Joshua's Guidebook
Sightseeing
A list of some of my favorite sightseeing locations in the area. Bring your hiking boots! :)
The New River Gorge Bridge is one of the highest vehicular bridges in the world, and is currently the third highest in the United States.
The national park and surrounding trails are very nice for sight seeing and hiking.
61 locals recommend
New River Gorge National River
162 Visitor Center RoadThe New River Gorge Bridge is one of the highest vehicular bridges in the world, and is currently the third highest in the United States.
The national park and surrounding trails are very nice for sight seeing and hiking.
Hawks Nest State Park is a 270-acre recreational area with a nature museum, aerial tramway, jetboat rides, hiking trails and one of the most challenging whitewater boating waterways in the nation. Located just 10 miles north of the New River Gorge Bridge, Hawks Nest is known for its scenic overlook, which provides a bird’s eye view of the rugged New River Gorge National River below.
55 locals recommend
Hawks Nest State Park
49 Hawks Nest RdHawks Nest State Park is a 270-acre recreational area with a nature museum, aerial tramway, jetboat rides, hiking trails and one of the most challenging whitewater boating waterways in the nation. Located just 10 miles north of the New River Gorge Bridge, Hawks Nest is known for its scenic overlook, which provides a bird’s eye view of the rugged New River Gorge National River below.
Babcock State Park is great for recreational activities like hiking, fishing and boating.
The park is most known for the Glade Creek Grist Mill. The Glade Creek Grist Mill at Babcock State Park is a popular destination for nature and landscape photographers and artists capturing the beauty of this iconic setting.
57 locals recommend
Babcock State Park
486 Babcock RdBabcock State Park is great for recreational activities like hiking, fishing and boating.
The park is most known for the Glade Creek Grist Mill. The Glade Creek Grist Mill at Babcock State Park is a popular destination for nature and landscape photographers and artists capturing the beauty of this iconic setting.
Summersville Lake is one of the most popular destinations in West Virginia for boaters, swimmers and waterskiers.
Scuba divers know it as “The Little Bahamas of the East” for being the clearest freshwater lake east of the Mississippi River.
69 locals recommend
Summersville Lake
Summersville Lake is one of the most popular destinations in West Virginia for boaters, swimmers and waterskiers.
Scuba divers know it as “The Little Bahamas of the East” for being the clearest freshwater lake east of the Mississippi River.
Long Point Trail
Long Point TrailAn awesome trail with breath taking views! Highly Recommend!
Beautiful waterfall along the Midland Trail that is a perfect location to take a break and enjoy nature. Easy access right off the main road (WV Rt 16).
18 locals recommend
Cathedral Falls
Beautiful waterfall along the Midland Trail that is a perfect location to take a break and enjoy nature. Easy access right off the main road (WV Rt 16).
The Endless Wall Trail is a lesser-known trail in the New River Gorge, making it a perfect place for hikers to get away from the crowds and experience the New River Gorge's natural beauty in a more remote setting. Often used as a climbing access trail for its proximity to famous sandstone cliffs in the area, visitors will enjoy the Endless Wall Trail for its views of both the New River Gorge below, as well as climbers on the walls around them.
This hike was recently awarded the USA Today Reader's Choice Award for Best National Park Hike, so get out and experience it for yourself!
33 locals recommend
Endless Wall Trail
Endless Wall TrailThe Endless Wall Trail is a lesser-known trail in the New River Gorge, making it a perfect place for hikers to get away from the crowds and experience the New River Gorge's natural beauty in a more remote setting. Often used as a climbing access trail for its proximity to famous sandstone cliffs in the area, visitors will enjoy the Endless Wall Trail for its views of both the New River Gorge below, as well as climbers on the walls around them.
This hike was recently awarded the USA Today Reader's Choice Award for Best National Park Hike, so get out and experience it for yourself!
Food Scene
A list of my favorite restaurants in the area.
Tudor's Biscuit World
323 N Court StThe best breakfast in town!
Pizzeria chain offering an array of craft beers, plus specialty pizzas, salads & sandwiches.
129 locals recommend
Pies & Pints - Fayetteville, WV
219 W Maple AvePizzeria chain offering an array of craft beers, plus specialty pizzas, salads & sandwiches.
A unique traditional cafe located inside of a renovated cathedral with beautiful stain glass windows!
88 locals recommend
Cathedral Cafe & Book Store
134 S Court StA unique traditional cafe located inside of a renovated cathedral with beautiful stain glass windows!
Charlie's Pub
190 S Court StWood Iron Eatery
129 S Court StNew River Curry House
105 W Maple Ave
The Stache
139 S Court St
Southside Junction Tap House
101 S Court St