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.
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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
Highland Nursery
Phone: 304.460.2558 Highland Nursery is your destination for Trees, shrubs, bedding plants, vegetable plants, hanging baskets and more! 2915 Old…
Highland Nursery
Phone: 304.460.2558
Highland Nursery is your destination for Trees, shrubs, bedding plants, vegetable plants, hanging baskets and more!
2915 Old Elkins Road, Buckhannon WV
www.facebook.com/HighlandNurseryWV
Events
Saturday, April 20, 2024
SYCC will be hosting a Flea Market Saturday, April 20th 8am-5pm. Anyone interested in setting up can reach us at 304-473-0145. Reserve a 10x10 space...
SYCC Flea Market
Saturday, April 20, 2024
8:00 AM - 5:00 PMStockert Youth & Community Center
79 E. Main St
Buckhannon, WV 26201
SYCC will be hosting a Flea Market Saturday, April 20th 8am-5pm. Anyone interested in setting up can reach us at 304-473-0145. Reserve a 10×10 space inside our gym for $25, or outside for $20. Payment must be no later than Monday, April 15.
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
59 College Avenue, Buckhannon WV
www.wvwc.edu
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