
Visitors can also take advantage of West Virginia’s nearby state park accommodations, too Canaan Valley Resort State Park and Blackwater Falls State Park both offer lodge rooms, cabins, and camping. Overnight options include the Purple Fiddle hostel, the revamped Billy Motel. In Thomas, Mountain State Brewing serves generous flights while mocha lattes and fresh pastries warm up crowds at Tip Top Coffee – which serves cocktails too. Hikers and bikers alike kick back with hearty burritos from Hellbender Burritos and craft beers at Stumptown Ales in Davis.

Trails also meander through the boggy Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Trails hurtle past waterfalls and natural features in Blackwater Falls State Park while the 8-mile Plantation Trail unfurls across Canaan Mountain in Monongahela National Forest.Īnd hikers? Those in the know explore the windswept terrain of the remote Dolly Sods Wilderness atop the Allegheny Plateau. New businesses are revitalizing these former mining towns, where mountain bikers gather post-ride. Sitting side-by-side in Tucker County in the Highlands, Davis and Thomas are twin beacons for fun. Adventures on the Gorge and ACE Adventure Resort are full-service adventure centers that guide rafting and outdoor trips and offer camping, cabins, and dining. Pop into Water Stone Outdoors to upgrade your outdoor gear. Handle Bar & Kitchen is the sudsy heart of Arrowhead Bike Farm, where mountain bikers converge for group rides, rentals, camping, burritos, and beer near the stacked-loop Arrowhead Trails. Sunlight filters through stained-glass windows at Cathedral Cafe, setting a pretty scene for coffee and pastries. Hikers, mountain bikers, and rock climbers use the town as a base camp year-round. The courthouse and its tidy square anchor the downtown area, which buzzes spring through fall with whitewater paddlers tackling the New and Gauley Rivers. © Courtesy of the West Virginia Department of Tourism Best West Virginia towns for outdoor fun FayettevilleĪdjacent to New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, Fayetteville is easy to love. Hinton is a bustling small town thanks to its location, which is close to outdoor activities.
