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West Virginia Isn't Just For White Water

Any idea how much there is to do in the New River Gorge? Neither do we, specifically. But that's only because there's so much here. Even if you find your adventure in a boutique instead of a box canyon, there's something here for you.

Harlem Heights Park

Playground and basketball courts.

Harlem Heights Park
E. Main Street & Rt. 16Oak HillWV25901
Phone 304-469-9541

Blue Smoke Salsa

Batch after batch of Blue Smoke Salsa has been cooked up in the southwestern hills of West Virginia, since 1990 and enjoyed by the locals who love to get their fill of The Smoke. Stop by when you're in our neck of the woods and pick up some of our award-winning salsas and other assorted southwestern fare or order some today on our Web site.

Blue Smoke Salsa
119 East Main StreetAnstedWV25812
Phone 304-658-3800 or 1-888-SALSA-WV
www.bluesmokesalsa.com

Rafting & Recreation Center

Open 7 days a week April - October. Monday through Friday November -March

Rafting & Recreation Center
310 Oyler AvenueOak HillWV25901
Phone 800-927-0263
www.newrivercvb.com

New River Riding Stables

Come and enjoy the best trails in the New River Gorge area. Our horses are well taken care of and they will take care of you! We have a mount for everyone. Call us today!
New River Riding Stables
Salem Gatewood Rd.Oak HillWV25901
Phone 888-743-3982
www.ridewva.com

Fayette Co. Law Enforcement Museum

Fayette County Law Enforcement Museum is a great place to spend a few hours while you are in Fayetteville. Tours by appointment.
Fayette Co. Law Enforcement Museum
Maple Ave. & Court St.FayettevilleWV25840
Phone 304-574-1500

TreeTops Canopy Tours

Grab your trolleys, lift your feet, lean back in your harness and feel the adrenaline course through your veins!
TreeTops Canopy Tours
Ames Heights RoadLansingWV25862
Phone 877-811-5321
www.canopytourwv.com

Crossroads Mall

Enjoy shopping and visiting our 56 businesses under one roof!

Crossroads Mall
Rt. 19 & Rt. 21Mount HopeWV25880
Phone 304-255-6176
www.shopcrossroads.com

ACE Adventure Center

Join the local wildlife on a trip throught the tree-tops. Soar through the tree canopy more than 50' above the forest floor.
ACE Adventure Center
Minden RoadOak HillWV25901
Phone 800-787-3982
www.aceraft.com

Oak Hill City Park

Oak Hill City Park
Virginia StreetOak HillWV25901
Phone 304-469-9541

Contentment Museum

Visit a historic school house and walk through time on the grounds of Contentment.

Contentment Museum
Rt. 60 Main StreetAnstedWV25812
Phone 304-658-5695

Bridgehaven

18 holes and lessons available.

Bridgehaven
Salem Gatewood Rd.FayettevilleWV25840
Phone 304-574-2120
www.wvweb.com/bridgehaven

Winterplace Ski Resort

Skiing in Southern West Virginia

Winterplace Ski Resort
Off I-77 at Ghent/Flat TopGhentWV25843
Phone 800-627-7669
www.winterplace.com

Babcock State Park

28 seasonal cabins, 52 campsites, pool, hiking trails, horseback riding, gift shop, & other park amenities. The Glade Creek Grist Mill. Open mid-April to last of October. Accepts major credit cards.

Babcock State Park
Rt. 41ClifftopWV25831
Phone 800-CALL-WVA
www.babcocksp.com

Fayette County Park

Swimming pools, tennis, basketball, playgrounds, picnic shelters, hiking, biking trails and fishing.

Fayette County Park
Rt. 16BeckwithWV25814
Phone 304-574-1111
home.zoomnet.net/~fayettecountypark/index.html

Camp Washington Carver

Conservation Corp. Construction great place to camp, have a reunion or just to walk around the grounds.

Camp Washington Carver
Rt. 41ClifftopWV25831
Phone 304-438-3005
www.wvculture.org

Whipple Company Store & Museum

A one of a kind Coal Camp Company store featuring unique historical tours, a hands on Museum, story telling, coal mining for the kids, gift shop, WV souvenirs, snacks and drinks.
Whipple Company Store & Museum
Rt 1 Box 426ScarbroWV25917
Phone 304-465-0331
www.whipplecompanystore.com

New River Jetboats

New River Jet Boats at Hawk’s Nest State Park is the perfect way to enjoy the beauty of the New River and see the breathtaking New River Gorge Bridge. Bring the family for a scenic tram ride and then board Miss M. Rocks for an exciting ride on the New River.

New River Jetboats
Rt. 60 at Hawks Nest State ParkAnstedWV25812
Phone 304-465-2525
www.newriverjetboats.com

Antioch Baptist Church Museum

Located in one of the oldest churches along the Midland Trail.

Antioch Baptist Church Museum
Rt. 60AnstedWV25812
Phone 304-658-1667

New River Dories

A day on the river with New River Dories is filled with moments that capture the essence of adventure angling.

New River Dories
PO Box 504Mount HopeWV25880
Phone 304-465-3332
www.newriverdories.com

Hawks Nest State Park

Enjoy breathtaking vistas of the New River Gorge when you stop at our overlooks or ride the aerial tram down to the New River. Take time to check out our rail trail or the New River Jetboat Ride.
Hawks Nest State Park
Rt. 60 Main StreetAnstedWV25812
Phone 304-658-5212
www.hawksnestsp.com

Oak Hill Scout Cabin

Rent this facility for your family reunions, birthdays or any event while in Oak Hill.

Oak Hill Scout Cabin
Park StreetOak HillWV25901
Phone 304-469-9541

White Oak Bowling Lanes

Great place to spend a few hours and get the perfect upper body workout!
White Oak Bowling Lanes
Rt. 61 Jones AvenueOak HillWV25901
Phone 304-465-5626
www.whiteoaklaneswv.com

Mystery Hole

Open April -October.

Mystery Hole
Rt. 60AnstedWV25812
Phone 304-658-9101
www.mysteryhole.com

New River Mountain Guides

New River Mountain Guides offers year round rock climbing instruction for all climbing abilities, whether you've never climbed before, or you are a competent lead climber looking to expand on your techniques. We also offer Women's Climbing Courses of all of the following courses taught by female guides. Just let us know your preference at time of booking.

New River Mountain Guides
101 Wiseman Ave.FayettevilleWV25840
Phone 800-73-CLIMB
www.newriverclimbing.com

Fayetteville Convention & Visitors Bureau

Visiting Historic Downtown Fayetteville - call us and we can give you the latest information on what is happening this weekend!

Fayetteville Convention & Visitors Bureau
310 N. Court StreetFayettevilleWV25840
Phone 888-574-1500
www.visitfayettevillewv.com

Fayetteville Play it Ville

Fayetteville Play it Ville
Park Dr.FayettevilleWV25840
Phone 304-574-0101
www.visitfayettevillewv.com

Hawks Nest Aerial Tramway

Hawks Nest Aerial Tramway
Rt. 60 at Hawks Nest State ParkAnstedWV25812
Phone 304-658-5212
www.hawksnestsp.com

Hawks Nest Overlook

Hawks Nest Overlook
Rt. 60 at Hawks Nest State ParkAnstedWV25812
Phone 304-658-5212
www.hawksnestsp.com

Ansted Museum

A collection of history allowing you to step back in time.

Ansted Museum
110 E. Main StreetAnstedWV25812
Phone 304-658-5901

Pro River Outfitters

Outdoor adventure specialist and PRO owner, Bobby Bower has more than twenty years exploring the mountains and fashioning adventures in West Virginia. As an expert river guide, professional angler, arm-chair historian and native West Virginian you will be in good hands with Bobby.

Pro River Outfitters
PO Box 181LansingWV25862
Phone 304-575-5252
www.profishwv.com

New River Gorge National River

Encompasses 70,000 acres between Hinton & Hawks Nest State Park. Created to conserve & protect 53 miles of the New River as a free-flowing waterway. Visitors Centers are Canyon Rim (304-574-2115), on US 19 just north of Fayetteville & Sandstone (304-466-9192), at Exit 139 on I-64. Visitor information stations are also open during summer months from 12-5 at Grandview & 10 - 5 at Thurmond Depot. Call for hiking & biking trail information.

New River Gorge National River
c/o NPS - PO Box 246Glen JeanWV25846
Phone 304-465-0508 Fax 304-465-0591
www.nps.gov/neri

Tamarack: The Best of West Virginia

Tamarack: The Best of West Virginia is the nations first showcase of handcrafts, fine art and regional cuisine. It comprises a warmly decorated retail store, working studios for resident artisans, a fine art gallery, a theater, and A Taste of West Virginia food court, managed by The Greenbrier. Everything is WV-made! Additional meeting space is available in the Tamarack conference center. Company Accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

Tamarack: The Best of West Virginia
One Tamarack ParkBeckleyWV25801
Phone 304-258-6843 or 1-88-TAMARACK
www.tamarackwv.com

Gauley River National Recreation Area

Includes 25 miles of the Gauley River and 5 miles of its tributary, the Meadow River. These swift, winding rivers and their narrow gorges are protected by the National Park Service. For additional information contact the Canyon Rim Visitors Center at 304-574-2115.

Gauley River National Recreation Area
c/o NPS - PO Box 246Glen JeanWV25846
Phone 304-465-0508 Fax 304-465-0591
www.nps.gov/gari

White Oak Country Club

White Oak Country Club
Country Club Rd.Oak HillWV25901
Phone 304-465-5639
www.whiteoak-countryclub.com

Hawks Nest Golf Course

Hawks Nest Golf Course
Rt. 60AnstedWV25812
Phone 304-658-5212
www.hawksnestsp.com

Historic Fayette Theatre

Presenting plays and performances throughout the year.

Historic Fayette Theatre
115 S. Court StreetFayettevilleWV25840
Phone 304-574-4655
www.historicfayettetheatre.com

Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine

Experience life in the turn of the century, step back and walk through a coal camp or ride into a mine.

Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine
513 Ewart AvenueBeckleyWV25801
Phone 304-256-1747
www.beckleymine.com

Wild Blue Adventure Company

Fly over the New River Gorge in a fully restored WWII Stearman biplane. Inquire or visit the website for more info.
Wild Blue Adventure Company
Hinkle Road Fayetteville
Phone 304-574-1150
www.wildblueadventurecompany.com

Bluestone National Scenic River

A 10.5-mile section of the Bluestone River in southern West Virginia. Created in 1988 under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act it is protected by the National Park Service as a free-flowing river. A small segment lies within Pipestem Resort State Park. The remaining portion is managed by the state of West Virginia as a Wildlife Management Area. For more information contact the Sandstone Visitors Center at 304-466-9192.

Bluestone National Scenic River
c/o NPS - PO Box 246Glen JeanWV25846
Phone 304-465-0508 Fax 304-465-0591
www.nps.gov/blue