Things To Do
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
The New River Gorge National Park & Preserve is America’s 63rd national park. Spanning over 70,000 acres, this easily accessible West Virginia treasure is home to the New River—widely recognized as the second oldest river in the world. Known for its iconic steel arch bridge and dramatic canyon views, the park offers scenic trails, rich geological formations, historic coal towns, and abundant wildlife, including bald eagles and peregrine falcons.
Summersville Lake State Park
Introducing West Virginia’s newest state park, Summersville Lake State Park. Summersville Lake State Park is the state’s first new state park to be added in more than 30 years and sits on 177 acres on the northern shore of the state’s largest lake in Nicholas County.
Summersville Lake Marina/ Sarges Dive Shop
Summersville Lake Marina offers family-friendly pontoon boat rentals while Sarge's dive shop offers kayak & paddle board rentals and charters.
Adventures on the Gorge
Adventure knows no limits at Adventures on the Gorge. From whitewater rafting and serene paddling to jet boating and fishing, the river is just the beginning. Soar up to 65 mph on Gravity Ziplines, explore the TreeTops Canopy Tour, or challenge yourself on TimberTrek Adventure Park. Hike scenic trails, climb towering sandstone cliffs, mountain bike rugged terrain, ride horseback, or battle it out in paintball
ACE Adventure Resort | Whitewater Rafting West Virginia
Located on 1500 wooded acres adjacent to the New River Gorge National Park, ACE Adventure Resort offers white water rafting trips on the New and Gauley rivers, the only zip line tours with views of the Gorge, rock climbing, mountain biking, lake adventures, and a waterpark.
Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine
Explore a real vintage coal mine, tour a historic coal camp, and visit the interactive Youth Museum
Babcock State Park
In addition to its iconic sights, like the Glade Creek Grist Mill, Babcock State Park offers a wide variety of activities, including biking, boating, camping, fishing, geocaching, hiking and more.
Hawks Nest State Park
Nestled in the heart of whitewater rafting country, Hawks Nest State Park is a 270-acre recreational area with a nature museum, jetboat rides, hiking trails and one of the most challenging whitewater boating waterways in the nation.
Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park
Set atop the Gauley River Canyon, the 156-acre Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park preserves the site of the 1861 Battle of Carnifex Ferry, a key Union victory in the that led to the eventual Confederate withdrawal from western Virginia. One of the nation’s oldest state parks, it is part of the Civil War Discovery Trail and a popular location for reenactments.
Tamarack Marketplace
For over 25 years, Tamarack Marketplace has been a landmark stop along I-77 in Beckley, West Virginia. Home to the nation’s first statewide collection of handmade arts, Tamarack celebrates Appalachian creativity and pride with 59,000 square feet of artisan crafts, gourmet foods, and an Appalachian-inspired restaurant—offering a truly one-of-a-kind cultural experience.