- 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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The Mystery Hole is a gravity-defying museum including balls that appear to roll uphill, and a tour guest that seems to sit on a chair with two floating legs, and two on the wall. The building also has a cut in half Volkswagen Beetle up against its side.
19.2 Miles
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Fayette Mine Rd & US-19, Fayetteville, WV
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Visitors on a Bridge Walk- New River Gorge Bridge walk 3,030 feet on a 24-inch wide catwalk while 851 feet above the water. Each guest is hooked to a safety harness.
19.5 Miles
Equestrian Adventures offers horseback trail rides on more than 6,000 acres of New River Gorge National Park, just as they have for the last 25 years. In addition, the company can arrange for whitewater rafting, mountain biking, ATV rides, Canopy Tours, paintball facilities.
19.9 Miles
The New River Gorge Bridge is the longest steel span in the Western Hemisphere and the third highest in the United States. In October, the bridge is the home to Bridge Day, West Virginia's largest one-day festival, and one of the largest extreme sport events in the world.
20.1 Miles
An 8.6-mile hiking trail, Kaymoor Miners Trail takes travelers through an old mining site with structures and exhibits on the local history. The trail can also be used to see old roads, rail beds, streams and a waterfall.
20.3 Miles
Studio B Gallery & Gifts is an eclectic space that provides visitors with gourmet food and cheeses, as well as wine and craft beer. Shoppers can also browse through the sterling silver items, local fine art, pottery, and imports.
20.9 Miles
Hard Rock Climbing is a rock climbing outfitter that leads a variety of climbing trips. Trips include two hour outings, half day trips, full day trips, and custom trips. The company features experienced and certified guides.
20.9 Miles
Visitors can enjoy guided rock climbing experiences at New River Climbing School. The school specializes in rock climbing instruction, lessons and classes at New River Gorge with trips and classes lasting for a full day or a half day.
20.9 Miles
Originally a Depression era movie house built in 1937, Historic Fayette Theatre currently stages ten theatrical performances per year. The building is also open for tours and features paintings and art that depict entertainment and life from the 1930s.
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49 Cantrell Drive, Fayetteville, WV 25840
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Cantrell Ultimate Rafting - Day Tours on the Lower New River for advance rafters, the Upper New River for families and novices, the Lower Gauley River for those seeking a middle ground, and Upper Gauley River, often referred to as America's greatest rafting. The company also offers waterfall tours.