Welcome
to historic Fayetteville, West Virginia. Located
in the mountainous heart of southern West Virginia,
our destination offers outdoor enthusiasts near
and far beautiful scenery, exciting outdoor adventure,
romantic getaways, or that long awaited family
vacation, Fayetteville and its surrounding areas
have plenty of activities and attractions to keep
even the liveliest visitor happy.
For
the outdoor enthusiast at hear, Fayetteville is
located in a grand outdoor playground. Often called
Gateway to the New River Gorge, Fayetteville is
perched in the rim of the 800 foot deep New River
Gorge. Far below those fabled walls, the New River
carves out her ancient path over boulders and
under the second longest steel arch bridge in
the world. The New River Gorge is home to miles
of sandstone rock climbing of varying degrees.
Whitewater rafting, kayaking, and fishing draw
visitors from all time zones to experience the
majestic beauty of the second oldest river in
the world.
For
miles on the north and south sides of the Gorge,
the river and boundary land is protected by the
National Park Service as part of the New River
Gorge National River. This outdoor recreation
destination includes three visitors’/interpretive
centers and miles of hiking, biking and birding
trails. Not to be outdone, the Gauley River Recreation
Area is located just north of Fayetteville, hosting
world class whitewater and scenic beauty.
At
the end of your fun action packed day relax by
taking in the sites of downtown Fayetteville,
visit our shops, historic homes, and enjoy a wonderful
meal at one of our many unique restaurants. Enjoy
the night in one of our many lodgings ranging
from hotels/motels to quaint cabins in the woods.
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