• Whitewater rafting on the New and Gauley Rivers
• Hiking trails in New River Gorge National Park
• Rock climbing and rappelling on the cliffs
• Ziplining through the forest canopy
• ATV riding on designated trails
• Mountain biking in Arrowhead or nearby trail systems
• Swimming, kayaking, or boating at Summersville Lake
• Scenic waterfall hikes along the WV Waterfall Trail
• Horseback riding in nearby state parks
• Fishing in local rivers and lakes
• Scenic overlooks and Almost Heaven Swing photo stops
• Guided nature walks or birdwatching

• Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park
• Thurmond Historic District (rail town)
• Nuttallburg, historic coal mining town
• Spy Rock, a local historic spot
• Lee’s Tree and its Civil War legend
• Contentment Museum in Ansted
• Local coal heritage and historic Fayetteville
• Regional railroad and coal history at New River Gorge

• Freefolk Brewery in Hico and Fayetteville
• Bridge Brew Works in Fayetteville
• Gad Dam Brewing in Summersville
• Weathered Ground Brewery in Cool Ridge
• Stone Tower Brews in Beckley
• Greenbrier Valley Brewing near Lewisburg
• Hawk Knob Appalachian Hard Cider near Lewisburg
• Local dining, coffee shops, and day-trip drink stops
• Winery and distillery options in the region

• Tamarack Marketplace and juried West Virginia art

• Fayetteville galleries and local art stops

• Lewisburg galleries, boutiques, and antiques

• Unique small-town shops

• WV-made gifts, handmade goods, and local finds

• Artist workshops and seasonal creative experiences

Want the inside information? My Digital Guidebook is filled with favorite parks, trails, restaurants, breweries, shops, art stops, waterfalls, scenic overlooks, and hidden gems around Southern West Virginia.

Use this page for big-picture inspiration, then explore the guidebook for specific places to go, things to do, and local stops worth adding to your trip.

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