (Fred Dillon) “Beauty Mountain is GREENBRIER COUNTY POPULATION: 35,644 Historic Downtown enjoy hamburgers, homemade Maxwelton White Sulphur Lewisburg chili, fried green tomatoes, deep- GREENBRIER VALLEY BREWING Springs CARNEGIE HALL One of only fried pickles and a delicious ice COMPANY Their motto is “Get LAKE SHERWOOD RECREATION four Carnegie Halls still in use cream cone for dessert. out, Explore, Bring Beer.” With AREA Lake Sherwood is the in the world, this cultural center beers named for local legends complete family destination.