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Things to do in Summersville
Babcock State Park
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. The Glade Creek Grist Mill acts as a living monument to the over 500 mills which thrived in West Virginia at the turn of the century. Today it provides freshly ground cornmeal and buckwheat flour, which park guests may purchase. Visitors to the mill may journey back to the time when grinding grain by a rushing stream was a way of life, and the groaning mill wheel was music to the miller's ear. Call 800-CALL WVA for more information.
Carnifex Ferry Battle Field State Park
Nestled on the rim of the Gauley River Canyon near Summersville, Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park is an important Civil War battle site. On site you will find the Patterson House Museum, three overlooks of the Gauley River, hiking Trails, softball, volleyball areas, and picnic facilities. Call 800-CALL WVA for more information.
Rt. 2, Summersville, WV
Hawks Nest State Park
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. Long known for its panoramic views, the New River forms peaceful Hawks Nest Lake. Above the lake, the narrow canyon and rushing water create one of the most challenging wild water boating waterways in the nation. Whether you're searching for an ideal summer vacation, access to exciting whitewater rafting or a quick getaway to view autumn's color, Hawks Nest State Park is a perfect year-round sanctuary. Call 800-CALL WVA for more information.
New River Gorge
On the third Saturday in October, the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce hosts "Bridge Day." On this one day a year, the New River Gorge Bridge is open to pedestrians, where a variety of activities draw up to a quarter of a million people. Great views, organized walks, parachuting and rappelling demonstrations, music, and a variety of vendors are all part of the Bridge Day events. The National Park Service operates Canyon Rim Visitor Center just north of the bridge on U.S. Route 19. Here visitors are introduced to the National River, and scenic overlooks provide views of the gorge and bridge.
New River Gorge Bridge
The New River Gorge Bridge is the longest arch bridge in the world
U. S. Route 19, Summersville, WV
Summersville Lake
This Lake offers recreational opportunities for everyone. In addition to fishing, boating, jet skiing, water skiing, scuba diving, and just relaxing at the beach, there are facilities for picnicking along with restrooms, showers, and open and wooded areas for hiking or exploring. The lake offers a full service marina, an airport, and 3 boat-launching sites (Long Point, Battle Run, and Salmon Run), with parking for cars and trailers. There’s also a breathtaking scenic overlook with picnic and parking facilities. Summersville Lake has 60-miles of shoreline, and from various locations you can feast your eyes on a scenic contrast of terrain ranging from rolling knolls to vertical rock cliffs.