Adventurer's Handbook
Adventure
Adventures on the Gorge
219 Co Rte 60/5Rafting, Ziplines, gorge-side swimming pool!
Rafting, water park, live music
71 locals recommend
ACE Adventure Resort | Whitewater Rafting West Virginia
1 Concho roadRafting, water park, live music
RiverExpeditions
900 Broadway AveRafting, close to town.
Water Stone Outdoors
101 W Wiseman AveAll the gear you need.
west virginia experience
8077 Gatewood RdBest guided fishing trips in Appalachia!
Summersville Lake
Swim, SUP, boat, sun bathe, climb, float, kayak!
A walk 876 feet above the New River, below the New River Gorge bridge
25 locals recommend
Bridge Walk LLC
57 County Rte 85/9A walk 876 feet above the New River, below the New River Gorge bridge
Bike shop, trails, camping, food all in one place!
40 locals recommend
Arrowhead Bike Farm and Campground
8263 Gatewood RdBike shop, trails, camping, food all in one place!
New River ATV
1631 Mountain Top RdRent SUPs and guided tours for the New River and Summersville Lake!
7 locals recommend
Mountain Surf Paddle Sports
8955 W Wiseman AveRent SUPs and guided tours for the New River and Summersville Lake!
Wild blue adventure company
282 Hinkle RdGO FLY!
Lakeside Outfitters
2243 Summersville Lake RdIn case you need something for the lake, including boat rentals and clothes!
Food scene
Custom pizzas, ton of beer on tap, outdoor/indoor seating.
129 locals recommend
Pies & Pints - Fayetteville, WV
219 W Maple AveCustom pizzas, ton of beer on tap, outdoor/indoor seating.
Cathedral Cafe & Book Store
134 S Court StBreakfast, lunch, coffee, downtown Fayetteville
The Frozen Barn
1106 Main St EIce Cream!
Bridge Brew Works
335 Nick Rahall GreenwayFayetteville's own brewery and taproom!
The Stache
139 S Court StIce Cream!
Firecreek BBQ & Steaks, LLC
301 Keller AveThe Freefolk Brewery
1690 Court StSouthside Junction Tap House
101 S Court StBest breakfast and coffee around. Indoor/outdoor seating, downtown Fayetteville.
63 locals recommend
Wood Iron Eatery
129 S Court StBest breakfast and coffee around. Indoor/outdoor seating, downtown Fayetteville.
The Take Out
139 South Court StreetEasy take, vegan and meat eaters delights!
The Biergarten @ Arrowhead Bike Farm
8263 Gatewood RdBike shop, trails, camping, food and beer all in one place!
Kobe Asian Fusion
100 Towncenter RoadHankerin' for some Thai food? Look no further...
Pistos Coffee
Great coffee, great prices.
Excellent coffee, fun new location above the New River Yoga Studio in Downtown Fayetteville.
18 locals recommend
Range Finder Coffee
104 W Wiseman AveExcellent coffee, fun new location above the New River Yoga Studio in Downtown Fayetteville.
Great burgers, onion rings and ice cream treats to go with your day at the lake!
15 locals recommend
Fat Eddie's
2243 Summersville Lake RdGreat burgers, onion rings and ice cream treats to go with your day at the lake!
Sightseeing
From US 19, follow WV16 south through the town of Fayetteville. Turn left on Gatewood Road. Follow Gatewood Road for 1.9 miles, and turn left on Newton Road. The trailhead parking area is 50 yards on the left.
32 locals recommend
Long Point Trailhead
County Route 9-8From US 19, follow WV16 south through the town of Fayetteville. Turn left on Gatewood Road. Follow Gatewood Road for 1.9 miles, and turn left on Newton Road. The trailhead parking area is 50 yards on the left.
New River Gorge Bridge
U.S. Highway 19Fayette Station Public River Access - Lower New River Take-out
3553 Fayette Station RdTurn off US Route 19 onto WV Route 129 toward Summersville Dam. Take the second left after you cross over the dam and follow the signs to Gauley River.
10 locals recommend
Gauley River
Turn off US Route 19 onto WV Route 129 toward Summersville Dam. Take the second left after you cross over the dam and follow the signs to Gauley River.
Exit Route 19 at Glen Jean. Travel Route 25, a two-lane road that follows Dunlop Creek. Follow the road over the bridge that crosses the New River. Once on the other side, park at the Historic Thurmond Train Depot and walk down the main street of Thurmond. Picnic next to the town hall.
22 locals recommend
Thurmond
Exit Route 19 at Glen Jean. Travel Route 25, a two-lane road that follows Dunlop Creek. Follow the road over the bridge that crosses the New River. Once on the other side, park at the Historic Thurmond Train Depot and walk down the main street of Thurmond. Picnic next to the town hall.
Stargazing! #2 on the Bortle scale, this is part of West Virginia's first official Dark Sky Park!
20 locals recommend
Watoga State Park
4800 Watoga Park RdStargazing! #2 on the Bortle scale, this is part of West Virginia's first official Dark Sky Park!
Stargazing! #2 on the Bortle scale, this is part of West Virginia's first official Dark Sky Park!
21 locals recommend
Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park
683 Droop Park RoadStargazing! #2 on the Bortle scale, this is part of West Virginia's first official Dark Sky Park!
Take a flight over the gorge and see the park from a bird's eye view!
10 locals recommend
Wild blue adventure company
282 Hinkle RdTake a flight over the gorge and see the park from a bird's eye view!
Babcock State Park
486 Babcock RdBeautiful sights in the Appalachian mountains
Endless Wall Trail
Endless Wall TrailHiking at it's best!