- TripBuzz found 16 things to do with kids in or near Buckhannon, West Virginia, including 12 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Elkins, Weston, Clarksburg and Philippi.
- From Skateland to Audra State Park, the Buckhannon area offers 40 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, National & State Parks, Skating Rinks and Hiking Trails.
- A rural town in West Virginia, Buckhannon is home to West Virginia Wesleyan College. The city further features an historic downtown area with old architecture, specialty shops, antique stores and a variety of dining facilities. Outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing and boating is also possible in Buckhannon and its surrounding communities.
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Winding through Elkins natural beauty is the Allegheny Highlands Trail. The trails, popular for walking, jogging and cycling, offers picturesque views that change with each season and runs over twenty-six miles.
20.6 Miles
Splash Zone offers water slides, a lazy river, a 25-meter competition pool, a children's play area, and bath houses. A reloadable 'Fun Pass' is available for purchase, which can be used for discounted admissions for that entire summer.
20.7 Miles
The historical Cheat Summit Fort is an ancient military fort that offers free admission to visitors and is open from sunrise to sunset. The fort regularly holds a semi-annual living history and reenactment event.
21.0 Miles
On the New Tygart Flyer, passengers can take a 4-hour, 46-mile round trip train ride through mountain wilderness. Leaving from Elkins, passengers experience deep mountain ravines, an 'S' curve tunnel and get to see the 'High Falls of Cheat' waterfall.
21.2 Miles
Situated on over 900,000 acres, Monongahela National Forest features trails suitable for hiking and mountain biking along with RV and tent campsites. It can also be used for fishing, hunting, picnics, wildlife viewing and cross-country skiing.
21.8 Miles
Elkins Bowling Recreation Center is a family-oriented, old-fashioned bowling alley that offers open bowling as well as league and tournament bowling. It serves a variety of food and beverage choices, as well.
27.4 Miles
Tygart Lake at Tygart Lake State Park is a 10-mile long, 1,750-acre lake. The park is popular with kayakers, canoers, picnickers, while anglers enjoy catching walleye, musky, crappie, perch, bullhead catfish, carp, northern pike in the lake's coves.
31.1 Miles
The Tygart Valley Cinema is a movie theater that features discounts for senior citizens and children. The cinema always plays movies at the advertised time and features candy, drinks, popcorn, combo deals, and gift certificates.
31.5 Miles
Located on seven acres, Valley Worlds of Fun offers 24 lanes of bowling, a lasertag arcade, and a climbing wall for inside fun. When the weather permits, visitors can ride the carnival rides, play in the soft play area, drive the bumper boats, or play mini golf.
32.5 Miles
Seth Burton Disc Golf Course is challenging disc golf course placed in a vibrant park setting. The course features dual permanent baskets and dual concrete tees. Public restrooms and drinking fountains are readily available.