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Pond & Lake Fishing

A day fishing on the ponds & lakes of Upshur County will put you in a relaxed state of mind. Take your boat on the waters for a day of fishing, or walk along the banks of a pond – either way, enjoy the fresh air and cast your line.

French Creek Pond: Make this a perfect family outing. Located directly beside the Wildlife Center, the pond and property spans across 2 acres with picnic facilities are available. Bluegill, green sunfish, largemouth bass, and channel catfish provide fair fishing through the summer months. French Creek Pond is stocked with trout once February and bi-weekly March through May.
Directions: 11 miles south of Buckhannon on Route 20 South. This pond is part of the 329-acres of the West Virginia State Wildlife Center.

Stonecoal Lake (Wildlife Management Area): Stonecoal Lake property encompasses 2,985 total acres of forests and hunting opportunities. The lake is 550 acres full of largemouth & smallmouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, crappie, muskellunge, trout and walleye. Two boat ramps are accessible for use. www.wvdnr.gov/Stonecoal

SureStay Plus by Best Western

Phone: 304.460.2525

Nestled in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, the SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Buckhannon is awaiting your arrival. Our hotel is easily accessed off Interstate 79, just minutes from downtown Buckhannon – home of the annual West Virginia Strawberry Festival. Our close proximity to West Virginia Wesleyan College makes our hotel the number one choice for parents, students and visitors! Even if you are just passing through to your next destination, you need to take a tour at the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum – a National Landmark or browse the amazing creations at Ron Hinkle Glass. Don’t forget to pack your hiking shoes! The SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Buckhannon is surrounded by breath taking parks, like Audra State Park.

Features include a free continental breakfast, a fitness center, wireless internet and more.

2 Northridge Drive, Buckhannon WV
www.SureStay.com/buckhannon

Hutte Restaurant

Phone: 304.924.6435

The Hutte Swiss Restaurant is located in Helvetia, WV, which was settled by a group of Swiss and German immigrants who came via Brooklyn, NY, in 1869. Enjoy classic Swiss & German food, sourced from local farmers and markets.

1 West Main Street, Helvetia WV
www.facebook.com/Hutte-Swiss-Restaurant

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

Free Painting Event for Families

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 at the event. To pre-register, please call 304-878-1202.

4/25/24 from 6p-8p

30 E Main St, Buckhannon, WV

Bicentennial Inn

Phone: 304.472.5000

We offer a full service conference facility with three private meeting rooms. We can host an intimate small group or a large seminar up to 150. Other amenities include Catering Services, Free Wi-Fi, Business Services and Equipment Rental.

88 East Main Street, Buckhannon WV
www.bicentennialinn.com