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    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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    Historical Society & Museum

    From June – September, The History Center Museum opens Sunday afternoons, for a special Summer Exhibit. The Museum is one of…

    Historical Society & Museum

    From June – September, The History Center Museum opens Sunday afternoons, for a special Summer Exhibit. The Museum is one of the oldest historic landmarks in Upshur County. Plan a weekend of History by visiting the Museum, shopping & dining in the Downtown Buckhannon Historic District, and visiting the 5 Civil War Trail Markers throughout the area.

    During the Civil War, the structure was commandeered for use by the Federal government (as were most churches in this area) as a food commissary. Betty Hornbeck, in her book Upshur Brothers of the Blue and Gray, wrties that on August 30, 1862, following a battle of “Watertank Hill” in a Confederate victory known as “Jenkins Raid”, twenty to thirty captured Federal prisoners were marched first to the courthose and….

    “after the arms had been destroyed, the prisoners were taken to the Southern Methodist Church on West Main Street that was being used as a commissary. The church contained thousands of bushels of oats and corn, all of which were taken into the street and burned by the prisoners under order of Commander Jenkins. Green coffee beans were shoe deep in the street.”

    The oil painting inside the Museum, over the front entrance depicts the looting and pillaging of the frightening night so long ago. The History Center Museum is an historic structure, built in 1856 and is the oldest extant building on Main Street, Buckhannon. It was listed on National Register of Historic Places in 1992.

    Historical Society: 29 West Main Street, Buckhannon WV
    History Center Museum: 81 West Main Street, Buckhannon WV
    www.upshurcountyhistoricalsociety.com

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    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

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    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

    Mountain Chic Boutique

    Mountain Chic Boutique is an online + in-store women’s boutique. Our goal is to encourage women to take a leap…

    Mountain Chic Boutique

    Mountain Chic Boutique is an online + in-store women’s boutique. Our goal is to encourage women to take a leap of faith in their own lives and go after their dreams.

    Mountain Chic Boutique wants to create a community of strong, well-dressed women who aren’t afraid to take on this crazy world together. We truly believe confidence starts with a few gal pals and a cute outfit! And we’re here to help with both.

    Mountain Chic Boutique is located in the BEAUTIFUL state of West Virginia. MCB’s name and logo were inspired by the mountains, sights, and scenery that the beautiful state of WV has to offer. If you ever find yourself in the area, swing through Buckhannon, WV and say hi!

    25 West Main Street, Buckhannon
    Shop Online: mtnchicboutique.com
    Facebook: facebook.com/shopmountainchic

     

    Events

    Spring Downtown Market
    Spring Downtown Market

    Saturday, March 30, 2024

    Come ready to shop at one of the largest vendor shows of the year! Over 35 vendors will be set up inside and outside of...

    Spring Downtown Market

    Spring Downtown Market

    Saturday, March 30, 2024

    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Stockert Youth & Community Center
    79 E. Main St
    Buckhannon, WV 26201

    Come ready to shop at one of the largest vendor shows of the year! Over 35 vendors will be set up inside and outside of SYCC for the afternoon. There will be door prizes, games, and hot dogs for sale (Erica’s Hotdog Express). For any questions, you can reach out to Jackie Fisher.

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    WV Wesleyan College

    Phone: 304.473.8104 We are proud to offer complete conference hosting services including a wide range of meeting spaces, lodging accommodations,…

    WV Wesleyan College

    Phone: 304.473.8104
    We are proud to offer complete conference hosting services including a wide range of meeting spaces, lodging accommodations, dining facilities and catering. Our beautiful campus is centrally located in the state, conveniently located near major interstate highways, and surrounded by an array of West Virginia’s finest outdoor recreation activities, scenic small towns, and beautiful mountains. Let West Virginia Wesleyan be the site of your next conference and see why we are known for our beautiful campus and heartfelt hospitality.

    59 College Avenue, Buckhannon WV
    www.wvwc.edu

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