fbpx

Search

Sign up for updates and promotions






    Discover More

    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.

    Download your FREE Travel Guide!

     

    Start Planning Your Stay

    Explore

    Boat Launches & Kayak Trips

    Try a leisurely paddle down the Buckhannon River, Middle Fork River & Tygart River to truly enjoy the scenic beauty…

    Boat Launches & Kayak Trips

    Try a leisurely paddle down the Buckhannon River, Middle Fork River & Tygart River to truly enjoy the scenic beauty of West Virginia. Easily accessible boat launches make it a breeze to get outside.  Choose the best location for you and enjoy – Take advantage of fishing as you travel the waters or just enjoy the peaceful beauty of nature.

    BOAT LAUNCHES:

    • Riverwalk Trail Park | Click HERE for a map of this area and boat launch.
    • North Buckhannon Riverfront Park | Click HERE for a map of this area and boat launch.
    • Pringle Tree Park | Click HERE for a map of this area and boat launch.
    • Hampton Bridge | Click HERE for a map of this area and boat launch.
    • Alexander Site | Newly renovated with landscaping & parking! Click HERE for a map of this area.

    RIVER TRIPS: For a more in depth trip along the Buckhannon River, try one of the paddles below.

    • 2.8 Mile Trip from the North Buckhannon Riverfront Park to Pringle Tree Park
      • Click HERE for a map of this trip.
    • 4.5 Mile Trip from the Hampton Boat Launch to the Riverwalk Trail Park.
      • Click HERE for a map of this trip.
    • 5.6 Mile Trip from Alexander WV to Beans Mill WV, along the Buckhannon River.
      • Click HERE for a map of this trip.

    Before going out on the River, please visit the link below for water levels and river information: http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/state-summary/state/WV/

    Stay Over

    Blackberry Cottage

    The Blackberry Cottage at Mountain Paradise is in the woods overlooking a pond in the mountains of West Virginia. All…

    Blackberry Cottage

    The Blackberry Cottage at Mountain Paradise is in the woods overlooking a pond in the mountains of West Virginia. All one level, four bedrooms / two baths with an open living area, gas log fireplace, covered deck and an outside fire pit. Just minutes from the Buckhannon River! The cottage is located 10 miles out the Alexander Road in French Creek.

    Property ID 2205160 on VRBO.

    Flavor

    Creamy Delicious Doughnuts & Diner

    Located inside Corridor H Tire 2656 Old Weston Rd. Buckhannon WV 26201 304-473-4100 Hours of Operation : Monday-Saturday 6a-6p  

    Creamy Delicious Doughnuts & Diner

    Located inside Corridor H Tire

    2656 Old Weston Rd.
    Buckhannon WV 26201

    304-473-4100

    Hours of Operation : Monday-Saturday 6a-6p

     

    Shopping

    Sheri’s Decor & More

    When looking for some household decor, antique furniture (and more), stop by Sheri’s Decor & More! Browse a large inventory…

    Sheri’s Decor & More

    When looking for some household decor, antique furniture (and more), stop by Sheri’s Decor & More! Browse a large inventory of refurbished and new items to create a customized look, all for reasonable prices.

    Orr Street, Buckhannon WV
    304-613-6090
    www.facebook.com/Sheris-Decor-More-

    Events

    Rex’s Exes

    Thursday, 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 -...

    Rex’s Exes

    Thursday, April 25, 2024

    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Colonial Arts Center
    48 East Main Street
    Buckhannon, WV 26201

    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 – teetering on the brink of disaster again. Featuring favorite characters from “The Red Velvet Cake War.”

    Meet Here

    WV Wesleyan College

    Phone: 304.473.8104 We are proud to offer complete conference hosting services including a wide range of meeting spaces, lodging accommodations,…

    WV Wesleyan College

    Phone: 304.473.8104
    We are proud to offer complete conference hosting services including a wide range of meeting spaces, lodging accommodations, dining facilities and catering. Our beautiful campus is centrally located in the state, conveniently located near major interstate highways, and surrounded by an array of West Virginia’s finest outdoor recreation activities, scenic small towns, and beautiful mountains. Let West Virginia Wesleyan be the site of your next conference and see why we are known for our beautiful campus and heartfelt hospitality.

    59 College Avenue, Buckhannon WV
    www.wvwc.edu

    Video Gallery

    See more videos

    Sign up for updates and promotions

    You have Successfully Subscribed!