Small Town Getaway, Big Time Charm
When you visit downtown Buckhannon, you’ll find locally owned restaurants, specialty shops & boutiques, West Virginia hospitality, and more. You’ll love strolling up & down the historic streets of Buckhannon.
A quick drive south, you’ll shift to the great outdoors with the WV Wildlife Center, pristine rivers and peaceful scenic views to create a laid-back trip to West Virginia.
Within 30 minutes, you’ll find a resort & spa, excursion train rides, and endless opportunities to create an adventure & lasting memories.
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Swift & White Water
You wouldn’t expect it, but in the right season, Upshur County’s rivers climb to Class III & Class IV rapids.…
Swift & White Water
You wouldn’t expect it, but in the right season, Upshur County’s rivers climb to Class III & Class IV rapids. Enthusiasts take advantage of high water seasons and navigate the spectacular runs of the Buckhannon and Middle Fork rivers. Click HERE for a clip of the Buckhannon River at its best.
Buckhannon River has five locations for white water enthusiasts.
- Tenmile to Sago (5 Miles; Class III-IV)
- Alexander to Tenmile (9.3 Miles; Class I-III)
- Pickens to Alexander (13.7 Miles; Class I-III+)
- Star to Alexander (8.9 Miles; Class II-III)
- Helvetia to Newlonton (7 Miles; Class II-III)
Middle Fork River has two locations
- Audra State Park to Tygart River Confluence (7 Miles; Class III-IV)
- Confluence of Laurel Fork to Audra State Park (5 Miles; Class I-III)
Before going out on the River, please visit the link below for water levels and river information: http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/state-summary/state/WV/
Stay Over
Baxa Motel
Phone: 304.472.2500 Welcome to quality lodging at the best location in Buckhannon! A special kind of hospitality combined with a…
Baxa Motel
Phone: 304.472.2500
Welcome to quality lodging at the best location in Buckhannon! A special kind of hospitality combined with a lifetime of experience and pride in a ’boutique’ setting. Features include a newly renovated inn, free coffee in the lobby, non-smoking room, and a convenient location to Main Street shopping & WV Wesleyan College.
21 North Kanawha Street, Buckhannon WV
Flavor
Hillbilly Grill
Phone: 304.471.2223 Come & enjoy our restaurant, bar and outside deck (heated in the winter) with glass windows for scenic…
Hillbilly Grill
Phone: 304.471.2223
Come & enjoy our restaurant, bar and outside deck (heated in the winter) with glass windows for scenic views. Hillbilly Grill was featured in a recent article that covered AMAZING burgers found around the state of West Virginia. Click HERE for the article!
1235 Stonecoal Lake Road, Buckhannon WV
hillbillygrill.business.site
Shopping
Argo Books
Join us at the ARGO and begin your creative adventures! An independent bookstore with clubs/classes! Phone: 304-901-0561 Email: argo@theargobooks.com Located…
Argo Books
Join us at the ARGO and begin your creative adventures! An independent bookstore with clubs/classes!
Phone: 304-901-0561
Email: argo@theargobooks.com
Located at 7 E Main St, Buckhannon, WV 26201
Events
Saturday, April 20, 2024
SYCC will be hosting a Flea Market Saturday, April 20th 8am-5pm. Anyone interested in setting up can reach us at 304-473-0145. Reserve a 10x10 space...
SYCC Flea Market
Saturday, April 20, 2024
8:00 AM - 5:00 PMStockert Youth & Community Center
79 E. Main St
Buckhannon, WV 26201
SYCC will be hosting a Flea Market Saturday, April 20th 8am-5pm. Anyone interested in setting up can reach us at 304-473-0145. Reserve a 10×10 space inside our gym for $25, or outside for $20. Payment must be no later than Monday, April 15.
Meet Here
Bicentennial Inn
Phone: 304.472.5000 We offer a full service conference facility with three private meeting rooms. We can host an intimate small…
Bicentennial Inn
Phone: 304.472.5000
We offer a full service conference facility with three private meeting rooms. We can host an intimate small group or a large seminar up to 150. Other amenities include Catering Services, Free Wi-Fi, Business Services and Equipment Rental.
88 East Main Street, Buckhannon WV
www.bicentennialinn.com
Travel Inspiration
A Dickens Christmas Fair
Following the theme of the classic tale ‘A Christmas Carol’, A Dicken’s Christmas Fair will bring simple joys to Buckhannon’s…
Welcome Wesleyan Bobcats!
Even if summertime is coming to an end, it doesn’t mean the fun ends. All of Buckhannon starts looking ahead…
Dog Friendly Places in Buckhannon
The Buckhannon Dog Park is at 20 Randolph Street located at the River Walk trail near the boat ramp. This…
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Buckhannon has alot of heart & soul - We're an amazing small town you'll want to be a part of.
Choose Buckhannon. To open your business, to work, to start a family, to slow down, to enjoy life.
Hand blown glass, wood-working, festivals & special events happen year-round in Buckhannon.