- Our list of the best things to do in Marlinton, West Virginia, features the top 38 nearby activities — including 17 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Marlinton, WV has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 14 things to do within the city of Marlinton, WV , followed by 24 popular activities in nearby cities, including Snowshoe, Hot Springs and Hillsboro
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Hand-made regional goods from over 30 artists are available at the Pocahontas County Artisan Co-op. Goods range from blacksmithing, broom and basketry to quilts and wood crafts. Selected Friday after-hours feature local poetry and music.
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The Calvin Price State Forest encompasses almost 9500 acres of state-protected woodlands. The park has very little in the way of developed recreational facilities, instead catering primarily to licensed game hunters in the area.
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Pocahontas County Parks and Recreation serves the Stillwell Park, the Community Wellness Center, and Widney Park. They offer a diverse selection of community recreation programs ranging from basket weaving classes to square dances, Zumba, dodgeball, and yoga.
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Pocahontas County Museum portrays the History of Pocahontas County. The museum exhibits mementoes and artifacts of the various eras of Pocahontas County history - from the Indians to the present. Displays include tools, spinning wheels and looms and railroad items.
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Running along the Greenbrier River in many areas, the 78-mile path is covered in small crush rock making it popular for bicycling, backpacking, cross-country skiing and horseback riding. The flat path lies adjacent to Monongahela National Forest, Seneca State Forest and Watoga State Park.
10.3 Miles
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49 votes
HC 64, Box 189, Hillsboro, WV 24946
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The site of West Virginia's last significant Civil War battle on November 6, 1863 is now Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park. On years ending in an even number, visitors can see a battlefield reenactment, and anytime, visitors can visit a memorial on the site.
11.9 Miles
Locust Creek Bridge is the last surviving covered bridge in Pocahontas County, West Virginia and was built in the 1870s and renovated in 2002. The bridge spans Locust Creek and features a stream with lots of rocks and wild flowers.
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41 votes
Route 39, Highland Scenic Highway, Hillsboro, WV 24946
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Visitors can follow a 1700-foot path to the second largest waterfall in West Virginia, at the Falls of Hill Creek Scenic Area. The area, which is part of the Monongahela National Forest, also contains two other waterfalls, in addition to the 63 foot waterfall.
12.1 Miles
The Pearl S. Buck Birthplace is a museum occupying the house and grounds where the Nobel Prize-winning author was born. Guided tours offer insights into the inspiration the author took from her roots in this community.
13.4 Miles
Shavers Lake & Lift Rides offer scenic birds eye views of the lake and surrounding beachfront below. The lake offers surrounding hiking trails, beachfront area for picnics and a dock for swimming access.