Small Town Getaway, Big Time Charm
When you visit downtown Buckhannon, you’ll find locally owned restaurants, specialty shops & boutiques, West Virginia hospitality, and more. You’ll love strolling up & down the historic streets of Buckhannon.
A quick drive south, you’ll shift to the great outdoors with the WV Wildlife Center, pristine rivers and peaceful scenic views to create a laid-back trip to West Virginia.
Within 30 minutes, you’ll find a resort & spa, excursion train rides, and endless opportunities to create an adventure & lasting memories.
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National Register of Historic Places
Among Upshur County’s rich history, six sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places: Agnes Howard Hall on…
National Register of Historic Places
Among Upshur County’s rich history, six sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places:
- Agnes Howard Hall on the campus of WV Wesleyan College.
- Downtown Buckhannon Historic District, which includes Main Street and surrounding streets.
- Fidler’s Mill, located in southern Upshur County.
- French Creek Presbyterian Church, located in southern Upshur County.
- Post William Mansion, located on Island Avenue and displayed in the photograph above.
- Southern Methodist Church Building, also known as the History Center Museum, where each summer features a new Museum exhibit.
Stay Over
Baxa Motel
Phone: 304.472.2500 Welcome to quality lodging at the best location in Buckhannon! A special kind of hospitality combined with a…
Baxa Motel
Phone: 304.472.2500
Welcome to quality lodging at the best location in Buckhannon! A special kind of hospitality combined with a lifetime of experience and pride in a ’boutique’ setting. Features include a newly renovated inn, free coffee in the lobby, non-smoking room, and a convenient location to Main Street shopping & WV Wesleyan College.
21 North Kanawha Street, Buckhannon WV
Flavor
The Links Restaurant
Phone: 304.460.3508 The Links Restaurant at Buckhannon Country Club offers a traditional, casual backdrop for the fine dining pleasure of…
The Links Restaurant
Phone: 304.460.3508
The Links Restaurant at Buckhannon Country Club offers a traditional, casual backdrop for the fine dining pleasure of Club members, as well as our fellow food aficionados in nearby communities. Our focus is on providing a delightful, unique, and inclusive experience for our guests in the spirit of promoting social camaraderie.
Welcome to your new home away from home!
Shopping
Dinah’s Boutique
Phone: 304.924.6462 We are a small boutique in West Virginia with probably the largest selection of wedding, bridesmaids, prom, pageant,…
Dinah’s Boutique
Phone: 304.924.6462
We are a small boutique in West Virginia with probably the largest selection of wedding, bridesmaids, prom, pageant, mother of the bride, flower girl and ring bearer apparel in the state. We have over 6,000 gowns in stock. We rent and sell.
385 Bridal Ridge Road, French Creek WV
www.dinahsboutique.com
Events
Rex’s ExesThursday, April 25, 2024 - Saturday, April 27, 2024
And, yes, it's set in Texas! This deliriously funny Southern-fried farce finds the Verdeen cousins of Sweetgum, Texas - Gaynelle, Peaches and Jimmie Wyvette -...
Meet Here
Event Center at Brushy Fork
Phone: 304.472.4938 Our modern, new facility features a variety of flexible layout options with rooms that can accommodate up to…
Event Center at Brushy Fork
Phone: 304.472.4938
Our modern, new facility features a variety of flexible layout options with rooms that can accommodate up to 400 guests. Amenities include HD projectors, touch-pad sound system, place settings, tables & chairs, ample parking and a loading dock.
We are conveniently located in Buckhannon, just off Route 33 and minutes from Interstate 79.
14 East Main Street, Buckhannon WV
www.eventcenterwv.com
EventCenter@VisitBuckhannon.org
Travel Inspiration
A Dickens Christmas Fair
Following the theme of the classic tale ‘A Christmas Carol’, A Dicken’s Christmas Fair will bring simple joys to Buckhannon’s…
Welcome Wesleyan Bobcats!
Even if summertime is coming to an end, it doesn’t mean the fun ends. All of Buckhannon starts looking ahead…
Dog Friendly Places in Buckhannon
The Buckhannon Dog Park is at 20 Randolph Street located at the River Walk trail near the boat ramp. This…
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Buckhannon has alot of heart & soul - We're an amazing small town you'll want to be a part of.
Choose Buckhannon. To open your business, to work, to start a family, to slow down, to enjoy life.
Hand blown glass, wood-working, festivals & special events happen year-round in Buckhannon.