- TripBuzz found 33 things to do with kids in or near Summersville, West Virginia, including 28 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lansing, Fayetteville and Ansted.
- From Summersville Dam to Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park, the Summersville area offers 49 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Lake, National & State Parks and Marinas.
- Located in West Virginia's Nicholas County is the small city of Summersville. Home to Summersville Lake, the city draws attention to it's water recreation opportunities, as does the nearby Gauley River which is known for it's white rapids. The local annual Potato Festival celebrates the city's local potato crop and offers fun activities and local fare for locals and tourists.
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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.
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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.
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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.
18.5 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.
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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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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.
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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.
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Visitors to Hawks Nest State Park, can stay in the lodge, eat at the restaurant featuring home-style meals, fish in Hawks Nest Lake, and experience the canyon's whitewater rafting. Visitors to the park often see hawks, turkey vultures, black vultures, bald eagles, golden eagles and peregrine falcons.
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Originally created to transport coal out of New River Gorge in 1873, Fayette Station Road is a scenic drive winding down to the Gorge bottom, and up the other side through forests, vistas, and the remnants of abandoned coal communities.
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Located at the edge of New River Gorge, the Canyon Rim Visitor Center provides information for visitors about local attractions as well as about local nature, culture, and history. It features observation decks and an exhibit room.