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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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
Dough Re Mi
Phone: 304.439.2230 Baked Treats and Local Mountain Roaster’s Coffee! Swing by for a Cup of Good Coffee, Fresh Bread, and…
Dough Re Mi
Phone: 304.439.2230
Baked Treats and Local Mountain Roaster’s Coffee! Swing by for a Cup of Good Coffee, Fresh Bread, and Local Eggs by the Dozen. Musicians’ Supplies too!
39 College Avenue, Buckhannon WV
www.facebook.com/Dough-Re-Mi
Shopping
Olde Rustic Antiques
Phone: 304.472.2017 Our passion and the love for antiques is why we do what we do. It started as collecting…
Olde Rustic Antiques
Phone: 304.472.2017
Our passion and the love for antiques is why we do what we do. It started as collecting for ourselves then soon we were taken over by the antique bug. We hope you visit Olde Rustic Antiques and join us in keeping the past alive!
6431 Clarksburg Road, Buckhannon WV
www.facebook.com/olderusticantiques
Events
Thursday, April 25, 2024
The Mountain Cap Family Support Center, incollaboration with Mountain Mama Market & Artistry are hosting a FREE painting event for families. Supplies will be provided...
Free Painting Event for Families
Thursday, April 25, 2024
6:00 PM - 8:00 PMMountain Cap of WV Family Support Center
30 E Main St
Buckhannon, WV 26201
The Mountain Cap Family Support Center, incollaboration with Mountain Mama Market & Artistry are hosting a FREE painting event for families. Supplies will be provided at the event. To pre-register, please call 304-878-1202.
4/25/24 from 6p-8p
30 E Main St, Buckhannon, WV
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
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