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    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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    Colonial Arts Center

    History & Renovation of the former Colonial Theatre The Colonial Theatre was constructed in 1924 and is listed as a…

    Colonial Arts Center

    History & Renovation of the former Colonial Theatre

    The Colonial Theatre was constructed in 1924 and is listed as a contributing structure in Buckhannon’s Downtown Historic District for its exterior façade. The architect is not known at this time. Under the ownership of Garland West, it was operated as the Colonial Theater from 1930-1966 and underwent two major building renovation phases. In 1966, the West’s leased the cinema to Park, Inc. of Clarksburg, WV. In the early 1970’s, Grey Barker assumed management of the cinema, and renamed it The Cinema V. Barker is a noted UFO author and enthusiast, who died in 1984. Peter Griesinger, a documentary filmmaker, also has ties to the building. In the early 1980’s the cinema was renovated into a bar. The building contains 4,400 square feet on first floor and basement, and a balcony containing 2100 square feet.

    In the last few years, the building was beginning to show signs of severe deterioration both inside and out, and the future of the former theatre looked grim. Buckhannon City Council foresaw that the building would either eventually need to be demolished–potentially at the City’s expense if the building was abandoned–or another transfer of ownership might ensue with minimal repairs undertaken and a change of use not fitting with the historic downtown theme and culture.

    Buckhannon City Council held a town hall meeting in March 2017 to seek input from the community about the building and its future (see the attached minutes below). Council received suggestions ranging from a venue for youth activities, performances, training, and business meetings, among others. The dominant feedback supported public purchase of the property and renovating the space for the benefit of the community.

    Following the positive response to the acquisition at the town hall, the City of Buckhannon submitted a grant proposal to acquire and renovate the Colonial Theatre for historic preservation to the West Virginia Division of Culture and History in the spring of 2017. Despite heavy competition with numerous projects contending for a piece of the pie, the Colonial Theatre proposal received $102,000 in award dollars for this grant cycle. Thus far, local arts organizations have donated $5,500 toward the renovation.

    The City of Buckhannon purchased the old theatre located at 48 E. Main Street in January 2017 at a cost of $60,000, significantly below the appraised value of $80,000. As of February 2018, city employees have worked approximately 1,600 hours in demolition and clean-up work, including floor replacement and roof repair, meeting the match requirements for the grant funding of $102,000. Grant funding has provided $52,000 for materials and roof repair.

    In October 2017, Buckhannon Community Theatre presented a special showing of “Rocky Horror Show” at the theatre and was a big success. In 2018, ART26201 presented a Variety Show in June and the City hosted Fall Fest performances in September with a “Battle of the Bands” and Appalachian folk dancing and old-time music.

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    Wildwood Cabin

    Wildwood Cabin at Paradise in the Woods along the Buckhannon River is all new! This cabin has a downstairs game…

    Wildwood Cabin

    Wildwood Cabin at Paradise in the Woods along the Buckhannon River is all new!

    This cabin has a downstairs game room with pool table, 3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms with an easy walking path to a secluded swimming area. There are fire pits at the cabin and by the river so you can build a fire and roast smores with your crew. Swim, fish, raft, hike, or just relax on the front deck and enjoy the wildlife!

    The space sleeps 10 guests and is pet friendly.

    Property ID 2137185 on VRBO.

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    Buffalo Wild Wings

    Phone: 304.472.9464 All you need to know about Buffalo Wild Wings is these three things: Wings. Beer. Sports.  Why do those three things matter…

    Buffalo Wild Wings

    Phone: 304.472.9464

    All you need to know about Buffalo Wild Wings is these three things: Wings. Beer. Sports.  Why do those three things matter to us so much? Because that’s what our fans want, and that’s what we’re all about—making our fans happy.

    Buffalo Wild Wings is the ultimate place to get together with your friends, watch sports, drink beer and eat wings.

    4 Northridge Drive, Buckhannon WV
    www.buffalowildwings.com

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    Buckhannon Antique Mall

    Phone: 304.472.9605 The Buckhannon Antique Mall carries thousands of antiques and older collectibles, and is located 2 1/2 miles north…

    Buckhannon Antique Mall

    Phone: 304.472.9605

    The Buckhannon Antique Mall carries thousands of antiques and older collectibles, and is located 2 1/2 miles north of Buckhannon on the Clarksburg Road (Rt. 20 North). The Antique Mall is open 7 days a week, and has been open continuously for more than twenty years. The large parking lot is accessible to tour buses & motor homes.

    buckhannonantiquemall.com
    2743 Clarksburg Road, Buckhannon WV

    Events

    Spring Downtown Market
    Spring Downtown Market

    Saturday, March 30, 2024

    Come ready to shop at one of the largest vendor shows of the year! Over 35 vendors will be set up inside and outside of...

    Spring Downtown Market

    Spring Downtown Market

    Saturday, March 30, 2024

    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Stockert Youth & Community Center
    79 E. Main St
    Buckhannon, WV 26201

    Come ready to shop at one of the largest vendor shows of the year! Over 35 vendors will be set up inside and outside of SYCC for the afternoon. There will be door prizes, games, and hot dogs for sale (Erica’s Hotdog Express). For any questions, you can reach out to Jackie Fisher.

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    Opera House

    Phone: 304.472.8369 The Opera House is a full-service catering facility & entertainment venue housed in 3 Historic structures, located in the…

    Opera House

    Phone: 304.472.8369

    The Opera House is a full-service catering facility & entertainment venue housed in 3 Historic structures, located in the Heart of Historic downtown Buckhannon. In the 1930’s these three separate buildings were connected and opened-up on the 1st floor to accommodate the G.C. Murphy Company 5 & 10 store, which operated here through the 1980’s, before giving in to the big box retailers. We have Transformed the space into a Beautiful Event Center with 100-year old hardwood floors, Coffered Ceilings, Exposed Brick, Colorful Lighting & Stylish Decor. We can seat up to 200-Guests for dinner, have an elevated Stage for entertainment and Stylish Bar to get the Party Going. There is a Green Room off the stage with a full bath, wet bar and make­up table to accommodate everyone’s expectations.

    12 East Main Street, Buckhannon WV
    www.cj-maggies.com

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