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Whipple Company Store & Museum
Route 612 (1/2 mile off Route 19), Scarbro, WV
www.whipplecompanystore.com
(304)465-0331
While making your vacation plans for 2012, consider touring one of the oldest,last of its kind, wooden Coal camp company stores left in our country today.
Discover the rich history as we celebrate the heritage of the West Virginia Coal Miner, his family, and the Coal Camp Life. You're invited through an interactive and guided tour to explore the many cultural and historical treasures that abound in this 1890, one of a kind,Coal Camp Company Store.
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Gauley River Pottery
526 W Mount Lookout Rd , Mount Lookout, WV 26678
http://www.wvpottery.com
(304) 872-2841
At Gauley River Pottery we mix our own glazes to get that special one of a kind look. You will not find our signature glaze (Gauley Green) anywhere else. This spectacular glaze is solely inspired by the Gauley River. Gauley Green flows on the pottery like the whitewater rivers so near its place of origin. With rivers and streams of blue and green flowing into pools of cream each piece is unusual and unique but similar enough to make a beautiful dining set with all the accessories. Over the last ten years we have developed four glazes that we feel capture the beauty of West Virginia.
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Tamarack: The Best of West Virginia
1 Tamarack Park
(304) 256-6843
The Best of West Virginia
Tamarack’s striking, peaked red roof and attractively landscaped grounds draw half a million visitors annually into a welcome respite of visual beauty, Appalachian sounds, and distinctive aromas.
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Babcock State Park
486 Babcock Rd
http://www.babcocksp.com
(304) 438-3004
Babcock State Park offers its guests 4,127 acres of serene, yet rugged beauty, a fast flowing trout stream in a boulder-strewn canyon and mountainous vistas to be viewed from several scenic overlooks. All of this variety is located adjacent to the New River Gorge National 'River and the heart of the whitewater rafting industry of West Virginia.
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Hawks Nest State Park
http://www.hawksnestsp.com
(304) 658-5196
Nestled in the heart of whitewater rafting country, Hawks Nest State Park encompasses 276 acres bordering a rugged section of the New River Gorge National River and known for the panoramic views. The New River was designated an American Heritage River on July 30, 1998. There are currently fourteen American Heritage Rivers in the country.
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Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park
1194 Carnifex Ferry Road, Summersville, WV 26651
http://www.carnifexferrybattlefieldstatepark.com
(304) 872-0825
Nestled on the rim of the Gauley River Canyon near Summersville, West Virginia, Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park is an important Civil War battle site. On September 10, 1861 Union troops led by Brigadier General William S. Rosecrans engaged the Confederates and forced them to evacuate an entrenched position on the Henry Patterson Farm which overlooked Carnifex Ferry. The Confederate commander, Brigadier General John B. Floyd retreated across the ferry to the south side of the Gauley River and on eastward to Meadow Bluff near Lewisburg. This Civil War battle represented the failure of a Confederate drive to regain control of the Kanawha Valley. As a result, the movement for West Virginia statehood proceeded without serious threat from the Confederates.
The Civil War Discovery Trail links more than 300 sites in 16 states to inspire and to teach the story of the Civil War and its haunting impact on America.
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New River Jetboats
1 Riverfront Pl
www.newriverjetboats.com
(304) 469-2525
Located at Hawk's Nest State Park in West Virginia, New River Jetboats provides an incredible adventure for the whole family! You'll travel from the rim of the New River Gorge by Tram, and jet upstream to take in a breathtaking view of the famous New River Gorge Bridge. With special prices for children and affordable adult rates, this trip is an incredible value and a must-see for anyone visiting the New River Gorge in West Virginia! We'll see you on the river!
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Summersville Lake
Summersville, WV
http://www.summersvillecvb.com
A long weekend getaway rejuvenates and inspires, especially when the rugged beauty of the Mountain Lakes Region surrounds you. Sparkling clear Summersville Lake, West Virginia’s largest, is within six to eight hours’ drive of 60 percent of the urban U.S. population, making it the ideal one-tank trip. You’ll find the lake easily via the major interstates; this is your exit from the hectic fray into a retreat of pure relaxation. Come on over- it’s almost heaven!
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Historic Fayette Theatre
115 South Court Street
http://www.historicfayettetheater.com
(304) 574-4655
Historic Fayette Theater is conveniently located in the beautiful historic district of Fayetteville, WV .
Please check our website for a calendar of our upcoming performances.
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Theatre West Virginia
Grandview State Park
www.theaterwestvirginia.com
(304) 256-6800
Theatre West Virginia was founded in 1955 as the West Virginia Historical Drama Association by concerned citizens from the Raleigh County region who desired to present West Virginia's unique culture to as wide an audience as possible. Join us amid southern West Virginia's national parklands each summer for spectacular entertainment under the stars. For 50 seasons, we've produced two of the world's most captivating outdoor drama performances on the stage at the Cliffside Amphitheatre at Grandview. "Hatfields and McCoys" opened in 1970, joining "Honey in the Rock" as Theatre West Virginia's second drama. "Hatfields and McCoys" received immediate acclaim for its strong musical score and dignified portrayal of mountain history by news media coast to coast. Please check our website for upcoming performances.