Nearby Attractions
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Beartown State Park
A natural area of 107 acres located on the eastern summit of Droop Mountain, seven miles southwest of Hillsboro, West Virginia |
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Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
Nestled in the mountains of West Virginia, excursions will transport you back in time to relive an era when steam-driven locomotives were an essential part of everyday life. |
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Cranberry Glades Botanical Area
The largest area of bogs, or acidic wetlands, in West Virginia, a unique and exotic ecosystem on 750 acres. |
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Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park
Located in the Greenbrier River Valley north of Lewisburg, it is the site of West Virginia's last significant Civil War battle. |
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Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad
With departures from different towns and small cities along their route, these trains transport you into some of the best scenery this side of the Rockies. |
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Falls of Hills Creek
Along scenic Route 39, West of Mill Point and east of Richwood, there is a quiet area where three rambunctious waterfalls flow – each more spectacular than the other. |
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Greenbrier River Trail
A 78-mile long rail trail operated by West Virginia State Parks. Trail uses include bicycling, backpacking, cross-country skiing and horseback riding. |
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Highland Scenic Highway
A beautiful corridor through the Monongahela National Forest that offers you a bird’s eye view of expansive dense hardwood forests, capped with opaque spruce. |
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Hillsboro, WV Town Website
The official website for the town in which the Pearl S. Buck Birthplace resides. |
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Little Levels Heritage Fair
A fair that showcases local talent and products, and serves as a fundraiser for volunteer and civic organizations of the area. |
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Monongahela National Forest
Enjoy breathtaking vistas, peaceful country roads, gently flowing streams, and glimpses of the many species of plants and animals that inhabit one of the most ecologically diverse National Forests in the country. |
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National Radio Astronomy Observatory
The world's premiere single-dish radio telescope operating in robust, routine, and effective operation. Located in the National Radio Quiet Zone, the GBT benefits from an extraordinarily low-RFI environment that provides excellent sensitivity for continuum and spectral line research across the radio spectrum. |
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Pocahontas County Opera House
The Opera House is Pocahontas County’s premier performing arts center. An intimate venue, with seating for about 250, the Opera House is part of the West Virginia Historic Theatre Trail. |
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Watoga State Park
Located in the mountains of Pocahontas County just 5 miles East of Hillsboro, West Virginia. The park consists of 10,100 acres filled with a multitude of recreational activities including hiking, swimming, fishing and boating. |
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Snowshoe Mountain
Whether summer or winter there is something for everyone at Snowshoe: skiing, snowboarding, winter enthusiast activities , miles of mountain biking and hiking, the Raven Golf Club, luxury accommodations, and world-class summer events. |
Restaurants & Accommodations
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Appalachian Sport
Whether you want to rent a bike, canoe, or kayak, or simply need a shuttle service to transport all your own gear, we can help you out. If you plan to spend more than one day, we offer lodging too! |
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Cranberry Mountain Lodge
Located at 4,000 feet elevation on top of Cranberry Mountain, the lodge adjoins nearly one million acres of national forest. The views off the deck are spectacular, exceeding 40 miles. |
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Greenbrier Grille and Lodge
The Greenbrier Grille features family-style menus in a warm and friendly dining room or on our large deck overlooking the scenic Greenbrier River. We serve three meals a day with all of your favorites cooked just the way you like them. |
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Hillsboro House Bed & Breakfast
A lovely Victorian home built in 1891 surrounded by the scenic mountains in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It is located minutes from Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park, Bear Town State Park, and the Watoga State Park, Cass Scenic Railroad, Snowshoe Ski Resort, Cranberry Glades, and the Greenbrier River. |
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Hummingbird House
More of a house rental than a hotel/motel/B&B, the house is beautiful and clean. The kitchen has everything you need to cook and prepare meals. Every room, even the bathrooms, are so spacious you don't feel crowded. |
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Locust Hill Bed & breakfast and Cabin
Whether you want a quiet room, a private cabin, or spa services, we have what you are looking for at prices you can afford. At Locust Hill, our goal is to provide you with courteous, professional service and comfortable accommodations. |
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Old Clark Inn
Discover value & hospitality in a unique lodging experience. Visit our popular, old-timey, small town inn with clean cozy rooms and plenty of common areas where you can relax and feel at home. |
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Pretty Penny Food
Just down the road from the museum, it specializes in locally grown cuisine and is the best place to eat in Southern Pocahontas County! |
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