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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Pond & Lake Fishing
A day fishing on the ponds & lakes of Upshur County will put you in a relaxed state of mind.…
Pond & Lake Fishing
A day fishing on the ponds & lakes of Upshur County will put you in a relaxed state of mind. Take your boat on the waters for a day of fishing, or walk along the banks of a pond – either way, enjoy the fresh air and cast your line.
French Creek Pond: Make this a perfect family outing. Located directly beside the Wildlife Center, the pond and property spans across 2 acres with picnic facilities are available. Bluegill, green sunfish, largemouth bass, and channel catfish provide fair fishing through the summer months. French Creek Pond is stocked with trout once February and bi-weekly March through May.
Directions: 11 miles south of Buckhannon on Route 20 South. This pond is part of the 329-acres of the West Virginia State Wildlife Center.
Stonecoal Lake (Wildlife Management Area): Stonecoal Lake property encompasses 2,985 total acres of forests and hunting opportunities. The lake is 550 acres full of largemouth & smallmouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, crappie, muskellunge, trout and walleye. Two boat ramps are accessible for use. www.wvdnr.gov/Stonecoal
Stay Over
The Barns at Leaf Harmony Acres
With two beautifully renovated barns, now serving as luxurious barndominiums, and a spacious farmhouse, there is no shortage of unique…
The Barns at Leaf Harmony Acres
Flavor
The Gaines Diner
Phone: 304-924-9359 Email: thegainesdiner@gmail.com Half the fun is the drive out to Gaines Diner! Travel on Route 20 South, and…
The Gaines Diner
Phone: 304-924-9359
Email: thegainesdiner@gmail.com
Half the fun is the drive out to Gaines Diner! Travel on Route 20 South, and then veer left to stay on Route 20. Drive a few miles, then turn left onto Gaines Road by the Arlington Mini Mart. Follow Gaines Road for about 3-4 miles…. You might think you missed it, but just when you might give up, you’ll see the Gaines Diner on the left, with a white fence around it!
2053 Gaines Road
Rock Cave, WV 26234
Shopping
Caroline & Co. Boutique
Phone: 304.439.3013 Caroline & Co. Boutique has the new and latest in Fashion Trends. We also carry fashion jewelry, handbags,…
Caroline & Co. Boutique
Phone: 304.439.3013
Caroline & Co. Boutique has the new and latest in Fashion Trends. We also carry fashion jewelry, handbags, scarves & gifts. Let us help you Find your Fabulous!
33 East Main Street, Buckhannon WV
carolineandco.com
Events
Thursday, April 25, 2024
The Mountain Cap Family Support Center, incollaboration with Mountain Mama Market & Artistry are hosting a FREE painting event for families. Supplies will be provided...
Free Painting Event for Families
Thursday, April 25, 2024
6:00 PM - 8:00 PMMountain Cap of WV Family Support Center
30 E Main St
Buckhannon, WV 26201
The Mountain Cap Family Support Center, incollaboration with Mountain Mama Market & Artistry are hosting a FREE painting event for families. Supplies will be provided at the event. To pre-register, please call 304-878-1202.
4/25/24 from 6p-8p
30 E Main St, Buckhannon, WV
Meet Here
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
59 College Avenue, Buckhannon WV
www.wvwc.edu
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.