- TripBuzz found 45 things to do with kids in or near Beckley, West Virginia, including 32 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lansing, Fayetteville, Ansted and Hinton.
- From Mountain State Miniature Golf to Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine & Youth Museum, the Beckley area offers 46 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Theaters, History Museums and National & State Parks.
- Named after the first Librarian of Congress, John James Beckley, the city was founded in 1838. Beckley has a population of under 18,000 and is the county seat of Raleigh County. The city is located around 60 miles southeast of Charleston and is close to the New River Gorge National River.
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Lansing's Painting with a Twist is a painting studio that hosts two to three hour art parties led by local artists, designed for painters of all levels. Wine and refreshments are served as guests create their own artwork.
21.3 Miles
At Paddle-N-More, visitors can rent paddleboards, kayaks, and canoes to take out into surrounding lakes. In addition to lessons for all this equipment, the shop offers guided paddleboard yoga sessions.
21.4 Miles
An extensive walking and hiking trail that offers striking views, Endless Wall Trail is actually divided into upper and lower trails. The upper trail looks down into the gorge, while the lower trail runs among caves and rock passages.
21.5 Miles
Class VI - Mountain River whitewater rafting trips is part of Adventures On The Gorge. The trips can be on the Upper New River, Lower New River, Upper Gauley River and the Lower Gauley River.
21.5 Miles
New and Gauley River Adventures offers whitewater rafting on the New River and Gauley River. In addition, the company offers river trips, kayaking, horseback riding, biking, ziplining, rock climbing, hiking, sleigh rides, snowshoeing, caving, ATV tours, and other outdoor adventures, along with offering cabins.
21.5 Miles
Pro River Outfitters is an excursion company that specializes in non-commercial Grand Canyon River Trips. The company provides food packs, rafts, equipment, and shuttles to private boaters that have permits.
21.5 Miles
Built in 1931 to honor a famous Native American chief, Blackhawk Bridge provides transport over the Mississippi River. The bridge is still in use, but visitors can take in panoramic views of the river below while driving over it.
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On a TreeTops Canopy Tour, visitors navigate ten ziplines, five cable bridges, one rappel station, and stop on stationary tree platforms to see overviews of Mill Creek. Visitors also see wildlife from a treetop level.
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Adventures on the Gorge is an all-inclusive resort. At the resort, visitors can take whitewater-rafting trips on the New River, experience a canopy tour, play in the TimberTrek Aerial Adventure Park, eat at one of the three restaurants and loges, and stay in the campground or cabins.
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Since 1980, owner Steve Campbell presented guests with outside adventures including whitewater rafting. Now Rivermen is part of the Adventures on the Gorge operation, and offers many outdoor recreation opportunities and lodging.