Central West Virginia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Summersville featuring heritage elements
Central West Virginia
Central West Virginia
Central West Virginia which includes mountains, railway items and tranquil scenes
Central West Virginia which includes tranquil scenes and a small town or village

Where to stay in Central West Virginia

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South Mountain

While South Mountain isn't home to many top sights, Raven Golf Club and Snowshoe Mountain are some notable places to visit nearby.

South Mountain
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Mountain Base

Though Mountain Base may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Raven Golf Club and Soaring Eagle Express Ski Lift.

Mountain Base
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Slatyfork Farm

When in Slatyfork Farm, you can plan a visit to Soaring Eagle Express Ski Lift and Snowshoe Mountain, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Slatyfork Farm
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Hawthorne Valley

While there might not be top attractions in Hawthorne Valley, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Raven Golf Club and Snowshoe Mountain.

Hawthorne Valley
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Locust Glen

While Locust Glen may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Pocahontas County Historical Society Museum and Mount Airy Gallery of Fine Arts.

Locust Glen
The Blennerhassett Hotel
The Blennerhassett Hotel
3.5 out of 5
320 Market Street, Parkersburg, WV
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 3.176.283 ₫ per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
3.176.283 ₫
3.696.876 ₫ total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star historic hotel in Parkersburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
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Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

The Blennerhassett Hotel
La Quinta Inn & Suites Summersville / New River National Park
La Quinta Inn & Suites Summersville / New River National Park
3 out of 5
106 Merchants Walk Shopping, Summersville, WV
The price is 2.617.328 ₫ per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
2.617.328 ₫
2.957.581 ₫ total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Summersville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,201 reviews)
"Average hotel, clean and convenient to the highway. Standard hotel breakfast."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites Summersville / New River National Park
Quality Inn
Quality Inn
2.5 out of 5
1 Hospitality Dr, Ripley, WV
The price is 1.530.472 ₫ per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
1.530.472 ₫
1.729.434 ₫ total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ripley. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
6.2/10 (622 reviews)
"Nice hotel, friendly staff, nicely renovated rooms."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

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Brushcreek Falls RV Resort
Brushcreek Falls RV Resort
3 out of 5
5127 Eads Mill Rd, Princeton, WV
Stay at this 3-star golf cabin in Princeton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (91 reviews)
"Well maintained, staff were very couteous and mini golf was quite fun. We stayed in the farm house that can accomodate upto 12 guests (4 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms), the house was decorated with antique/rusty tools that gave it a unique character,kids loved it!! Overall it was a fun experience."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Brushcreek Falls RV Resort
Lakeview Golf Resort Townhouses
Lakeview Golf Resort Townhouses
4 out of 5
150 Lakeview Dr, Morgantown, WV
Stay at this 4-star holiday home in Morgantown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Lakeview Resort Golf Course and ...
6.8/10 (20 reviews)
Quality for the price
"Stay was great, property is a little dated but clean and comfortable. We did have some minor trouble with bed slats but all in all a very pleasant and fun trip."

Reviewed on 20 May 2025

Lakeview Golf Resort Townhouses
Bear Paw Cottage- 12 Mins To Seneca Rocks 3 Bedroom Cottage
Bear Paw Cottage- 12 Mins To Seneca Rocks 3 Bedroom Cottage
3 out of 5
12903 North Fork Highway, Cabins, WV
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly cottage in Cabins. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attraction Echo Park is located ...
A good stay
"Family had a good time in the mountains at Canaan and Whitegrass. The place was just what we needed. Thanks."

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2025

Bear Paw Cottage- 12 Mins To Seneca Rocks 3 Bedroom Cottage
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Popular places to visit

Summersville Lake

Summersville Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Summersville Lake during your travels in Summersville. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its cafes.

Summersville Lake
Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

Find out about the history of Weston when you take a trip to Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the churches while you're in the area.

Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum
Stonewall Resort State Park

Stonewall Resort State Park

Explore the great outdoors at Stonewall Resort State Park, a lovely green space in Courthouse-Collins Settlement.

Stonewall Resort State Park
West Virginia Wesleyan College

West Virginia Wesleyan College

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of West Virginia Wesleyan College during your trip to Buckhannon. Experience the area's festivals and entertainment choices.

West Virginia Wesleyan College

Snowshoe Mountain

Hit the slopes in Snowshoe with a visit to Snowshoe Mountain. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area or seek out the snowshoeing.

Snowshoe Mountain

Cass Scenic Railroad

Enjoy an outing to Cass Scenic Railroad during your stay in Cass. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the snowshoeing.

Cass Scenic Railroad

Cities near Central West Virginia

Elkins

Elkins

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Buckhannon

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Hot Springs

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