Johanna & Paul’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Buckhannon River
Meanders from the town of Buckhannon right in front of the cottage.
A meer 3 miles from the cottage
https://wvstateparks.com/park/audra-state-park/
https://youtu.be/LnUlmrSwBng
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Audra State Park
AudraA meer 3 miles from the cottage
https://wvstateparks.com/park/audra-state-park/
https://youtu.be/LnUlmrSwBng
Just a 1/2 hour away from the cottage and great fun for families to see indigenous animals of WV. A paved walkway makes it a cinch with strollers.
https://www.wvdnr.gov/wildlife/wildlifecenter.shtm
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West Virginia State Wildlife Center
163 Wildlife RdJust a 1/2 hour away from the cottage and great fun for families to see indigenous animals of WV. A paved walkway makes it a cinch with strollers.
https://www.wvdnr.gov/wildlife/wildlifecenter.shtm
Just 30 minutes and can be in conjunction with the WV wildlife Center trip. This is a fascinating outing, watch him create some of the most beautiful glass creations I've ever seen. Take home a keepsake.
Ron Hinkle Glass
211 Libbylu LnJust 30 minutes and can be in conjunction with the WV wildlife Center trip. This is a fascinating outing, watch him create some of the most beautiful glass creations I've ever seen. Take home a keepsake.
Just 30 miles north of the Cottage is Tygart Adventure Lake is a great place for the kids. Lots of blowup obstacles. See more at: https://wvstateparks.com/tygart-adventure-lake/
https://www.mybuckhannon.com/new-adventure-lake-now-open-at-tygart-lake-state-park/
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Tygart Lake State Park
1240 Paul E Malone RdJust 30 miles north of the Cottage is Tygart Adventure Lake is a great place for the kids. Lots of blowup obstacles. See more at: https://wvstateparks.com/tygart-adventure-lake/
https://www.mybuckhannon.com/new-adventure-lake-now-open-at-tygart-lake-state-park/
Just 30 mins away in Downtown Elkins are "turn of the century" trains, scenic rides. FUN, FUN, FUN. Because of covid they are hoping to begin running again after July 4th.
https://mtn-rail.com/
They have 4 fun rides you might be interested in:
The Tygart Flyer
Cheat Mountain Salamander
Mountain Explorer dinner Train
Murder Mystery Wine Train
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MountainRail
315 Railroad AveJust 30 mins away in Downtown Elkins are "turn of the century" trains, scenic rides. FUN, FUN, FUN. Because of covid they are hoping to begin running again after July 4th.
https://mtn-rail.com/
They have 4 fun rides you might be interested in:
The Tygart Flyer
Cheat Mountain Salamander
Mountain Explorer dinner Train
Murder Mystery Wine Train
A great day trip for hiking, sightseeing and horseback riding horse rentals in the summer.
https://wvstateparks.com/park/blackwater-falls-state-park/
http://www.mountaintrailrides.com/meet-our-horses/
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Blackwater Falls State Park
1584 Blackwater Lodge RdA great day trip for hiking, sightseeing and horseback riding horse rentals in the summer.
https://wvstateparks.com/park/blackwater-falls-state-park/
http://www.mountaintrailrides.com/meet-our-horses/
A day trip, great hiking and rock climbing.
https://www.stateparks.com/spruce_knob-seneca_rocks_national_recreation_area_in_west_virginia.html
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Seneca Rocks
A day trip, great hiking and rock climbing.
https://www.stateparks.com/spruce_knob-seneca_rocks_national_recreation_area_in_west_virginia.html
https://wvstateparks.com/park/cass-scenic-railroad-state-park/
Scenic Train ride. It's an all day outing.
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Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
12363 Cass Rdhttps://wvstateparks.com/park/cass-scenic-railroad-state-park/
Scenic Train ride. It's an all day outing.
Historic. Has tours. Women were institutionalized just for having menopause and only their husbands could get them out.
A short 1/2 hour drive towards Weston, can easily be done in conjunction with Lambert's wine tasting.
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Trans-Allegheny Irrenanstalt
50 S River AveHistoric. Has tours. Women were institutionalized just for having menopause and only their husbands could get them out.
A short 1/2 hour drive towards Weston, can easily be done in conjunction with Lambert's wine tasting.
Just 40 minutes away, golf, great hiking trails and a lake with boat rentals.
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Stonewall Resort State Park
940 Resort DrJust 40 minutes away, golf, great hiking trails and a lake with boat rentals.
Food scene
https://www.threequartercafe.com/
Intimate restaurant with great wine selection. Only open on weekends.
3/4 Cafe
Traders Alleyhttps://www.threequartercafe.com/
Intimate restaurant with great wine selection. Only open on weekends.
https://stonetowerbrews.com/
Great selection of local and craft beer plus great food to boot.
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Stone Tower Brews
5 E Main Sthttps://stonetowerbrews.com/
Great selection of local and craft beer plus great food to boot.
Hillbilly Grill
1235 Stonecoal Lake RoadWell worth the drive for man size meals.
Donut Shop
51 N Locust StMust try the pepperoni buns, a West Virginia favorite.
C.J. Maggie's
16 E Main StGreat food, unique atmosphere on Main St in Buckhannon
Eat in or take out. Great sandwiches, prepared meals for take-out and local produce. Everything is prepared in house.
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Fish Hawk Acres
5 W Main StEat in or take out. Great sandwiches, prepared meals for take-out and local produce. Everything is prepared in house.
Good Mexican Food, has outside dining
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Las Trancas Mexican Restaurant - Buckhannon
8 N Florida StGood Mexican Food, has outside dining
Don Paco
31 S Florida StLocally owned. Great Mexican food
Mama Roma
41 West Main StreetNice Italian
Alfredo's of buckhannon
840 West Virginia 20Straight down Hwy 20. Serves Italian and Greek. Love the lamb gyros.
Butcher shop. Get you steaks cut to order for grilling at the cottage. They offer everything for your cookout.
A. F. Wendling's Foodservice
100 Wendling Plaza DriveButcher shop. Get you steaks cut to order for grilling at the cottage. They offer everything for your cookout.
Sam's Pizza
9 Southfork Plaza DrLocally owned pizza shop. Eat in or take out.
At over 67 years in business makes this Dairy Queens one of the oldest in the US. They only serve ice cream, no grill. There is usually a line in the summer.
Dairy Queen Store
58 E Main StAt over 67 years in business makes this Dairy Queens one of the oldest in the US. They only serve ice cream, no grill. There is usually a line in the summer.
Sweet-a-licious
21 E Main StIce cream shop with inside seating.
Vintage Restaurant & Wine Bar
25 Randolph AveGreat ambiance for that special occasion .
Smoke on the Water
1455 Allegheny HwyVery large outdoor patio. Great food.
Well worth the drive or in conjunction with a trip to or from Seneca Rocks try "The Lodge in Alpena Restaurant"
11979 Allegheny highway Bowden, WV 26254
Open: Thurs - Sat 4p to 9p call Tel: (304) 636-1470
https://www.lodgeinalpena.com/
Bowden
Well worth the drive or in conjunction with a trip to or from Seneca Rocks try "The Lodge in Alpena Restaurant"
11979 Allegheny highway Bowden, WV 26254
Open: Thurs - Sat 4p to 9p call Tel: (304) 636-1470
https://www.lodgeinalpena.com/
For a dinner and theatre that rivals some of what you might see in Myrtle Beach or Nashville.
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Gandy Dancer Theatre and Conference Center
359 Beverly PikeFor a dinner and theatre that rivals some of what you might see in Myrtle Beach or Nashville.
Closest town: Buckhannon
This historic town is less than a half hour from the cottage, has many restaurants plus local shops and antiques on Main St. Be sure to view the links below for more info about local restaurants and shops.
https://www.buchamber.com/
https://visitbuckhannon.org/
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Buckhannon
This historic town is less than a half hour from the cottage, has many restaurants plus local shops and antiques on Main St. Be sure to view the links below for more info about local restaurants and shops.
https://www.buchamber.com/
https://visitbuckhannon.org/
Not too far away down Hwy 33 east is the quaint town of Elkins. There are several nice restaurants and a couple of festivals. https://elkinsdepot.com/
Also the steam train rides. 304.636.9477 for schedules or try https://mtn-rail.com/
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Elkins
Not too far away down Hwy 33 east is the quaint town of Elkins. There are several nice restaurants and a couple of festivals. https://elkinsdepot.com/
Also the steam train rides. 304.636.9477 for schedules or try https://mtn-rail.com/
Golf
Just 7 miles from the Cottage is a great little 9 hole.
https://www.facebook.com/people/Barbour-Country-Club/100057699661219/
Barbour Country Club Golf Course
117 Country Club DriveJust 7 miles from the Cottage is a great little 9 hole.
https://www.facebook.com/people/Barbour-Country-Club/100057699661219/
just 12 miles in Buckhannon. Well maintained 9 hole, plus "The Links" restaurant.
https://www.buckhannoncountryclub.com/
Buckhannon Country Club
551 Tallmansville Rdjust 12 miles in Buckhannon. Well maintained 9 hole, plus "The Links" restaurant.
https://www.buckhannoncountryclub.com/
Just 20 miles north of cottage- fantastic 18 hole designed by Bobby Jones
https://www.facebook.com/bel.meadows/
Bel Meadow Golf Club
County Route 20/19Just 20 miles north of cottage- fantastic 18 hole designed by Bobby Jones
https://www.facebook.com/bel.meadows/
Festivals
Festival Fridays: Music, food and local wares every friday 5p to 8p, normally April thru Sept. 2021 schedule is June 24 thru Aug 27.
Jawbone Park
Madison StreetFestival Fridays: Music, food and local wares every friday 5p to 8p, normally April thru Sept. 2021 schedule is June 24 thru Aug 27.
During the Month of May Buckhannon explodes with festival activities, parades, carnival, fair food and lots of local art exhibits. A week of fun for your whole family.
https://www.wvstrawberryfestival.com/
West Virginia Strawberry Festival Association
21 S Kanawha StDuring the Month of May Buckhannon explodes with festival activities, parades, carnival, fair food and lots of local art exhibits. A week of fun for your whole family.
https://www.wvstrawberryfestival.com/
Just 10 miles away there is a Civil War reenactment usually 1st weekend in June in Philippi. Food, Civil war tents and shops.
http://www.blueandgrayreunion.org/
Blue & Gray Reunion
Just 10 miles away there is a Civil War reenactment usually 1st weekend in June in Philippi. Food, Civil war tents and shops.
http://www.blueandgrayreunion.org/
Webster County Woodchoppers
Usually Memorial Day weekend, see the lumberjacks chopping contest.
Usually Memorial Day weekend join them for good food and fun.
https://www.facebook.com/wvthreeriversfestival/
WV Three Rivers Festival
1694 Fairmont AvenueUsually Memorial Day weekend join them for good food and fun.
https://www.facebook.com/wvthreeriversfestival/
An hour south of the Cottage is the WV State Folk Festival in Glenville, WV usually mid June a Fun family day.
https://www.wvstatefolkfestival.com/
Glenville
An hour south of the Cottage is the WV State Folk Festival in Glenville, WV usually mid June a Fun family day.
https://www.wvstatefolkfestival.com/
A very small Swiss town with a big festival near the last week of June.
https://www.facebook.com/followyourblissfest/?ref=page_internal
Helvetia
A very small Swiss town with a big festival near the last week of June.
https://www.facebook.com/followyourblissfest/?ref=page_internal
Nutter Fort
Usually the last weekend in July. Great pies, jams and jellies.
"Picken in Parsons" a weeklong Bluegrass Festival usually the 1st weekend in August. Lots of Fun, but you usually have to get tickets ahead of time.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-pickin-in-parsons-bluegrass-festival-tickets-65580385699
Parsons
"Picken in Parsons" a weeklong Bluegrass Festival usually the 1st weekend in August. Lots of Fun, but you usually have to get tickets ahead of time.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-pickin-in-parsons-bluegrass-festival-tickets-65580385699
The italians go wild in this street fest. The streets are closed down, authentic italian food and dance. this is really a lot of fun usually labor day weekend.
The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival
340 W Main StThe italians go wild in this street fest. The streets are closed down, authentic italian food and dance. this is really a lot of fun usually labor day weekend.
Every fall throughout downtown Elkins there is a week long festival, music, carnival, fair food, local crafts and Ramp cookoff.
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Mountain State Forest Festival
10 Lough StEvery fall throughout downtown Elkins there is a week long festival, music, carnival, fair food, local crafts and Ramp cookoff.
Well worth the two hour drive is Bridge Day in early Oct. The craziest thing you will ever see, people bungee off of the very tall Gauley Bridge.
https://officialbridgeday.com/bridge-day-info
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Gauley Bridge
Well worth the two hour drive is Bridge Day in early Oct. The craziest thing you will ever see, people bungee off of the very tall Gauley Bridge.
https://officialbridgeday.com/bridge-day-info
Distilleries, Craft Beer and Wineries
Main St in Buckhannon: Great selection of craft beer, specialty coffees as well as a nice selection of grill favorites . Try the street tacos.
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Stone Tower Brews
5 E Main StMain St in Buckhannon: Great selection of craft beer, specialty coffees as well as a nice selection of grill favorites . Try the street tacos.
Unique cut stone building. Wine tasting . What a gem, we love this place. The owner Jim is a fantastic host, will let you taste every wine available if you want.
Lambert's Vintage Wine
190 Vineyard DrUnique cut stone building. Wine tasting . What a gem, we love this place. The owner Jim is a fantastic host, will let you taste every wine available if you want.
Just 30 miles away and kinda hard to find, but worth it. Call ahead for directions 681.533.1001 or
https://www.manncave.com/visit-us/
MannCave Distilling
851 Left Millstone RoadJust 30 miles away and kinda hard to find, but worth it. Call ahead for directions 681.533.1001 or
https://www.manncave.com/visit-us/
Still Hollow Spirits
128 Stink Run RdIn Harmon, on the way to Elkins
A nice stop in conjunction with a trip to Black Water Falls. Locally made syrups, brandy and moonshine
New Heritage Distilling
737 William AveA nice stop in conjunction with a trip to Black Water Falls. Locally made syrups, brandy and moonshine
Stumptown Ales
390 William AveAnother great stop on the way back from Black Water Falls