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With appreciation to all contributing photographers: State Parks of WV, Brandy McPherson, Sarah Irvin Photography, Joe Farley, Callie Hayes, Tracy Toler, Patricia Morgan, Brandon’s BBQ & Grille, The Retreat at Pipestem, the National Park Service, Chris Weisler, Chestnut Revival, Pipestem Spa & Event Center, Barbara Burnham, John Henry Days, Michael Gill, and Culturefest.

Summers County is known as the “County of Three Rivers.” We are home to the Greenbrier, New, and Bluestone Rivers. Our county serves as the gateway to the New River Gorge National River and is home to the Bluestone National Scenic River, both part of the National Parks of Southern WV. The county seat is Hinton, where you’ll find our Historic District that takes you back in time with its old brick roads, architecture dating back to 1870, and railroad remnants from Hinton’s booming days as a railroad town. But don’t assume we’re just a ghost town now. Amtrak makes stops three days per week in Hinton, making it one of the busiest rail stops in the state. Our annual Railroad Days Festival is also consecutively awarded as a Top 100 Event by the American Bus Association.

Other popular spots include the famous Sandstone Falls where the rescue scene in Lassie was filmed, the legend of John Henry who raced against a steam powered drill, Pipestem Resort State Park - named the Crown Jewel of WV State Parks, Bluestone Lake - the third largest lake in the state, and two of the nine remaining drive in movie theatres in West Virginia!

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Quick Facts Average TemperatureJanuary 22˚ | July 84˚Average Annual PrecipitationRainfall 37.72” | Snowfall 25-32”

Chestnut RevivalCOFFEE/TEA/CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN 401 Summers St.Hinton, WV (304) 466-1377chestnutrevival.com

Dairy QueenICE CREAM Rt. 20 Hinton By-Pass Hinton, WV(304) 466-1700

Kirk’sCOUNTRY COOKINGRt. 20 Hinton By-PassHinton, WV(304) 466-4600

Kirks MarketCASUAL DINING320 Temple St.Hinton, WV(304) 466-4663

McDonald’sFAST FOOD517 Stokes Dr.Hinton, WV(304) 466-0084mcdonalds.com

Mountain Creek Dining RoomFINE DININGPipestem Resort State Park3405 Pipestem Dr.Pipestem, WV(304) 466-1800www.pipestemresort.com/food.html

Pizza HutPIZZA698 Stokes Dr.Hinton, WV (304) 466-0245pizzahut.com

Summers County boasts a variety of locally owned and unique restaurants you won’t want to miss!

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Big Four Drug StoreICE CREAM300 Temple St. Hinton, WV(304) 466-2323

Bluestone Dining RoomCASUAL DININGPipestem Resort State Park3405 Pipestem Dr.Pipestem, WV(304) 466-1800www.pipestemresort.com/food.html

Brandon’s BBQ & GrilleBBQIndian Ridge Rd.Pipestem, WV(304) 466-9110 brandonsbbq.com

Canyon Rim CaféSANDWICHES Pipestem Resort State Park3405 Pipestem Dr.Pipestem, WV(304) 466-1800www.pipestemresort.com/food.html

SubwaySANDWICHESRt. 20 Hinton By-PassHinton, WV (304) 466-6878subway.com

Tiger’s AMERICAN1211 New River Rd.Hinton, WV(304) 466-4199berryscamp.com

The Market on Courthouse SquareCASUAL DINING200 Ballengee St.Hinton, WV(304) 466-6626themarketwv.com

The Oak Supper ClubCASUAL DININGPipestem KnobPipestem, WV(304) 466-4800oaksupperclub.com

Wings & SwingsPUBPipestem Resort State Park3405 Pipestem Dr.Pipestem, WV(304) 466-1800www.pipestemresort.com/food.html


Appalachian Back Country Expeditions CABINS 5022 New River Rd.Sandstone, WV (304) 228-7048appalachianbackcountry.com

Bass Lake ParkCAMPINGFox Lanes Rd.Hinton, WV(304) 466-6416

Berry’s CampgroundCABINS/CAMPING1211 New River Rd.Hinton, WV (304) 466-4199berryscamp.com

Bluestone Lake Cabin RentalsCABINS 478 Fork Ridge Rd.Nimitz, WV (304) 466-1010bluestonelakemarina.com

Bluestone State ParkCABINS/CAMPINGRt. 20Hinton, WV (304) 466-2805www.bluestonesp.com Crape Myrtle House & Every Once in a WhileB&B201 Summers St.Hinton, WV(304) [email protected]

Primitive campsites, B&B’s, cabins, vacation homes, lodges and more… you’ll find it all in Summers County. One thing you won’t find is a chain hotel.

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Chestnut RevivalB&B 401 Summers St.Hinton, WV(304) 466-1377chestnutrevival.com

The Foxwood InnLODGE 851 Foxwood Dr.Jumping Branch, WV(304) 466-5514foxwoodwv.com

Misty Mountain RetreatVACATION HOME 712 Teddy Wills Rd.Hinton, WV (304) 466-6788vrbo.com/488795

Greenbrier Recreation & Chalets, Inc. CABINS84 Drayden Ln.Hinton, WV (304) 466-3536greenbriercabins.com

Greenbrier River EscapeVACATION HOMEWillowwood Rd.Hinton, WV(804) 586-0002greenbrierriverescape.com

The Guest House InnB&B419 Second Ave.Hinton, WV(304) 466-8100guesthousewv.com

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Richmond’s Meadow Creek Hideaway CABINS/VACATION HOME71 N. Riverside Rd.Meadow Creek, WV(304) 466-2201meadowcreekhideaway.com

Riverchase CampgroundCAMPING/CABINS159 Riverchase WayMeadow Creek, WV(304) 466-1856riverchasecampground.com

Riverview RentalVACATION HOME7541 S. Rt. 3/12, Talcott, WV(304) 660-8000 vrbo.com/701467

Rock Ridge RentalsCABINS113 Rock Ridge ResortPipestem, WV (304) 960-0800

Sandman MotelMOTELRt. 20 Hinton By-PassHinton, WV(304) 466-1700

Star Song & Star Song 2CABINS4755 Lockbridge Rd.Meadow Bridge, WV(304) 484-7711cabinwestvirginia.com

Up On The HillVACATION HOMERt. 3/12, Talcott, WV(954) 661-2326


John Henry CampgroundCAMPINGRt. 3/12Pence Springs, WV(304) 860-7154

New WV Cabins CABINS41 Pipestem Spa WayPipestem, WV(304) 466-1767new-wvcabins.com

Nostalgia InnB&BIndian Ridge Rd.Pipestem, WV (304) 466-0470nostalgiainn.com

Peg’s PeakVACATION HOMEBobby Meadows Rd.Hinton, WV(304) 466-0413pegspeak.com

Pipestem RV Park & CampgroundCAMPINGRt. 20Pipestem, WV(304) 466-9121pipestemcamping.com

Pipestem Resort State ParkCABINS/CAMPING/LODGE 3405 Pipestem Dr.Pipestem, WV (304) 466-1800 www.pipestemresort.com

The Retreat at Pipestem & Pipestem PlaceCABINS/VACATION HOMEThe Retreat LoopPipestem, WV(877) 672-2958gopipestem.com

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Bellepoint ParkPUBLIC PARK701 Miller Ave.Hinton, WV(304) 466-1234

Bluestone Dam Fishing PierFISHINGRt. 20Hinton, WV(304) 466-5420

Bluestone LakeFISHING/WATER RECREATIONRt. 20Hinton, WV(304) 466-5420

Bluestone Lake MarinaRENTALS661 Marina Ln.Hinton, WV(304) 466-1010bluestonelakemarina.com

Bluestone State ParkPOOL/OUTDOOR RECREATIONRt. 20Hinton, WV(304) 466-2805www.bluestonesp.com

If water’s your thing, you’ve come to the right place. Enjoy a laid back float trip, cast a line, take a guided rafting trip, or lace up your hiking boots for some great trail and waterfall hunting. We also have some of the best golfing around.

Bluestone Wildlife Management AreaHUNTING/WATER RECREATIONIndian Mills Rd.Forest Hill, WV(304) 466-5420

Brooks FallsSCENIC OVERLOOK New River Rd.Hinton, WV(304) 466-0417nps.gov/neri

Camp BrooksideHIKING/WATER REC309 N. Mullens Rd.Hinton, WV(304) 466-0417nps.gov/neri

Cantrell Ultimate RaftingRENTALS/GUIDED TRIPSRt. 20 Hinton By-PassHinton, WV(304) 228-4285

Catfish HoleFISHINGRt. 3/12Pence Springs, WV(304) 860-7154catfishholewv.com

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Pipestem Resort State ParkGOLF/OUTDOOR REC/POOL3405 Pipestem Dr.Pipestem, WV(304) 466-1800www.pipestemresort.com

Sandstone FallsHIKING/SCENIC OVERLOOKNew River Rd.Sandstone, WV(304) 466-0417nps.gov/neri

Sandstone Visitor CenterEDUCATIONAL/INTERPRETIVE330 Meadow Creek Rd.Meadow Creek, WV(304) 466-0417nps.gov/neri

Willowwood Country ClubGOLF Willowwood Rd.Hinton, WV(304) 466-3220

Visit our website to download free area trail maps, waterfall locations and geocaching spots!


City Sidetrack ParkWATERSLIDE/POOL 400 Front St.Hinton, WV (304) 466-1600hintonwva.com/tourism

John Henry Historical ParkHIKING/OUTDOOR REC Rt. 3/12Talcott, WV(304) 466-7113johnhenryhistoricalpark.com

New River Trophy OutfittersGUIDED FISHING TRIPS Riverside Dr.Sandstone, WV(304) 575-5363newrivertrophyoutfitters.com

Otter and Oak Outfitters and MoreSUP/BIKE RENTALS302 Second Ave.Hinton, WV(304) 466-4870otterandoak.com

Pipestem FallsSCENIC OVERLOOK Rt. 20Pipestem, WV(304) 466-5420

Chestnut RevivalSATURDAY OPEN MIC 401 Summers St., Hinton, WV(304) 466-1377chestnutrevival.com

Meadow Bridge Drive-InOUTDOOR MOVIE THEATER Rt. 20, Meadow Bridge, WV(304) 484-7878, mbdrivein.com

Pipestem Drive-InOUTDOOR MOVIE THEATERRt. 20, Pipestem, WV(304) 384-7382

Pipestem Spa & Event CenterEVENTS/MASSAGE/SPA41 Pipestem Spa WayPipestem, WV(304) 466-1767pipestemspa.com

Arts & EntertainmentWatch a movie under the stars or in our restored 1929 movie theater, check out our galleries, have a spa day, or take the family to our unique avian center.

Rivertown Gallery ART GALLERY302 Second Ave., Hinton, WV(304) 466-4870

The Ritz Theatre & Performing Arts CenterMOVIE THEATER211 Ballengee St., Hinton,WV(304) 466-6700, ritzwv.com

Three Rivers Avian CenterEDUCATIONAL / REHAB CENTER2583 Brooks Mountain Rd.Brooks, WV(304) 466-4683, tracwv.org

Wake Robin GalleyPOTTERY GALLERY Rt. 12, Forest Hill, WV(304) 466-2227

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Big Four Drug Store & Gift ShopGIFT SHOP300 Temple St., Hinton, WV(304) 466-2323

Bluestone State ParkGIFT SHOPRt. 20, Hinton, WV(304) 466-2805www.bluestonesp.com

Eclectic CornerCHRISTIAN BOOKSTORE200 James St., Hinton, WV(304) 466-8206eclecticcornerwv.com

Grandma’s House Antiques ANTIQUES407 Second Ave., Hinton, WV(304) 466-1011grandmashouseantiqueswv.com

Hinton Floral & Gifts Inc.FLORAL SHOP/GIFTS209 Ballengee St., Hinton, WV(304) 466-3282

Lavender & LocketsUNIQUE GIFTS213 Temple St., Hinton, WV(304) 575-0516

New River AntiquesANTIQUESRt. 20 Hinton By-Pass, Hinton, WV(304) 660-7388

Otter & Oak Outfitters and MoreOUTFITTER302 Second Ave., Hinton, WV(304) 466-4870otterandoak.com

PC OutdoorsFISHING/HUNTING250 Greenbrier Dr., Hinton, WV(304) 466-1444

Pipestem Resort State ParkGIFT SHOPS3405 Pipestem Dr., Pipestem, WV(304) 466-1800www.pipestemresort.com

Riverside Floral & Monument Co.FLORAL SHOP/GARDENRt. 20 Hinton By-Pass, Hinton, WV(304) 466-2279

Vicky’s BoutiqueBOUTIQUE304 Second Ave., Hinton, WV(304) 890-0514

Shop Local

You won’t find a shopping mall here. Instead, you’ll find locally owned boutiques and shops.


Appalachian South Folklife CenterPipestem Knob, Pipestem, WV(304) 466-0626, folklifecenter.org

Bluestone Camp RetreatBertha, WV(304) 466-0660, bluestonecamp.com

Bluestone State ParkRt. 20, Hinton, WV (304) 466-2805, www.bluestonesp.com

Brandon’s BBQ & GrilleIndian Ridge Rd., Pipestem, WV(304) 466-9110, brandonsbbq.com

Camp Brookside309 N. Mullens Rd., Hinton, WV(304) 466-0417, nps.gov/neri

Camp Summers 711 4-H Camp Rd., Forest Hill, WV(304) 466-7113, campsummerswv.com

Freight Depot509 Commercial Ave., Hinton, WV(304) 46-3255

McCreery Conference & Event Center320 Second Ave., Hinton, WV(304) 466-8100, guesthousewv.com

Pipestem Spa & Event Center41 Pipestem Spa Way, Pipestem, WV(304) 466-1767, pipestemspa.com

Pipestem Resort State Park3405 Pipestem Dr., Pipestem, WV(304) 466-1800, pipestemresort.com

The Foxwood InnEllison Ridge Rd., Jumping Branch, WV(304) 466-5514, foxwoodwv.com

The Magnolia Room419 Second Ave., Hinton, WV(304) 466-8100, guesthousewv.com

The Ritz Theatre & Performing Arts Center211 Ballengee St., Hinton, WV(304) 466-6700ritzwv.com

Summers County Memorial Building451 1st Ave., Hinton, WV(304) 466-7113

Willowwood Country ClubWillowwood Rd., Hinton, WV(304) 466-3220

Planning a birthday party, family reunion or trying to find the perfect spot for your special day? Check out our great venues!

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Events & Meetings

Fairs & Festivals

CulturefestCulturefest showcases creative arts on a magical mountaintop in WV. Events include world music, dance, performance art, workshops, artisan vendors, drum circles, Kids’ Village, healing arts, camping, community art projects, parade, after hours cabaret and more. culturefestwv.com

OctoberRailroad DaysRailroad Days is held the last two weekends in October. Patrons of the New River Train Excursion wind through the “Grand Canyon of the East” and arrive in Hinton. Patrons and visitors enjoy streets filled with a variety of vendors, great food, and live entertainment. Visitors also enjoy the Hinton Railroad Museum an carriage rides through our Historic District. hintonwva.com/railroaddays

DecemberChristmas Bazaar & ParadeHeld the first Saturday in December, the Christmas Bazaar rings in the holiday season through live music, great local vendors, a Christmas parade, Santa Claus, and more.hintonwva.com

Annual Fairs & Festivals


JulyJohn Henry DaysKick off our festival season during the second weekend of July and celebrate the legend of John Henry. Events include live music by the Great Bend Tunnel, a 4 mile run, grand parade, craft and food vendors, fireworks, car show, a rubber ducky race and more! johnhenryhistoricalpark.com

AugustWV State Water FestivalThe Water Festival is our oldest running festival. Events include a pretty baby contest, dog show, car show, quilt show, arts and crafts events, fishing contest, charity walk, fireman’s parade, grand parade, Little Miss Mermaid event, Coronation of the Queen Mermaid, rubber ducky race, fireworks, street dance and more!wvstatewaterfestival.wix.com/wvstatewaterfestival

SeptemberFestival of the RiversHeld on Labor Day weekend, this music festival features grassroots Appalachian music in celebration of our rivers and railroad culture. Blues, Roots, and Traditional musicians join us to showcase the influence Appalachian music has had on the world.cfm-fmh.org

Campbell Flannagan Murrell HouseMUSEUM422 Summers St., Hinton, WVThe CFM House is the oldest residence still standing in the Hinton Historic District. The CFM House Museum is filled with Railroad remnants of the past. Seasonal Hours of Operation/Open by Appointment(304) 466-1401, cfm-fmh.org

Confederate Monument MONUMENT120 Ballengee St., Hinton, WVThe Confederate Monument was dedicated in 1914 to honor Confederate soldiers, women, and others that supported the Southern cause from Summers, Greenbrier, Monroe, Mercer, and Raleigh counties. (304) 466-5420

Cooper’s MillHISTORIC SITERt. 27, Jumping Branch, WVCooper’s Mill is a historic gristmill that was originally built in 1869. Open by appoint-ment. (304) 466-1888

The Graham HouseMUSEUMRt. 3/12, Lowell, WVThe Graham House is the oldest 2-story log home in Summers County. It was build in 1770 as a home for Col. James Graham and his wife, Florence, the first settlers of Lowell. It was later the site of a Shawnee Indian at-tack on the Graham family in 1777. Seasonal Hours of Operation/Open by Appointment (304) 716-6430

Hinton DepotTRAIN STATION100 Second Ave., Hinton, WVChesapeake and Ohio Railway built the station in 1905. Amtrak makes stops in Hinton three times per week, making it one of the busiest train stations in the state. (304) 466-6100

Hinton Railroad MuseumMUSEUM206 Temple St., Hinton, WVThe railroad museum contains historical artifacts of the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-road. The museum in filled with model train exhibits along with a woodcarving of John Henry. Seasonal Hours of Operation/Open by Appointment (304) 466-6100

History

History & HeritageThe city of Hinton is registered as a Historic District by the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, which encompasses over 200 contributing buildings. Our county was a booming railway center in its heyday. We are also home to the Legend of John Henry.

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Courtesy of Callie Hayes

Courtesy of Callie Hayes

Historic Hinton Walking TourSELF GUIDED TOUR300 Second Ave., Hinton, WVPick up one of our Historic Hinton Walking Tour guides at the Visitor Center to learn about our history and see a variety of different architecture styles.

John Henry Museum & Historical ParkMUSEUM/MONUMENTRt. 3/12, Talcott, WVJohn Henry is an African American Folk hero known as the “Steel Drivin’ Man” His statue stands in front of the Great Bend Tunnel. Museum: Seasonal Hours of Operation. (304) 466-7113johnhenryhistoricalpark.com

Jordan’s ChapelHISTORIC SITETrue Rd., Pipestem, WVJordan’s Chapel was the first church in the region. It is a Methodist rectangular frame-built chapel. The chapel has been used as a one-room schoolhouse and hospital during the Civil War. Open to the public. (304) 466-5420

Saunders One Room SchoolhouseMUSEUMRt. 3/12, Lowell, WVA historic museum filled with artifacts of days gone by, such as the hickory stick, pot-bellied stove, antique school desk, and more. Seasonal Hours of Operation/Open by Appointment (304) 466-3334

Summers County CourthouseHISTORIC SITE120 Ballengee St., Hinton, WVBuilt circa 1875, the courthouse is Roman-esque Revival in style and has served as the seat of county government since its construction. Open to the public.(304) 466-7100

Veterans Memorial MuseumMUSEUM419 Ballengee St., Hinton, WVA tribute to those who served our Country throughout its history. Displays and artifacts showcased date back to the Early Frontier battles and include all wars and present conflicts. General Douglas MacArthur’s footlocker and a vintage 151A2 Jeep are also on display. Seasonal Hours of Operation/Open by Appointment. (304) 466-4443

Veterans Memorial WallMONUMENTSecond Ave. & James St., Hinton, WVAn impressive stone wall dedicated to our county’s veterans. (304) 466-5420

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(travel distance by car) Distance from major cities:

Cincinnati, OH: 4hr 45min • Columbus, OH: 4hr 7minPittsburgh, PA: 4hr 17min • Baltimore, MD: 5hr 14minRichmond, VA: 3hr 42min • Roanoke, VA: 1hr 57minBristol, VA/TN: 2hr 15min • Knoxville, TN: 3hr 48minLouisville, KY: 5hr 6min • Lexington, KY: 4hr 11min

Charlotte, NC: 3hr 15min • Asheville, NC: 3hr 41 min

Road:I-64 Exit 139: Sandstone/Hinton – 20 mins

I-77 Exit 9: Princeton – 40 minsI-77 Exit 14: Athens – 35 mins

Rail:Amtrak: Hinton Depot – 1 min

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Bus:Greyhound Bus

Beckly Station – 40 minsBluefield Station – 57 mins

Air:Raleigh County Memorial Airport, Beckley, WV – 32 mins

Greenbrier Valley Airport, Lewisburg, WV – 50 minsYeager Airport, Charleston, WV – 1 hr 33 mins

Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, Roanoke, VA – 1 hr 54 mins

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