New River Gorge Guidebook
City/town information
Named one of the coolest small towns in the US, this little town has very good restaurants for its size and has a college town vibe. The New River Gorge Bridge is just past town and north on Route 19.
59 locals recommend
Fayetteville
Named one of the coolest small towns in the US, this little town has very good restaurants for its size and has a college town vibe. The New River Gorge Bridge is just past town and north on Route 19.
Oak Hill is an old school blue collar town, it's remarkably different from Fayetteville just 5 miles north. We like The Frozen Barn and Tudor's which are both walking distance. It has the dollar stores - two Dollar Generals, a Family Dollar, and a Dollar Tree. It also has inexpensive food like Little Caesar's and Dominoes.
12 locals recommend
Oak Hill
Oak Hill is an old school blue collar town, it's remarkably different from Fayetteville just 5 miles north. We like The Frozen Barn and Tudor's which are both walking distance. It has the dollar stores - two Dollar Generals, a Family Dollar, and a Dollar Tree. It also has inexpensive food like Little Caesar's and Dominoes.
Food scene
If you want to try biscuits and gravy, this small WV chain is the place to get it. Rachel's grandparents were from West Virginia and Kentucky, and Tudor's holds up to theirs. Blackberries on a biscuit is our daughter's favorite. Everything is good. It has an old school feel. There's a location in Fayetteville as well.
29 locals recommend
Tudor's Biscuit World
323 N Court StIf you want to try biscuits and gravy, this small WV chain is the place to get it. Rachel's grandparents were from West Virginia and Kentucky, and Tudor's holds up to theirs. Blackberries on a biscuit is our daughter's favorite. Everything is good. It has an old school feel. There's a location in Fayetteville as well.
We really like their ribs, but plenty of options here.
25 locals recommend
Firecreek BBQ & Steaks, LLC
301 Keller AveWe really like their ribs, but plenty of options here.
A church turned restaurant with a hippie flair, they have vegetarian and non vegetarian options. Typically closed for dinner.
88 locals recommend
Cathedral Cafe & Book Store
134 S Court StA church turned restaurant with a hippie flair, they have vegetarian and non vegetarian options. Typically closed for dinner.
This is one of the places that lead us to move here - a great place to get pizza in a small town. Don't get pepperoni here, get something gourmet! Fantastic salads and great beer selection too. There are long waits, so go early, and be warned it's not cheap.
129 locals recommend
Pies & Pints - Fayetteville, WV
219 W Maple AveThis is one of the places that lead us to move here - a great place to get pizza in a small town. Don't get pepperoni here, get something gourmet! Fantastic salads and great beer selection too. There are long waits, so go early, and be warned it's not cheap.
Funky place in Beckley where mostly one guy makes very good tacos. Great for before or after the Exhibition Coal Mine.
6 locals recommend
Poncho and Lefty's
1318 Harper RdFunky place in Beckley where mostly one guy makes very good tacos. Great for before or after the Exhibition Coal Mine.
Fabulous and funky outdoor dining venue with very good burritos. If you're here in shoulder season be sure they're open.
37 locals recommend
The Burrito Bar At Breeze Hill
179 Oscar White RdFabulous and funky outdoor dining venue with very good burritos. If you're here in shoulder season be sure they're open.
Rent a mountain bike to do the Long Point trail or fantastic Kaymoor mountain bike trails, and have a bistro bite afterwards.
40 locals recommend
Arrowhead Bike Farm and Campground
8263 Gatewood RdRent a mountain bike to do the Long Point trail or fantastic Kaymoor mountain bike trails, and have a bistro bite afterwards.
Sightseeing
This is well worth a stop, there's a kids museum and a pioneer village right next to it. Take an authentic coal train through an old mine and get a feeling for what it was really like in a coal mine.
36 locals recommend
Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine
513 Ewart AveThis is well worth a stop, there's a kids museum and a pioneer village right next to it. Take an authentic coal train through an old mine and get a feeling for what it was really like in a coal mine.
Less than 2 mile trail for one of the best payoffs around - a fantastic view of the New River Gorge Bridge from Long Point. It's not a particularly hard trail, so kids 5 and up should be alright if they have a little stamina.
32 locals recommend
Long Point Trailhead
County Route 9-8Less than 2 mile trail for one of the best payoffs around - a fantastic view of the New River Gorge Bridge from Long Point. It's not a particularly hard trail, so kids 5 and up should be alright if they have a little stamina.
Nice loop to see some rock walls of the gorge. We've been to a lot of national parks and this one lives up to the name. Check out the Burrito Bar afterwards.
33 locals recommend
Endless Wall Trail
Endless Wall TrailNice loop to see some rock walls of the gorge. We've been to a lot of national parks and this one lives up to the name. Check out the Burrito Bar afterwards.
If it's rainy or you want something a bit more chill physically but still mentally interesting, go do one of these great escape rooms and tell them Nate and Rachel sent you (we have mini escape rooms in most of our AirBnbs).
15 locals recommend
Epic Escape Game New River Gorge
151 N Court StIf it's rainy or you want something a bit more chill physically but still mentally interesting, go do one of these great escape rooms and tell them Nate and Rachel sent you (we have mini escape rooms in most of our AirBnbs).
If it's rainy and you like video games, go see RetroReset and buy a day pass to play their video games. They have a wide selection of games and toys to purchase as well.
RetroReset Video Games & Collectibles
1440 Main Street EastIf it's rainy and you like video games, go see RetroReset and buy a day pass to play their video games. They have a wide selection of games and toys to purchase as well.
City advice
Book before you go
Whitewater rafting
It gets busy in summer, so try to book before you come. The Upper New River is the only one that's good for kids, the Lower New and the Gauley (in October) are very intense and very cool rafting adventures.
The big companies are Ace and Adventures on the Gorge, but be sure to check out New and Gauley River Adventures too for an old school experience.