Things to Do

West Virginia offers more beauty and excitement than any other state in the nation… they don’t call us ‘Wild and Wonderful’ and ‘Almost Heaven’ for nothing! Make the most of your cabin getaway by exploring the region, trying an exciting new activity or thrilling to an adventure.

Whitewater Rafting

West Virginia Whitewater Rafting

Taking a professionally guided whitewater rafting trip is the most popular activity that visitors participate in when they visit the New River Gorge region. The rivers here are diverse, so you can choose what type of experience you would like: mild, intermediate or world-class. Families with children as young as six enjoy family-friendly trips on the Upper New River; adults and teens love braving the rapids of ‘the gorge’ on the Lower New; and the Gauley River provides world-class whitewater thrills for rafting enthusiasts!

Professional outfitters

These Outfitters can book most outdoor activities for you including ATV tours, rock climbing, mountain biking, kayaking, fishing, horseback riding and more. We recommend:

Class VI - Mountain River

www.class-vi.com
304-574-0704 or 800-252-7784
Trips leaving daily: full & ½ day trips; ages 6 and older; canyon-rim facilities with fine & casual dining, retail shopping & more. Located across the street from Cabins on the Gorge®. Ask for Cabins on the Gorge® Guest Discount!

Rivermen

www.rivermen.com
304-574-0515 or 800-545-7238
Daily trips: ½ day & full day, ages 6 & older; Dining hall, Lost Paddle Bar w/live music Sat. nights & more; Located 4 miles away in Fayetteville. Ask for Cabins on the Gorge® Guest Discount!

State and National Parks

West Virginia has an incredible system of state and national parks, some of the best in the nation! Spend a day visiting one or more of them where you can go hiking, fishing, boating, bird watching, explore local history and so much more.

Golfing

Did you know southern West Virginia is home to America’s first golf course? The year was 1884. Today, southern West Virginia boasts more than 20 golf courses ranging from easy to world-class. Challenge your skills - there’s nothing like playing a mountain course.

Boating: Summersville Lake

Bring along your boat! Summersville Lake is big, clean, wonderfully scenic and… only 30 minutes away! 2,790 surface acres and 60 miles of shoreline (with gorgeous sandstone cliffs!) offer opportunities for hiking, fishing, scuba diving and boating of course. There’s a marina, dive shop, boat & Jet Ski rentals. Learn More…

Horseback Riding

Getting out into nature is so much more fun on horseback. Kids especially love interacting with friendly horses, and the trail guides are pretty nice too! Contact the “professional outfitters” listed above for more information.

Rock Climbing

Rock climbing is big in southern West Virginia. People travel here from all over the world to climb the ‘hard rock’ sandstone cliffs of the beautiful New River Gorge. If you love rock climbing or have ever wanted to try it, there is something here for each skill level, beginner to expert. Contact the “professional outfitters” listed above for more information.

Skiing, Snowboarding and Tubing

West Virginia Skiing and Snowboarding

There are four seasons of fun in West Virginia! Skiing, snowboarding, and tubing are all popular activities for Cabins on the Gorge® guests during the winter. We will even book your lift tickets for you saving you precious time and money! Our cabins are beautiful, well-appointed, comfortable and conveniently located to nearby Winterplace Ski Resort in Ghent.

Hiking

A wealth of hiking trails can be found right next door in the New River Gorge parklands, in the historic towns of Fayetteville & Ansted, and also in our many state parks. Creek side, river side, canyon-rim… the views are simply awesome! One of our favor hikes starts at Cabins on the Gorge and follows the rim above Mill Creek. Further down stream you can follow Mill Creek along old rails to trail section just outside of Ansted and close to Hawks Nest State Park. Trail maps for the New River Gorge National Park can be obtained in our office or at the Canyon Rim Visitor Center located on Route 19 at the bridge.

Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking in West Virginia

Load up your bike and bring it along or rent one when you get here… there’s some great mountain biking trails to explore! West Virginia is one of the top mountain bike destinations in the country. If you’ve never tried mountain biking before, sign up for a guided beginner’s tour through one of the “professional outfitters” listed above.

Cave Tours

Lost World Caverns, Lewisburg, WV
www.lostworldcaverns.com
304-645-6677

Organ Cave, Ronceverte, WV
www.organcave.com
304-645-7600

You can also contact the “professional outfitters” listed above for more information on booking a caving tour.

Fishing

Fishing in West Virginia

The New River is one of the best smallmouth bass fisheries in the state! Contact the “professional outfitters” listed above for more information on guided trips.

Coal Mine Tours

Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine and Youth Museum
www.beckleymine.com
304-256-1747

Jet Boat Rides

New River Jetboats
www.newriverjetboats.com
304-469-2525

Salsa Tours

Blue Smoke Salsa at Ansted
Blue Smoke Gourmet Salsa and Gift Baskets
Award winning salsas and gift baskets
304-658-3800

Wineries

Daniel Vineyards, Beckley, WV
www.danielvineyards.com
877-378-1990

Kirkwood Winery, Summersville, WV
www.kirkwood-wine.com
888-498-9463

Baseball “WV POWER”

Charleston, WV
www.wvpower.com
Class A Affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers
304-344-BATS