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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. 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 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 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 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. serves more than 75,000 patrons and mythical figures like the Devil Tent camp, fish or explore the a year with live performances, art TIPS FROM Anse IPA and Mothman Black Meadow Mountain Trail for the exhibits and workshops. IPA, it’ll give new meaning to wild ultimate vacation. THE LOCALS and wonderful. HISTORIC GENERAL LEWIS INN THE GREENBRIER Built in the early 1800s, the inn is a SMOOTH AMBLER SPIRITS “America’s Resort” has been blend of old and new, like canopy This distillery upholds the old welcoming guests since beds and free Wi-Fi. Combined STARDUST CAFE Appalachian tradition with 1778. Vacation in style with with on-site dining and close (Natalie Roper) “I go to Stardust its production of world-class championship-level golf courses, proximity to the State Fair of WV every chance I get. It’s the kind of whiskeys and white spirits. fine dining, outdoor activities, and , the place that makes me forget my to- designer boutiques, entertainment inn promises a unique stay. do list for just a few minutes and SNAKE ROCK venues and the mineral spa. say yes to dessert after lunch.” (David Gillispie) “At the end of JIM’S DRIVE IN A drive-up Slab Camp Road is Snake Rock, restaurant with an old-time feel, a huge piece of rock 300 feet in Lewisburg the air that overlooks a beautiful TIPS FROM GREENBRIER COUNTY field, spacious mountains, the THE LOCALS (Laura Rusmisell) “The highland and a couple of part of our state that borders bald eagles that have taken up VA has remained so untouched residence there.” by the modern world. I go morel THE SALT CAVE AND SPA

219 mushroom hunting and just love Ronceverte (Sherri Ferrell) “My family and I Greenbrier to hike and breathe the fresh air.” ORGAN CAVE Organ Cave is love to get away and relax in the 60 River a science and history hotspot beautiful small town of White Maxwelton LOST WORLD CAVERNS housing more than 70 miles of Sulphur Springs, and recently I 64 Explore a different side of WV passageways. See where over got to experience The Salt Cave. Lewisburg 120 feet below ground. Take a 1,100 Confederate soldiers hid I really enjoyed the modern White Sulphur self-guided tour, or participate for three winters, or learn about atmosphere and appreciated the Springs in the Wild Cave Tour, where you unique fossils discovered there. focus on health and renewal.” can crawl and climb around. JEFFERSON COUNTY POPULATION: 55,073

Charles Town of this 2,180-mile trail that JEFFERSON ROCK runs through the Appalachian Located above the Appalachian Mountains. The WV portion, Trail, this rock named after TIPS FROM which includes four miles of Thomas Jefferson provides Shepherdstown THE LOCALS elevations varying between 265- an unforgettable view of the Potomac 1,200 feet, lies mainly in historic . Hikers can climb River Harpers Ferry. 62 stone steps to where Jefferson Harpers once admired the scenery. Ferry ALFREDO’S MEDITERRANEAN CAFÉ (Tracy Toler) “While TIPS FROM RIVER RIDERS CANOPY TOUR 340 traveling on business, I stumbled THE LOCALS Experience Harpers Ferry from Charles across this wonderfully authentic the treetops with River Riders’ Town Mediterranean restaurant. The food zipline canopy tour. This network was great and reasonably priced.” of cables and skybridges HARPERS FERRY overlooks the Harpers Ferry Shenandoah (Joseph Young) “I have been all water gap, Potomac River, rock River BLOOMERY PLANTATION over the state, and my favorite cliffs, wildlife, trees and plants. DISTILLERY Visit this renovated area is between Shepherdstown log cabin distillery for a free and Harpers Ferry. There is a Kearneysville tasting conducted by a “fun- magical feeling there along the BLACK DOG COFFEE SHEPHERDSTOWN tender” or tour the distillery’s river, with Civil War locations as Swing by Black Dog Coffee for PEDAL & PADDLE greenhouse to see where they the focal point.” a truly unique drink made from At this full-service bike, kayak grow their very own lemons. hand-chosen, micro-roasted coffee and canoe shop, you can buy beans in one of the country’s or rent equipment and explore HOLLYWOOD CASINO AT HARPERS FERRY NATIONAL oldest operating roasters. Shepherdstown with a local guide. CHARLES TOWN RACES HISTORICAL PARK Let loose at the Hollywood Take a step into the past and Shepherdstown SHEPHERDSTOWN Casino at Charles Town Races explore the battlefield where CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN SWEET SHOP BAKERY with action-packed table games abolitionist John Brown tried to THEATER FESTIVAL Swing by this sweet shop for and live entertainment. initiate an armed slave revolt in This festival is on a mission to traditional German treats and 1859 by taking over a U.S. arsenal. produce and develop a new favorites like breads, desserts, Harpers Ferry American theater experience gourmet coffee and more! APPALACHIAN NATIONAL with fearless art and daring and SCENIC TRAIL diverse stories. Don’t miss this Harpers Ferry is the midpoint celebration held every July.

POCAHONTAS COUNTY POPULATION: 8,669

Buckeye Green Bank Huntersville Marlinton NATIONAL RADIO DEVIL’S BACKBONE AT Thomas “I have always ASTRONOMY OBSERVATORY Cheat HUNTERSVILLE (Rich West) TIPS FROM (Katie Allie) “There aren’t many River One219 of three Devil’s Backbones loved the Greenbrier River Trail. places in the world where the light in WV, this unique Tuscarora I actually biked the entire thing, THE LOCALS ParsonsHendricks pollution is low enough that you sandstone rock formation can be and I think the history of the Parsons can have an observatory like this. seen from Route 39 and is popular tracks is, well, a-track-tive!” I vividly remember camping with scenic drive enthusiasts. BUCKEYE BEND BOOKS nearby and just beingPhilippi in awe of TEA CREEK (Ariel Boggess) “While at first it the night sky.” Belington (April Goff Smithson) “Our family looks like a boarded-up barn, the loves to spend time camping, door opens up into a delightfully Hillsboro fishing and hiking at Tea Creek eclectic store with an amazing on the Williams River. The remote assortment of books, magazines (Kelly Drey) “This is my favorite location allows us to disconnect and guides.” place in WV. The hiking trails and truly focus on each other.” there are top-notch, but theWomelsdorf opportunity to experience 250 Snowshoe Cass solitude in a beautiful natural Buckhannon CASS SCENIC RAILROAD area is the real selling point.”

STATE PARK Take a self-guided 19 TIPS FROM tour of this boom town, and DROOP MOUNTAIN THE LOCALS ride a restored Shay locomotive BATTLEFIELD STATE PARK to Bald Knob, the third highest The site of WV’s last significant point in WV. From there, the view Civil War battle, the state park Greenbrier lets you see over two states. is perfectly positioned near SNOWSHOE MOUNTAIN RESORT 79 River Lewisburg—“America’sFlatwoods Coolest (Darnell Davis) “I’ve only had one 219 Dunmore Small Town”—andSutton the Greenbrier chance to ski at Snowshoe, but Sutton THORNY MOUNTAIN FIRE River Valley, making it ideal for an Marlinton my friends couldn’t pull me away. TOWER Spend the night in this all-inclusive day trip. Williams River The only reason I came off the tower, and you’ll wake up with a hill was my butt was sore from bird’s-eye view of WV. Climb 69 FALLS OF HILLS CREEK Hillsboro falling a bajillion times. It was one steps to access the one-room This series of three falls, falling at of the best times of my life.” cabin that stands at 3,445 feet 20, 45 and 65 feet respectively, is above sea level. considered the glittering jewel of the Monongahela National Forest.

60 RANDOLPH COUNTY POPULATION: 29,415

Bowden great story. Stop by for some Historic Rail Yard cachapas, a chicken chipotle AMERICAN MOUNTAIN sandwich and live entertainment. THEATER Located in WV’s TIPS FROM historic rail yard, the theater MOUNTAIN STATE FOREST offers live music and comedy THE LOCALS 33 219 FESTIVAL One of WV’s oldest variety shows guaranteed to 48 Elkins and largest festivals, this week- entertain guests of all ages. long event has much to see and do. Set aside a couple of days DURBIN & GREENBRIER VALLEY (Kate Reed) “There are trails for Tygart during the first week of October RAILROAD There’s no better the novice hiker to the extreme River to attend this annual event. way to enjoy the majesty of WV backpacker and everything in of than from the window of a Durbin the between in the woods of Otter Glady & Greenbrier Valley Railroad Creek. There is even a beach if 250 HIGH FALLS OF CHEAT car. Embark with MountainRail you’re lucky enough to find it on At an altitude of 2,800 feet, Adventures and explore remote a summer day.” Helvetia High Falls is considered one of areas that remain untouched by

219 the most beautiful waterfalls in modern civilization to this day. Elk River Monongahela National Forest. Dryfork Reach the falls by way of the Whitmer Tygart Flyer and make a day of it. A popular stop atop WV’s , the Dolly Sods Helvetia TIPS FROM Wilderness offers a web of hiking HONEY HAUS Enjoy a specialty THE LOCALS trails and has several spots that coffee or tea with a homemade overlook the North Fork Valley. pastry at the Honey Haus, and BIG TIMBER BREWING COMPANY pick up locally produced honey, Elkins Visit the microbrewery and jam or jelly for the road. SPRUCE KNOB AUGUSTA HERITAGE CENTER taproom and enjoy a blonde ale, (Emma Romanowski) “Spruce As a Center for Excellence, porter or a variety of different HUTTE SWISS RESTAURANT Knob offers the most beautiful Augusta Heritage Center is best pale ales, all produced in the (Christy Conley) “Hutte Swiss 360-degree view of the known for its various workshops, heart of WV. Restaurant has great traditional surrounding area. It’s the highest from music to pottery. This is a Swiss food and friendly service. point geographically in WV, and must-see for folklore lovers. EL GRAN SABOR An authentic It’s particularly nice when the from it, you can see for miles.” Venezuelan restaurant, El Gran wood stoves are roaring.” Sabor is a unique place with a

TUCKER COUNTY POPULATION: 6,968

Blackwater Falls every Memorial Day. The natural STUMPTOWN ALES State Park beauty of the falls, numerous Looking for a high-spirited, hop- TIPS FROM BLACKWATER FALLS trails, guided nature hikes and the centric, WV-brewed ale? Look no THE LOCALS (Karen Wolf) “My husband has Art Spring Festival bring together further. Try one of their unique MS and cannot walk well. The all that is unique about our state.” brews, like Over the TipTop handicap trail at Blackwater Falls Breakfast Stout, brewed with allows me to take him close to coffee from TipTop Coffee Shop. TUCKER COUNTY the magnificent falls. We are so LINDY POINT OVERLOOK (Brad Rowe) “It’s just not summer happy to still be able to enjoy Lindy Point is one of the most TIMBERLINE FOUR SEASONS without a trip to Tucker County! the spectacular beauty thanks to famous views in all of WV. RESORT Home of the longest We kayak on the Cheat River and West Virginia State Parks.” Overlooking , trail in the Southeast, Timberline is love to sample the great local it is easily accessible via a a premier ski destination. With 41 restaurants and breweries.” moderate one-mile hike—a small trails and two terrain parks, there’s 68 TIPS FROM price to pay for this breath- something for every skill level. 79 Morgantown THE LOCALS taking view. Thomas WHITE GRASS CROSS MOUNTAIN STATE BREWING Davis COUNTRY SKI AREA CO. Sample their tasty beers BLACKWATER BREWING Aside from top-notch cross in the brewery’s tap room or BLACKWATER FALLS STATE COMPANY This brewing country skiing and snowshoeing, plan to attend their annual Brew PARK (Bill Reed) “Our entire company offers high-quality, you can enjoy the natural foods Skies Festival on the grounds of family camps at Blackwater Falls small-batch craft beers. Stop by café and specialty shopping at Timberline Four Seasons Resort. for a Kölsch, Laurel White Grass, located in WV’s Try one of their four flagship Fairmont Run English Pale Ale or a Hardy High Alleghenies. ales—you won’t be disappointed. County Sweet Oatmeal Stout. Parsons PURPLE FIDDLE Enjoy your Cheat CANAAN VALLEY RESORT ALLEGHENY HIGHLANDS TRAIL favorite craft beers and tasty deli River Unlimited Following the original route of fare at this family-friendly music Thomas STATE PARK Davis recreation and family fun await the old C&P Railway, this 24.5- venue. Professional music acts, 219 Blackwater you at Canaan Valley Resort mile scenic trail runs through big and small, flock to play at this Falls State State Park. This four-season Randolph and Tucker counties, hidden gem in Thomas. Park Parsons resort provides a variety of water showcasing WV’s natural beauty. activities, geocaching, wall- climbing, sports and guided tours from the highest mountain valley east of the Rocky Mountains.

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250 MONONGALIA COUNTY POPULATION: 102,274

Cheat Lake premier coffeehouse works to CHEAT RIVER provide environmentally mindful 119 Cheat River features Class IV and health-conscious drinks and Cheat rapids, perfect for whitewater all-natural, vegetarian dishes. Lake rafting and kayaking. Morgantown 79 High Street 68 Cheat River FORKS OF CHEAT WINERY IRON HORSE TAVERN 19 AND DISTILLERY A modern Patrons keep coming back to the wine production facility, on-site tavern for the unique pub fare Monongahela River gift shop, tasting room and as much as the craft beer and distillery—there is a little bit of signature cocktails. 79 everything if you’re in the market 119 for wine and spirits. METROPOLITAN THEATRE Catch a live show at “West Downtown Virginia’s Most Beautiful Morgantown Playhouse,” where you’ll find both APOTHECARY ALE HOUSE local events and national acts. & CAFE The Apothecary is of WV’s history and culture will with the more urban city parks, a bucket list item for craft be evident in the décor and the restaurants and shops. beer enthusiasts with its TIPS FROM drinks. knowledgeable bartenders, great THE LOCALS Wharf District selection and local offerings. MOUNTAIN STATE BREWING TIPS FROM CO. If good food is what you’re THE LOCALS looking for, their fresh ingredients TIPS FROM MORGAN’S HIGH STREET DINER and wood-burning pizza oven THE LOCALS (Jennie James) “This is my promise satisfaction. Top off your favorite place to grab brunch. I meal with their four flagship ales, highly recommend the chicken MOUNTAINEER FIELD and you’ve found your happy and waffles, and if you still have (Jerad Casto) “There’s no place ending to a long day of exploring BLACK BEAR BURRITOS room, top it off with a milkshake!” I would rather be on game day Morgantown. (Ashley Hardesty Odell) “I than Mountaineer Field. The love their super creative menu atmosphere and energy are WHARF DISTRICT Once an and that the owners focus on Morgantown contagious. Whether you go to old warehouse district, this area using fresh, local ingredients. I CHESTNUT BREW WORKS school there or are just visiting, is now home to high-end loft also love their fun, progressive Stop in for a pepperoni cheese it is the place to be when the apartments, retail services and atmosphere and their melt and a Halleck Pale Ale with Mountaineers take the field.” upscale restaurants like Oliverio’s commitment to supporting live friends, or grab a growler to go Ristorante and Table 9. Appalachian music.” at this cozy tap room. Star City MORGANTOWN BREWING CAPERTON TRAIL This five-mile BLUE MOOSE CAFE COMPANY Pay homage to WV’s paved trail is great for roller- Enjoy a gourmet drink with days of old when you visit for blading, strolling and biking a conscience. Morgantown’s dinner and craft brews. Their love and connects beautiful scenery

SUMMERS COUNTY POPULATION: 13,563

Brooks accessible only by watercraft— THREE RIVERS AVIAN CENTER promises peace and quiet. Learn more about ecosystem TIPS FROM stewardship and WV’s wild THE LOCALS THE MARKET ON COURTHOUSE 64 bird conservation efforts at this SQUARE Enjoy the soup of the New specialized center. day or a stockyard sandwich and River shop for WV-made goodies for Forest Hill OTTER & OAK OUTFITTER yourself and your friends. Greenbrier River WAKE ROBBIN GALLERY AND MORE (Joe Carlucci) Hinton From handcrafted pottery, painting “Otter & Oak Outfitter is a great and stained and hand-blown glass local shop with hiking, boating, to iron work and weavings, you’ll stand-up paddleboarding, outdoor TIPS FROM Bluestone find plenty here to start your own gear and local art everywhere.” THE LOCALS River collection of Appalachian wares.

Hinton SANDSTONE FALLS The largest waterfall on New Pipestem (L.A. DuBarry) “Home of the third River, this 25-foot beauty has PIPESTEM RESORT STATE PARK largest lake in WV, Bluestone observation areas in the Sandstone (Zach Eskew) “I got the chance offers plenty to see and do, Falls Natural Area accessible by a to escape to Pipestem for the Talcott including camping facilities, water wheelchair-friendly boardwalk. weekend and enjoyed the fishing. JOHN HENRY HISTORICAL PARK activities and outdoor recreation.” I caught a very nice trout, and Home of the Steel Drivin’ Man, THE GUEST HOUSE INN’S the ride down on the tram was this park is named for the beloved HINTON HISTORIC DISTRICT CABIN ON CONEY ISLAND pretty cool too.” folk hero and offers educational Explore this former railroad town Situated at the confluence of interpretations of John Henry’s on foot, where you’ll find plenty the New and Greenbrier rivers, battle, local railroad history and to see and do. this secluded island cabin— recreational amenities. Reasons you should #GoToWV!

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