Guidebook for Marlinton
Food Scene
Good food at a great price in a cozy setting. The only place in town to get hand-dipped ice cream! It's where the locals go, which says a ton.
Rayetta's Lunch Box
202 8th StGood food at a great price in a cozy setting. The only place in town to get hand-dipped ice cream! It's where the locals go, which says a ton.
A wide range of food, large portions and reasonably priced. The deck on the river is a plus during good weather.
14 locals recommend
Greenbrier Grille and Lodge
814 1st AveA wide range of food, large portions and reasonably priced. The deck on the river is a plus during good weather.
My husband calls it "girl food" but, oh, my...delish, fresh girl food it is. The atmosphere is as good as the cafe style food with an added plus of organic wine and beer selections. Breakfast, lunch or dinner you just can't go wrong.
17 locals recommend
Dirtbean
2nd AvenueMy husband calls it "girl food" but, oh, my...delish, fresh girl food it is. The atmosphere is as good as the cafe style food with an added plus of organic wine and beer selections. Breakfast, lunch or dinner you just can't go wrong.
Yum! Offering everything from the Greek and Italian advertised to a few down home American selections. All good and at a reasonable price!
17 locals recommend
Alfredo's Italian & Greek
221 8th StYum! Offering everything from the Greek and Italian advertised to a few down home American selections. All good and at a reasonable price!
Parks & Nature
Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park
683 Droop Park RoadBreathtaking views and great history.
Amazing little piece of West Virginia logging history. Whether you go to the Last Stop Cafe for lunch or dinner, the train rides up the mountain or to understand more about West Virginia history Cass is a must see and do.
66 locals recommend
Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
12363 Cass RdAmazing little piece of West Virginia logging history. Whether you go to the Last Stop Cafe for lunch or dinner, the train rides up the mountain or to understand more about West Virginia history Cass is a must see and do.
Just to drive through the park is beautiful. This can be done, almost, year round. To play or stay in the park is even better.
20 locals recommend
Watoga State Park
4800 Watoga Park RdJust to drive through the park is beautiful. This can be done, almost, year round. To play or stay in the park is even better.
Beartown State Park is a 110-acre natural area located on the eastern summit of Droop Mountain in northern Greenbrier County and a small portion of Pocahontas County. This park is known for its unusual rocky formations, massive boulders, overhanging cliffs and deep crevices. The park’s main attraction is a half-mile boardwalk showcasing these spectacular sights. The park is open April to October, and off-season access is available by appointment.
33 locals recommend
Beartown State Park
Beartown RoadBeartown State Park is a 110-acre natural area located on the eastern summit of Droop Mountain in northern Greenbrier County and a small portion of Pocahontas County. This park is known for its unusual rocky formations, massive boulders, overhanging cliffs and deep crevices. The park’s main attraction is a half-mile boardwalk showcasing these spectacular sights. The park is open April to October, and off-season access is available by appointment.
Arts & Culture
Worth the drive towards Hillsboro to check out this incurable ladies birthplace and history. The tour is so much more than just architectural as the docents do an incredible job sharing about Pearl, her family and her life.
7 locals recommend
Pearl S. Buck Birthplace Museum
219 Box 126Worth the drive towards Hillsboro to check out this incurable ladies birthplace and history. The tour is so much more than just architectural as the docents do an incredible job sharing about Pearl, her family and her life.
A lesson in the rich heritage of the Allegheny mountains through the medium of art. The newly remodeled Marlinton Train Station houses works from artisans representing all of Pocahontas County. A worthy stop and shop destination.
6 locals recommend
Pocahontas County Artisan Co-op
720 4th AveA lesson in the rich heritage of the Allegheny mountains through the medium of art. The newly remodeled Marlinton Train Station houses works from artisans representing all of Pocahontas County. A worthy stop and shop destination.
Shopping
West Virginia primitive with a bit of a modern attitude. Check it out!
7 locals recommend
4th Ave Mason Jar Trading Post
719 4th AveWest Virginia primitive with a bit of a modern attitude. Check it out!
Entertainment & Activities
The opera house, restored to its former glory and reopened for use in 1988 it has become "Pocahontas County’s preeminent performing arts center, part of the West Virginia Historic Theatre Trail, listed on the historic register, and brings more than two dozen performances to its stage each year, ranging from bluegrass to jazz, folk to world, to musical theater, and everything in between." Charlie Hughs
12 locals recommend
Pocahontas County Opera House
818 3rd AveThe opera house, restored to its former glory and reopened for use in 1988 it has become "Pocahontas County’s preeminent performing arts center, part of the West Virginia Historic Theatre Trail, listed on the historic register, and brings more than two dozen performances to its stage each year, ranging from bluegrass to jazz, folk to world, to musical theater, and everything in between." Charlie Hughs
Come see for yourself! The Green Bank Science Center is open year-round (please see hours below) and serves over 45,000 visitors a year. Our 25,000 square foot facility is the starting point for your guided tour of the site and contains the Catching the Wave Exhibit Hall, a 150-seat auditorium, classrooms, a gift shop, and even a full menu at our Starlight Café.
18 locals recommend
Green Bank Telescope
155 Observatory RdCome see for yourself! The Green Bank Science Center is open year-round (please see hours below) and serves over 45,000 visitors a year. Our 25,000 square foot facility is the starting point for your guided tour of the site and contains the Catching the Wave Exhibit Hall, a 150-seat auditorium, classrooms, a gift shop, and even a full menu at our Starlight Café.
Sightseeing
From tracing the Appalachian Mountains, to riding alongside river bends in the valleys below - Pocahontas County is a motorcycle haven with impeccable routes and scenic vistas.
Pocahontas County CVB
301 8th StFrom tracing the Appalachian Mountains, to riding alongside river bends in the valleys below - Pocahontas County is a motorcycle haven with impeccable routes and scenic vistas.