Welcome to summersville, wv

Thank you to everyone who submitted photos for our guide, especially to Jonathan Jones, Jason Hart, Jessica Simpkin, Linda Sproles, Virginia Kemmerling, Dee Dee Fillinger, Anne M. Johnson, Mark Allen, Frances Price,

Lundy Bailey, Ashley Sparks, Kim Phillips and Adventures On The Gorge.

Publishing by Stallard Studios Publishing, Wytheville, Virginia. 276-228-7092. [email protected] by Chocklett Press, 2922 Nicholas Ave, NE, Roanoke, Virginia. 540-345-1820. [email protected]

The offices of the Summersville CVB are located in the Summersville Arena & Conference Center at:3 Armory Way, Summersville, WV 26651304-872-3722 or toll free: [email protected]

As Mayor of the City of Summersville, I would like to welcome you to our city. Summersville has a unique advantage of being a small city with big city opportunities. The excellent quality of life in Summersville is exemplified by our beautiful mountains, wonderful citizens, and the many recreational activities.

Business and individuals looking for a home will find that Summersville has a skilled workforce, ready access to a major transportation route, and a community with a proactive approach to economic development.

Enjoy your visit and I hope you will agree with me that Summersville is one of the best communities in America.

Mayor Robert Shafer

AcknowledgmentsThis project is made possible through the cooperative efforts of the Summersville CVB and the advertisers displayed herein. We encourage you to visit these advertisers while in our area.

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CHARLESTON

SUMMERSVILLE

BECKLEYLEWISBURG COVINGTON LEXINGTON

Hot Springs

Warm Springs

FRANKFORD

STAUNTON

ELKINS

OAK HILL

MT. NEBO

Kanawha State Forest

Hawks Nest State Park

Big Ditch Wildlife Management Area

The Summit BechtelFamily National

Scout Reserve

Greenbrier State Forest

Moncove Lake State Park

Pipestem Resort State Park

George Washington National Forest

Watoga State Park

Glen Maury Park

Natural Chimneys Park

Holly River State Park MonongahelaNational Forest

Thorn Creek Wildlife Management Area

Canan Valley National Wildlife Refuge

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From I-79 South:I-79 South to US Route 19, South Exit 57 (Summersville). Follow US Route 19 South approximately 30 miles into Summersville.

From I-77 South:I-64 East from Charleston. Take I-77 South, I-64 East to Beckley, WV.Take Exit 48 (North Beckley/Summersville), US Route 19 North. Follow US Route 19 North approximately 45 miles into Summersville.

From I-77 North:Take Exit 48 (North Beckley/Summersville), US Route 19 North. Follow US Route 19 North approximately 45 miles into Summersville.

From I-64 West:Take Exit 48, (North Beckley/Summersville), US Route 19 North. Follow US Route 19 North approximately 45 miles into Summersville.

Table of Contents

Getting Here

Welcome ………………………………………2Table of Contents ………………………………3A Day in Every Direction ………………… 4-5History of Summersville ………………………6National Register of Historic Places ……… 7-8Arts & Culture …………………………………9Civil War History ……………………… 10-11Summersville Lake …………………… 12-15Outdoor Adventure …………………… 16-18Summersville Arena & Conference Center … 19Richwood …………………………………… 20Explore Nicholas County…………………… 21Hiking and Biking …………………………… 22Accommodations ……………………… 23-26Dining …………………………………… 27-28Nightlife ……………………………………… 28Fairs & Festivals …………………………… 29Shopping ……………………………… 30-33Richwood Creations ………………………… 34Local Places of Worship …………………… 35

Day 2:Get your hiking shoes on and walk one of the many hiking trails in Nicholas County. Take a picnic lunch and enjoy Jones Hole at the Muddlety Trail. Maybe you would prefer to bike… there are many trails with scenes of beautiful waterfalls, wildlife and foliage.

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A DAY IN EVERY DIRECTION

After lunch, climb the 122 steps to the top of the Summersville Lake Retreat Lighthouse for a breathtaking view of beautiful Summersville Lake.

Then, enjoy the rest of the afternoon at Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park, the site of one of the historic Civil War Battles. Save time to visit the Henry Patterson Museum on the property.

Enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants.

Enjoy Summersville Lake!Boating • Kayaking • Jet Skiing Rock Climbing • Fishing • • Scuba DivingVisit the Marina and Sarge’s Dive Shop for boat and kayak rentals and scuba gear. Talk to Mark or Eric about a private pontoon ride on the lake with a guide for groups. Enjoy dinner at one on the many restaurants, priced to fit any budget.

Head over to Long Point Grill for a delicious lunch.


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Bring the golf clubs and hit the greens at the Nicholas County Veterans Memorial Park Golf Course or Cherry Hills Country Club. Maybe you would rather enjoy a quick game of miniature golf at Mountain Lake Campground and then change into your swim gear for an afternoon at the pool at the Nicholas County Veterans Memorial Park or the manmade beach at Sum-mersville Lake. Before heading back to your campsite, cabin or hotel, stop by Fat Eddie’s for the best ice cream in this part of the state. Enjoy dinner at Cafe Acropolis… authentic Greek food prepared by the owner.

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Enjoy driving around the area and stopping at the many overlooks for breathtaking views of Summersville Lake, such as the Longpointe Overlook. Be sure to include Summersville Dam in your day planning and visit Walnut Grove Antiques in Mount Lookout---the build-ing came from Gad, WV, the town that was flooded to develop Summersville Dam. If you want to branch out, take the short drive south to see the New River Gorge Bridge. Enjoy Bridgewalk or if you want something more adventurous, enjoy zip lining or book a white water rafting trip.

Visit Kirkwood Winery for a tour and wine tasting. Be sure to take home your favorite wine or other West Virginia made products. Enjoy a fabulous lunch at Maloney’s Sports Pub & Grill in downtown Summersville. Spend the afternoon browsing the many antique and primitive shops. Save time for a stop at the Quilt Shop and Hardman’s Hardware in downtown Summersville. Another great dinner at one of our restaurants.

New River Gorge Bridge

Summersville Dam

Kirkwood Winery


Written by former Mayor Stanley Adkins

An Act of Legislation, dated June 20, 1820, gave life to Summersville, Virginia and also provided that the County seat of Nicho-

las County, formed in 1818, be moved from Hutchinson’s on Muddelty to a square tree on Pe-ters Creek Road, above Galoway improvement. That tree, which had earlier been hewed with an ax, turned out to be located in the center of the Quilt Shoppe in present day Summersville.

The name Summersville was controversial as well. A Virginia legislator by the name of Burton claimed the County seat should be named for him because of his work establishing the town but found the honor had already been promised to Judge Lewis Summers who had lobbied hard for the formation of Nicholas County in 1818, and had also introduced the bill into the Virginia Assembly to form the new county. Even the boundaries of the town were controversial. Ac-cording to historian W.G. Brown, “The boundar-ies of the new county seat, and fixed by the new county court, included an irregular area as it was laid off to exclude certain citizens who were op-posed to the incorporation and only including the main business places and the citizens sponsoring the measure.”

John Hamilton was both a soldier and a well connected speculator and he was instrumental in the formation of Nicholas County. Unfortu-nately he passed away in September 1818, a short month after the county’s formation. Many still consider John Hamilton to be the father of Summersville.

From its early formation, Summersville was a sleepy farming community, and by 1860 was home to less than 100 residents. For Summers-ville, the Civil War changed everything. During the winter of 1864-65, both Union and Confed-erate armies were encamped in Summersville or nearby. It was during that winter that the town and all its buildings were burned to the ground. Although the war ended soon after, the destruc-tion of the town was discouraging, and citizens were very slow to return and rebuild.

By 1884, Summersville was again home to over 100 citizens, and slowly became the commerce center of the county. Agriculture continued to be the major commerce of the area until the late 1930s when large coal operations began to spring up in various locations near Summersville.

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of Historic PlacesNational Register

Brock House The Brock House, which was previously known as the Brock Hotel, was built in 1890 and is a large 2 1/2 story frame dwelling with a Queen Anne style and featuring broad, shady porches and high pitched twin gables in a vernacular. It measures approximately 48 feet wide and 40 feet deep.

Flavius H. Brown HouseLocated on the “Brown Oaks” property, the circa 1923 house is an outstanding example of Colonial Revival Architecture of the early 20th century. Built by one of only two doctors in Nicholas County at the time, the house was well-suited for a prominent doctor and his family. The adaptive reuse of this historic house and property, under the ownership and care of the City of Summers-ville, has created a jewel in the heart of town that is used for a variety of community events and can be rented for private or business events. Contact: Lois Lawson(304) 872-9248 for additional information.

Lockwood Historic DistrictThis area is located on WV Rt. 39 and is signif-icant to the early settlement of Nicholas County by Henry Morris , the first settler on Peter’s Creek. It is also the site of the Morris Massacre, where two of Henry’s daughters, Betsy and Peggy, were attacked by Indians near their home as they walked through the clearing to bring the cows for milking.

Hamilton HouseThis historic home was built by Martin Hamilton in 1893 and is located one mile down Rt. 39 West. Martin Hamilton came to the area as a child soon after the Civil War. He and his wife, Hanna Remley Hamilton reared a family of six children in the home, which was occupied until 1984. It is a simple one-story frame dwelling with clapboard siding and a corrugated metal roof. An eight foot addition was built in 1936. It was donated to the Nicholas County Historical & Genealogical Society in 1985 and is used as a museum and genealogical library. The museum is open Wednesday-Saturday from 2pm-4pm June-September.

Old MainThe former Nicholas County High School, this two-story Renaissance-style building was con-structed in 1913 and graduated the first class in 1915. The school was eventually replaced by the current Nicholas County High School, located on the northern part of Summersville. Today, Old Main serves as a museum with memorabilia from the 1900’s. The auditorium also serves as the location of several local theater plays throughout the year.


One Room School House Step back in time to the old school days in Nicholas County when there were no electric lights, run-ning water, school buses or hot lunch programs. Experience how students Grades 1-8 worked and learned under one teacher. You will find typical furnishings of a one-room school and a tribute to more than 1,000 Nicholas County one-room teachers. Open Saturday 2pm-4pm June-Labor Day.

BROWN OAKSThe Flavius H. Brown House

Rent this historic property for your next event or special occasion. The tastefully decorated historic home

can accommodate a variety of functions and is the perfect place to host a party and impress your guests.

Pretend its yours...

One Old Wilderness Road, Summersville, West Virginia 26651Lois Lawson - House Manager (304) 872-9248

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Arts and Culture

Ivy & StoneIvy & Stone is a volunteer organization in Summersville and is devoted to assisting in supporting a place for the literary, visual and performing arts in Nicholas County. Created to entertain, enhance and educate through the arts, Ivy & Stone has provided a venue in which local artists and visiting professionals may showcase their talents. This organization has reached an audience of nearly 100,000 with Bluegrass, Jazz, Country, Folk, Orchestra and Gospel Music, Tap, Ballet and Modern Dance and Drama, Comedy, Tragedy Theatre as well as Puppet and Mime. Ivy & Stone has the passion

to offer quality cultural events that can be experienced in Summersville.

Ivy & Stone not only delivers public performances, but also school programs.Children at the elementary, junior high and high school levels in the community have enjoyed and learned about the arts and have been exposed to “live” performers.

For the 2015 schedule of events, please visit www.ivyandstone.org or call 304-872-4228

LIBRARIES:Craigsville Public Library63 Library Lane, Craigsville, 304-742-3532Craigsville.lib.wv.us Monday-Friday 9am-5pmSaturday 9am-3pm

Richwood Pubic Library8 White Avenue, Richwood, 304-846-6222richwood.lib.wv.usMonday 10am-7pm, Tuesday 10am-5pm, Wednesday Closed, Thursday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 9am-1pm

Summersville Public Library6201 Webster Road, Summersville, 304-872-0844 summersvillepubliclibrary.comMonday-Thursday 9am-8pm, Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 10am-4pm


N estled on the rim of the Gauley River Canyon near Summersville, Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park is an important

Civil War battle site. On September 10, 1861 Union troops led by Brigadier General William S. Rosecrans engaged the Confederates and forced them to evacuate an entrenched position on the Henry Patterson Farm which overlooked Carnifex Ferry. The Confederate commander, Brigadier General John B. Floyd, retreated across the ferry to the south side of the Gauley River and on eastward to Meadow Bluff near Lewisburg. This Civil War battle represented the failure of a Confederate drive to regain control of the Kanawha Valley. As a result, the movement for West Virginia statehood proceeded without serious threat from the Confederates.

During the Civil War, both Confederate and Union armies were camping near Summersville. Legend tells us that a young woman, Nancy Hart, joined the Moccasin Rangers, a Confederate guerrilla unit. She was an expert with rifles and served the Confederates well. Soon, a reward was offered for her capture and Lt. Colonel Starr, a leader in the Union forces, captured her and housed her in a make-shift jail in Summersville.

The legend continues with the story of how Ms. Hart gained the trust of a guard and was able to grab his pistol, shooting him and escaping back to the Confederate line. She then led the Confederates into Summersville, burning many houses and buildings in the town. The Confederates took several prisoners, including Colonel Starr. At the end of the war, Ms. Hart married Joshua Douglas and they later made their home in Richwood. There is a marker on the court house lawn in Summersville commemorating the capture and escape of Nancy Hart.

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The Battle of Kessler’s Cross Lanes, also known as the Battle of Cross Lanes, took place on August 26, 1861 when Brig. Gen. John B. Floyd commander of the Confederate forces in the Kanawha Valley crossed the Gauley River and surprised Union Col. Erastus Tyler’s 7th Ohio Regiment encamped at Kessler’s Cross Lanes. Brig. General Floyd withdrew and set up defense at Carnifex Ferry.

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“Why should we risk a new government in the southwhen we are already governed by the best constitutionever and God given freedoms which might disappearunder a new government after secession?”— Arthur I. Boreman, later first governor of West Virginia, February 1861

Julia PierpontCourtesy West Virginia

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Martinsburg roundhousecomplex, ca. 1850sCourtesy Library of Congress

Broadside (with original typographic error) advertisingthe Unionist meeting of November 24, 1860Courtesy West Virginia University Archives

MARTINSBURG

CHARLES TOWN

“It may be said with truth that no spot in the United States experienced more of the horrors of war.”— Joseph Barry, Harpers Ferry resident

View of Parkersburg from Mount Logan (site of Fort Boreman), 1861Courtesy West Virginia University Library

Gen. Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson

Courtesy Library of Congress

This large bronze bell, now at the OglebayInstitute Mansion Museum in Wheeling,called people to the slave auction. Cast inTroy, New York, in 1854, it stands four feethigh and has a three-foot-diameter base. Courtesy Oglebay Institute

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“We have been torn from Virginia by wicked force, but we are Virginians still.”— Mary ElizabethMcMechen, Hardy Co., 1866

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Maj. Martin R. Delany, Charles Town native and highest-ranking black U.S. Army officer Courtesy Smithsonian Institution

“Burning of McDonald House”by Geraldine Walters Courtesy Billy Hinkle

Civil War–era saltpetermining hopper, Organ Cave

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Frémont’s army marching through the woods Courtesy Library of Congress

Francis H. PierpontCourtesy West Virginia

State Archives

Interesting Fact: Did you know?? Summersville is the gateway to the New River Gorge Region, which includes the world-known New River Gorge Bridge, located just 20 minutes south of Summersville. Every year in October, visitors come from all over the world to participate in Bridge Day, where the bridge serves as a launch point for safe, legal BASE jumps. Make your reservations for accommodations in Summersville for the October 17, 2015 Bridge Day.

Summersville…Gateway to the South

Nancy Hart, a Confederate spy. led the Confederates to Summersville burning many houses and buildings. After the war, she settled in Richwood.


Located on Beautiful

Summersville Lake!“The Little Bahamas of the East!”

WWW.SARGES.NET

Sarge’s Dive Shop

(304) 872-1782

Lake Tours

Kayak & Paddle Board Rentals

Diving, Swimming & Snorkeling Charters

Summersville Lake is the largest clear water lake in West Virginia. With 60 miles of shoreline and relatively warm temperatures and superior water quality, water activities abound! A long weekend getaway rejuvenates and inspires and will create indelible family memories. Come on over… it’s almost heaven!

BoatingA full-service marina offers launch ramps and boat rentals. Enjoy a relaxing day out on the lake on pontoons, canoes, or flatwater kayaks. If you’re new to kayaking, Summersville Lake is the perfect place to learn. Flat-water kayaks are easy to maneuver and even have room to stow your picnic for a mid-lake feast. Or, for adrenaline-pumping thrills, zip around the lake in a two-person waverunner! For boat rental information, visit summersvillelakemarina.com or call 304-872-1331.

FishingSpeaking of excitement, the fish are jumping! Rent a jon boat and try your luck for dinner tonight! Hook large- and smallmouth bass, walleye, panfish, catfish, and trout, stocked in the spring and fall. Fishing guides are available for expert tips. The West Virginia Bass Federation hosts fishing tournaments in late summer and fall. For more information visit www.wvdnr.gov/fishing/weekly_fishreport.shtm or visit www.summersvillelakewv.com.

Scuba DivingSummersville Lake has been called “The Little Bahamas of the East” by Skin Diver Magazine. The Lake has an average summertime visibility of 20 to 45 feet. Whether you’re a scuba novice or an experienced diver, you’ll marvel at the thriving aquatic life darting among the underwater formations sculpted from sheer sandstone cliffs. You will also want to search for the boat at the bottom of the lake. Diving instruction is available at the lakefront scuba shop. For more information, visit www.sarges.net or call 304-872-1782.

Summersville Lake

Summersville Lake boasts almost 2800 acres of water---it is an outdoor smorgasbord of water activities.

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Rock-ClimbingThe Summersville Lake has become internationally famous over the past few years for the enormous number of vertical cliffs available to rock climb or rappel. With over 2,800 acres of water and 60 miles of shoreline, much of its shore is lined with towering rock cliffs and boulders, which offer breathtaking scenery and some of the most acces-sible, and yet challenging, rock climbing and rap-pelling in the United States. The rock at Summers-ville Lake is composed of Nuttall Sandstone. The sandstone cliffs range from 30-80 feet in height, and the walls range from slightly overhanging to extremely overhanging. The cliffs offer enjoyable face climbs and overhanging routes with horizontal edges, pockets, and jugs. With over 100 differ-ent climbs, climbing and bouldering are popular among visitors. Satisfaction Area, Rats Hole, Jeff’s Bunny Hop, That Eight, and Hippie Dreams are some favorite spots among climbers. For those who boulder, in the fall and spring water levels recede

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and expose many boulders such as those in Pirates Cove. Call Hard Rock Climbing Services at 304-574-0734 or visit www.hardrockclimbing.com for more information on climbing services.

There is a sunken boat at the bottom of Summersville Lake…

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Lighthouse!

Summersville Lake Retreat Lighthouse This unique lighthouse overlooks beautiful Summersville Lake. The lighthouse is made from 72,000 pounds of structural steel from a recycled wind tower and stands over 100 feet tall.

The Summersville Lake Lighthouse was erected overlooking Summersville Lake in Mount Nebo, West Virginia on October 17, 2012. Standing 104 feet tall with a top elevation of 2,164 feet above sea level, the 77,000 lb. structure was a cylindrical tower constructed entirely of 1/2 inch thick steel. With a base diameter of 12 feet receding to 8 feet at the top, visitors can climb 122 steps to reach a 360 degree gallery deck offering unparallel views of Summersville Lake and the Gauley River National Recreation Area.

OPEN Daily - April thru October; By Appointment - November thru March

REMEMBER: All Lighthouse Tours are weather permitting and are subject to change without notice.

Summersville Lake Lighthouse tokens are available at the Gift Shop. 9am - 6pm. Admissions: $7 adults and children 12 years and older, $5 Children ages 3-11 years and seniors 65+, $20 Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) We welcome groups and tour buses and offer special group rates.

Special night and full moon climbing tours as well as wedding packages.Call 304-872-5975, 888-872-5580 or visit www.summersvillelakeretreat.com

A 104 foot tall lighthouse has been erected in a very unlikely place…

on the cliffs overlooking Summersville Lake.

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MARINA

Summersville Lake MarinaSummersville Lake Marina offers seasonal dock slips, overnight slips, pontoon boat rentals, jon boat rentals, fuel, ice, food, and sales.1706 Airport Road Summersville (304)-872-1331. www.summersvillelakemarina.com. Open mid-April through mid-September 7am-11pm 7 days a week.

Sarge’s Dive ShopSarge’s Dive Shop offers West Virginia’s premiere scuba diving in Summersville Lake; the cleanest, clearest freshwater lake east of the Mississippi River. Sarge’s Dive Shop also provides NAUI & SDI scuba certification classes and lessons, ERDI Public Safety Diving, ERDI full face mask, & drysuit courses, scuba, swimming & snorkeling charters, kayak & paddle board rentals and lake tours. Our diving season runs from mid-May through mid-September. 2014 marks our 38th year of providing the public, law enforcement and first responders with excellent scuba diving training and equipment sales and service. We also provides LET credits for law enforcement with our classes. Sarge’s Dive Shop is located at Summersville Lake Marina on Summersville Lake. It literally floats on the lake. You can drive up to Sarge’s in your car or in your boat! 1706 Airport Road Summersville (304)-872-1782. www.sarges.net Store hours mid-May through mid-September 9am-6pm 7 days a week.

Summersville Lake is known as the “Little Bahamas of the East”, the cleanest, clearest

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perfect for scuba diving!

As you pass along Powell Mountain on Rt. 19, try and catch a glimpse of

Clifford, the Powell Mountain Goat.


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The Gauley River Good Gauley, Miss Molly! Rafting just doesn’t get any better. It’s not about mastery (no one really masters this river) as much as communion with an incredible force. It is a combination of adventure, camaraderie and scenery that leaves rafters in a state of sheer euphoria at the end of the day – and planning their next ride on the “Beast of the East.” The Mountain State’s pride and joy ranks seventh among the world’s raftable rivers and second only in the United States to the Colorado River. Prepared by West Virginia Professional River Outfitters Association.

The Gauley River National Recreation Area protects 25 miles of the Gauley River and six miles of the Meadow River that pass through scenic gorges and valleys. The area boasts abundant wildlife, with many oak, beech, yellow poplar, hemlock and dogwood. Also in the area are rare plants such as the Virginia Spiraea, Appalachian Blue Violet, and Balsam Squaw-weed as well as rare species of wildlfe, such as as the Eastern Hellbender, the Cerulean Warbler and the Allegheny Woodrat.

Every September, the Summersville Dam releases water into the Gauley River making more than 100 rapids with a steep gradient and an incredible volume of water and huge waves, to make the Gauley River one of the premier whitewater runs in the world.


Nicholas County Veterans MemorialPark – The Nicholas County Veterans Memorial Park began as a local farm and was donated to the county in the 1940’s. The Red Barn is original to the park and contains a small amphitheater. There are several picnic shelters, ball fields, a swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball court, lodging cabins, banquet room, playground, walking trail and a skateboard park. The park is also the home to the Nicholas County 4-H camp. Visit www.ncvmp.org or call 304-872-3552.

Golf – Try your luck at the Nicholas Memorial Golf Course (304-872-9850), a nine-hole course located north of Summersville on Rt. 19 near the Nicholas County Veterans Memorial Park or play nine holes of golf in the scenic mountains of Richwood at Cherry Hill Country Club (304-846-9876).


Salmon Run Trail is a 4.7 mile moderate trail and perfect for hiking and mountain biking.Long Point Trail is a 4.0 mile easy hike through the woods ending

with a spectacular view of Summersville Lake.

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Meet. Stay. Play.

www.summersvillearena.com

• Centrally located in West Virginia with convenient interstate access

• State-of-the-art multi-use facility

• 24,000-square-foot arena perfect for trade shows, sporting events, conventions, concerts and large banquets

• 3,700-square-foot conference center perfect for meetings, break-out sessions, weddings and banquets

• The latest audio/visual and Internet technology

• Delicious in-house catering by the award-winning “Celtic Cook”

• Nearly 600 hotel rooms in close proximity

• Recreation abounds on both land and water

• Now specializing in customized wedding receptions

Summersville Arena& Conference Center

The Summersville Arena & Conference Center is centrally located in West Virginia and is a short and pleasant drive from most major interstates, which makes for easy access from adjoining states. Built in 2005 by the WV Army National Guard with cooperation from the James H. Ferguson family, the City of Summersville, the Nicholas County Commission and numerous others, the Summersville Arena & Conference Center includes a 24,000 square foot arena and a 3,700 square foot conference facility. Capable of accommodating both large and small groups, the center is easily accessible from Rt. 19 directly behind Northside Development. The Arena is ideal for trade shows and can quickly be converted into a sporting arena with a portable hardwood basketball floor with 2,400 seating capacity and 2,800 seated for concert performances. The comfortable arena bleacher seating is individual seating with seats and backs. The arena can also be transformed into a beautiful ballroom for weddings, banquets, and other special events. The Conference Center is a multi-use state-of-the-art center perfect for meetings, trainings, receptions and more. The area is fully carpeted with 12-foot ceilings. It also has the capability to be partitioned into six separate smaller breakout rooms. On-site catering is provided by the award winning Celtic Cook and can meet the needs of any size or type of event. Surrounding the Summersville Arena & Conference Center are a multitude of amenities including hotels and restaurants for easy access. In your free time, enjoy the many wonderful local recreational opportunities including whitewater rafting, boating, hiking, biking, fishing, golfing, rock climbing and much more. We look forward to meeting you and making your event everything you dreamed it would be!


In 1901, the town named Cherry Tree Bottoms became the city of Richwood. The town grew and became a thriving area for over 7,000 residents with growing businesses such as the Cherry River Boom and Lumber Company, a tannery, paper mill and the world’s largest clothespin factory. Years later, the Cherry River Boom and Lumbar Company became Collins Hardwood and the wood tradition continues with the two hardwood mills turning out over 21 million board feet of lumbar per year.

Richwood has a unique location with the Cherry River running through it and the Monongahela National Forest in its backyard. It’s many rivers make for some of the best trout fishing in the United States. There are also many hiking trails and bike riding is fantastic on the Cranberry-Tri Rivers Rail Trail. Summit Lake is a must if you are looking for a great place to relax, camp or fish.

Close to Richwood, located on the Cranberry River in the Monongahela National Forest, is Camp Splinter, a restored Girl Scout Camp founded in 1940. Over the years it has become a favorite spot of not only Scouts, but fishermen, families, and those who just want to get away from it all. To reach the Camp, you must cross a footbridge or ford a small stream, a favorite spot on a hot day. Don’t forget your fishing pole!

Other spots of interest are the restored B & O Depot housing the Richwood Chamber and

Richwood Convention and Visitors Bureau on Edgewood Avenue, Nancy Hart’s (confederate spy) grave on Greenbrier Road and a stroll down Richwood’s Main Street to view the historic photos in the storefront windows.

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Other Places of Interest:

The Kirkwood Winery1.888.498.9463 • kirkwood-wine.com

The Home of West Virginia’s Finest Wines

Isaiah Morgan Distillery An Appalachian tradition turns legal.

Grape Stompin’ Festival

Apple Wine • Blush WineFruit Wine • Mead Wine

Red Wine • Specialty WineVegetable Wine

White Wine

Explore Nicholas County!Appalachian Waters Scenic Route 39 Byway – stretches across five counties in West Virginia and Virginia. The Byway offers many great stops along the way, including geocaching opportunities, museums, nature centers, recreational areas, and Civil War History. Complete the Route 39 Scenic ByWay GeoCache Challenge and receive a special geocache coin. Visit www.scenic39.com for more information about the ByWay and the GeoCache Challenge.

Summersville Dam - Construction of the dam began in February 1960, and work was completed in May of 1966. Western Construction of Sioux City, Iowa built the rock fill dam with a clay center for the Army Corps of Engineers at a cost of $48,075,800. The Army Corp desire was to build a dam that would reduce flood damage, augment low water flow, provide recreation, and enable fish and wildlife management. Traditionally, a dam is usually named after the closest town. In this case, however, the town of Gad was closest and purposefully flooded for construction. Local residents were averse to naming the dam “Gad Dam,” and instead opted to name the dam after the nearby town of Summersville. On September 3, 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson presided over the dedication of the dam. The Corps of Engineers estimated the prevention of flood damage has saved over $407,400,000. Reservoir releases are maintained by a minimum release of 100 cubic feet per second and a maximum of 18,000 cubic feet per second along with a flood pool. The dam has a base thickness of 1,400 feet and a top elevation of 1,738 feet.

Whippoorwill CemeteryWhippoorwill Cemetery is now the home to 48 gravesites of African-American workers who died from silicosis during the development of the Hawks Nest Tunnel. The graves were originally on the nearby White Farm and contained more than one body. Through the efforts of many people, the cemetery was reclaimed and improved and is now a Historic Site in Nicholas County.

Nicholas Showplace - The Marquee Cinemas Nicholas Showplace is the perfect place to go on a rainy or winter snowy day and who doesn’t crave movie popcorn?? The theater is located at 300 Merchants Walk Plaza in Summersville. 304-872-2470.

GeoCaching - the newest “treasure hunt” activity that according to www.geocaching.com has over 3 million active geocachers involved in the hunt. And yes, Nicholas County has “caches” to be found. Travel along Rt. 39 between Lexington, VA and Summersville, WV for a special treasure hunt. Visit www.scenic39.com for an opportunity to collect a coin.

Kirkwood Winery - Kirkwood Winery has the distinction of being the first vineyard in this region and is located in a rural valley three miles north of Summersville. The vineyard consists of over six acres that produce 40 tons of grapes annually. The old family oak press featured on the label has been used since trial production began almost two decades ago. Harvests from these fields now yield over 4,000 gallons of wine annually from which more than 30 different varieties of wines are produced. The winery is also the home of the Isaiah Morgan Distillery. Today tourists can observe the crafting of the Southern Moon, Rye and Grappa. Tours and tasting of the Vineyards, Winery and Distillery are available Monday-Sunday. Visit www.kirkwood-wine.com or call 304-872-7332 or toll free 1-888-4WV-Wine (1-888-498-9463)


Hiking & Biking Trails

• Carnifex Ferry Trails1. Old Carnifex Ferry Road Trail---This trail is approximately 0.18 miles and traces the Confederate line of retreat during the Civil War. Hikers can continue on a trail into the Gauley River National Recreational Area for an additional 1.17 miles.

2. Pierson Hollow Trail---This is a short trail that heads a little deeper into the forest area. There are many rock formations along this 0.42 mile trail. The area along this trail is known for a “friendly fire” incident among units of the Union army during the Civil War.

3. Patterson Trail---This trial is approximately 2 miles and loops around Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park. Visitors can enjoy views of the Gauley River and more Civil War history.

Mountain BikingWest Virginia has been rated as one of the top five mountain biking destinations in the UnitedStates by Mountain Biking magazine. You can explore the banks of Summersville Lake on its network of trails, ride through the Monongahela National Forest, or try the new Cranberry/Tri-Rivers Rail Trail in Richwood. Many outfitters offer guided tours that range from beginning riders to more advanced terrain.

Hiking/Biking Trail• Long Point Trail This trail is located just South of Summersville with easy access from Rt. 19 and leads through a forest of hardwoods where there are many opportunities to see turkey and deer. There are also many rhododendrons. The trail ends at a tall cliff overlooking Summersville Lake. This view is one of the most breathtaking any time of the year. The trail is moderate and is approximately 1.96 miles.

• Salmon Run Located just south of Summersville and easily accessible from Rt. 19, Salmon Run is well maintained and passes through fields and forest areas. Along the way, there is a rock wall, wooden bridge, an old cemetery and several old homesteads. The trail is approximately 2.15 miles and ends at beautiful Summersville Lake.

• Muddlety Trail With three miles of trail under a canopy of mature trees, this trail is an easy walk. Along the trail, there are picnic facilities at the Jones Hole area. Muddlety Creek runs alongside the trail. Bridges make water crossing very easy and there are numerous opportunities to see wildlife and beautiful wild orchids. Several historic sites are found along the trail, including Starbuck Textile Mill and Campbell Power Plant. The entrance to this trail is on Rt. 39, a short distance off Rt. 19.

• Battle Run This trail is located just southwest of Summersville with access from Rt. 19. This trail runs along the water and through a wooded area near Battle Run Campground. There are many spots for a picnic along the way. The trail is approximately 3.18 miles.

Lodging

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106 Merchants Walk • Summersville, WV 26651304-872-0555 • [email protected] • www.lq.com

Indoor Pool & SpaFitness Center Free High Speed InternetFree Bright Side Breakfast BuffetMicro & Fridges in every room • Keurig Coffee Makers32” Flat Screen Televisions • Several HD HBO and Sports Channels100% Smoke Free FacilityRestaurants and Shopping within walking distance.

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Summersville has numerous lodging options including rustic cabins, chalets, lodges, hotels, bed and breakfast and campgrounds. There are places to stay for groups of all different sizes and budgets, each offering its own charm. Whichever option you choose, you will experience some of the best hospitality in the region!


Summers Inn38 Motel Drive • 304-872-2702Newly renovated and under new management. 40 double and single occupancy. Weekly rentals. RV and boat parking. www.summersinnwv.com

Super 8 Motel306 Merchants Walk • 304-872-4888Conveniently located off Highway 19 in Summersville. You will find clean, comfortable guest rooms and family service, along with a host of amenities. Pet friendly. www.Super8.com

BED AND BREAKFASTWildwood Inn & Antiques100 Wildwood Inn Drive304-872-4944www.wvbedandbreakfasts.com/listings/wildwoodinnandantiquesRelax and unwind in this colonial cottage just minutes from Summersville Lake, the Arena & Conference Center, outdoor activities. Built in 1972, this seven acre property will provide a peaceful and private experience. Enjoy the spacious library and read a book, watch a movie, or get acquainted with guests. Breakfast in the dining room. Box lunches and dinner with advanced notice. Member of the WV Bed and Breakfast Association, Richwood and Summersville Area Chambers of Commerce. Minimum 3 night stay.

CABINSCarnifex Ferry Cottages1617 Carnifex Ferry Road304-872-4442 or 1-800-701-0809Located in scenic Mt. Nebo, adjacent tohistoric Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Parkand the Gauley River National RecreationArea and Summersville Lake. www.westvirgini-acabins.com

Country Road Cabins1508 Sunday Road, Hico1-888-712-2246Located in the middle of WV’s best outdoorrecreation. Within minutes of Summersville Lake, the Gauley River, the New River Gorge and the new Summit Bechtel Scout Reserve.www.wvcabins.com

HOTELSEcono Lodge1203 Broad Street • 304-872-6900Easily accessible to many of the recreational facilities in the area. Only 4 miles from beautiful Summersville Lake and Dam. Handicap facilities, free breakfast. www.econolodge.com

Baymont Inn & Suites903 Industrial Drive North • 304-872-6500This hotel is conveniently located within walking distance to the Summersville Arena & Confer-ence Center off Highway 19 in Summersville. Accommodations include free breakfast, free wireless internet, exercise room, sauna, racket ball courts, outdoor heated pool, king suites, king jacuzzi rooms, and conference rooms available for up to 75 people. The courtyard and pool areas make for a wonderful family reunion destination. www.baymontinns.com

LaQuinta106 Merchants Walk • 304-872-0555Conveniently located off Highway 19 inSummersville. Hotel offers complimentary break-fast buffet, interior corridors, 8 whirlpool suites, a meeting room for up to 40 people, an indoor heated pool and hot tub. Free high speed inter-net. Only hotel in the area with a heated indoor pool and hot tub. Pet Friendly. www.lq.com

Hampton Inn5400 Webster Road • 304-872-7100Winner of the Pinnacle Award of Excellence.Luxury accommodations with superior service. Complete with handicap facilities, meeting room, free continental breakfast, an exercise facility and an outdoor heated pool. 100% satis-faction guaranteed! www.hamptoninn.com

Sleep Inn701 Professional Park Drive • 304-872-4500Gold Hospitality Award winner. Recently remod-eled and conveniently located within walking distance to the Summersville Arena & Confer-ence Center off Highway 19 in Summersville. Free continental breakfast, and free high speed internet, king suites, outdoor heated pool, sand volleyball court & horseshoe pit. www.sleepinn.com

In a typical Gauley Season, Summersville Dam spills more than 44 billion gallons of water into the Gauley River. That’s at a high enough rate to fill 400 Olympic swimming pools every hour.

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Laurel Ridge Cabins64 Laurel Cabins Dr., Mt. Nebo 304-872-1602Two bedroom cabins, sleeps 6. Full kitchen, TV, AC, linens and towels. Deck with gas grill, outside fire pit, large field, flower garden, playground. Located ½ mile from stoplight on Rt. 19. Major credit cards accepted. www.lrcabin.com

Long Point CabinsSummersville Lake304-872-0931Nestled away in the scenic mountains sur-rounding Summersville Lake, enjoy an amazing sunset as you soak in the hot tub then end the evening roasting marshmellows over the firepit under the starry sky. www.longpointcabins.com

Mountain Escape Chalets2 Deerwood Road, Summersville,WV304-872-4624 or 1-864-680-4010Surrounded by some of the world’s best out-door recreational opportunities, including white water rafting, boating and scuba diving on beautiful Summersville Lake. www.wvacabinrentals.com

Mountain Lake Campground and Cabins1898 Summersville Airport Road304-872-6222 or 877-686-6222Whether it is a family vacation, romantic get-away, or just to get away from it all, Mountain Lake Campground and Cabins is the perfect spot! Stay in one of the new Cozy Cabins or one of the lakefront cabins!www.mountainlakecampground.com

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Rustic Retreats89 Butternut Lane, Mt. Nebo, WV 1-888-991-7700 or 304-619-9211Come and enjoy the seclusion of Rustic Retreats. A vacation haven in “Almost Heaven” West Virginia near Summersville Lake. We welcome you to stay in one of our two story cabins, known for their comfort and beauty, while complement-ing a rustic atmosphere. Call today for your res-ervation or for more information on our cabins.www.wvrusticretreatcabins.com

Wilderness Lake ChaletsPO Box 337 Mt. Nebo, WV304-872-2426 or 800-741-1689A-Frames at Summersville Lake. Twelve fullyequipped chalets, nestled in the woods, Hottubs, Jacuzzi’s, AC, Gas fireplaces, satellite TV,Gas Grills, office, picnic areas, playground,horseshoe pits, etc. Major credit cards.www.bestwvcabins.com

Summersville Lake Retreat278 Summersville Lake Road, Mt. Nebo304-872-5975 or 888-872-5580CABINS • CAMPING • BOAT RENTALSIn the very heart of the Mountain Lakes Region of West Virginia, Summersville Lake Retreat has over 60 acres nestled among beautiful open meadows and woodland forests offering a variety of overnight accommodations. Gauley River National Recreation Area, within walking distance to Summersville Lake. A-Frame furnished Chalets constructed of native hemlock and fully equipped in a relaxing setting with Jacuzzi tubs, RV sites with full hookups, field and wooded tent sites, and sea kayak rentals. New cabins opened in 2011 with outdoor hot tubs! Open year-round. Major credit cards. www.summersvillelakeretreat.com

CAMPINGBattle Run Campground2981 Summersville Lake Road, Mt. Nebo877-444-6777Battle Run Campground is conveniently located south of Summersville, WV, on the shore of the largest lake in central West Virginia, Summers-ville Lake. Reservations cannot be made at the campground; all reservations are to be made through the call center or on the website. Reser-vations are taken from May 22nd through Aug 31st. Sites may be available on a first come-first served basis outside the reservation season. No pets and/or livestock. No all-terrain vehicles al-lowed. State law requires children 14 and under to wear a helmet while riding a bicycle. For more information, call 304-872-3459 or 304-872-3412. www.ReserveUSA.com

Mountain Lake Campground and CabinsCAMPING • CABINS • YURTS1898 Summersville Airport Road304-872-6222 or 877-686-6222Whether it is a family vacation, romantic get-away, or just to get away from it all, Mountain Lake Campground and Cabins is the perfect spot! Stay in one of their Lakefront Cabins, or choose from 250 campsites available wooded, open, or shaded lots. They also offer 132 sites with full Electric and Water hook-ups for Tents, RV’s, and Campers. Stay in one of the new Yurts… a unique way to camp! www.mountainlakecampground.com

WV Nazarene Music Park Campground7441 Webster Road, Summersville304-872-6853 or 304-872-6698Home of the Music in the Mountains Bluegrass Festival. From Summersville and Rt. 19, take Rt. 41 North and proceed 1.5 miles and take a left into the campground. Pull through sites, electric, water and sewer hook-ups, restroom and show-ers. Campfires must be in a fire ring. (Available at the office.)

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RESTAURANTSCafe Acropolis331 McMillion Drive • 304-872-0254Cafe Acropolis is one of Summersville’s finereateries, specializing in Greek & Italian Cuisine, which is prepared by the Owner & Chef Pete Kudurogianis. Dinner entrees include everything from Spaghetti and Meatballs, Eggplant Parmigiana, to Filet Mignon and Shish Kebabs all at reasonable prices. As a special treat, you can order specially prepared Turkish coffee. The Cafe Acropolis is located in a refurbished farm house finished in Greek tradition. Hours: Lunch Tuesday-Friday 11:30am-2:00pm; Dinner Tuesday-Thursday 5:00pm-9:00pm; Friday-Saturday 5:00pm-10:00pm; Closed Sunday and Monday.

Fran’s Restaurant607 Main Street • 304-872-6184Good food in a family diner located in downtown Summersville. Home cooked family style meals.

Fujiyami’s102 Merchant’s Walk Plaza, SummersvilleComing Soon!

Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse1028 Wal Street • 304-872-8988Summersville’s newest restaurant. Open 7 days a week Sunday - Thursday 11am - 9:30pm, Fri-day-Saturday 11am - 10pm. Hibachi and Sushi.

Lakeside Barbeque1898 Airport Road • 304-872-4060Seasonal hours Wednesday - Thursday 11am - 8pm, Friday-Saturday 11am - 9pm, Sunday 11am - 8pm. Burgers, steak, chicken, barbeque. Open Memorial Day - Labor Day.

Long Point Grille & Bar1289 Summersville Lake Road Mt Nebo304-872-2100Full service restaurant and bar with outdoordeck. Home-style & Italian food served withlocal hospitality. Pizza and calzones baked in wood fired brick oven. Children’s menu avail-able. Located across from scenic Long Point overlook of beautiful Summersville Lake. Motorcyclists, campers, boaters welcome.

Maloney’s Sports Pub & Grill603 Church Street • 304-872-8200Maloney’s is a family friendly local Sports Pub and Grill located in beautiful downtown Summers-ville. With eight high definition televisions, you will never miss your favorite team. A proud sup-porter of the West Virginia University Mountain-eers. Serving lunch and dinner. Monday-Friday 11am-11pm, Saturday 12pm-1am Team trivia every Thursday at 7pm. www.maloneyswv.com

Shoney’s Restaurant901 Industrial Drive North • 304-872-6785Family oriented chain serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fresh American food served in a sparkling clean and friendly environment.Sunday-Thursday 6am-9pm, Friday and Saturday 6am-10p. www.shoneys.com

Applebee’s 304-872-8800, 302 Merchants Walk

Arby’s 304-883-2078, 308 Merchants Walk

Bob Evans 304-872-8168, 104 Merchants Walk

Burger King 304-872-5925, 130 Irish Street

DiningThe City of Summersville has numerous options for dining to fit any budget. There are a variety of fast food and well known chain restaurants and some very popular local venues, including Greek & Italian Cuisine, wood fired pizza and calzones, some of the best burgers in the region and home cooked meals made from scratch. There is something to please everyone.


Longpointe Grille & Bar1289 Summersville Lake Road, Mt. Nebo 304-872-2100Full service restaurant and bar with outdoordeck. Home-style & Italian food served withlocal hospitality. Entertainment most weekends.

Maloney’s Sports Pub & Grill603 Church Street • 304-872-8200Maloney’s is a family friendly local Sports and Grill located in beautiful Summersville. Entertain-ment most weekends. Team trivia every Thursday at 7pm. Hours Monday-Friday 11am-11pm and Saturday 12pm-1am. www.maloneyswv.com

The Tractor Bar546 Wilderness Highway, Mount Nebo, WV 304-872-8100For an exciting night life and good music,come visit this super fun bar. The bar stoolsare old tractor seats. Live bands on weekends. Open Mic Night every Wednesday. www.thetractorbar.com

Dairy Queen 304-872-4641, 1119 Broad Street

Fat Eddies 304-872-0788, 2243 Summersville Lake Road, Mt. Nebo

Gino’s Pizza - Summersville 304-872-1001, 5329 Webster Road

Hardee’s 304-872-5749, 1401 Webster Road

Kentucky Fried Chicken 304-872-6905, 805 Northside Drive

La Carreta 304-872-6570, 205 Merchants Walk

Little Caesar’s Pizza 304-872-5333, 864 Broad Street

Long John Silver’s 304-872-5157, 813 Northside Drive

Mayor’s Place 304-619-9840,510 Water Street Summersville

McDonald’s 304-872-2883, 5950 Webster Road

Mi Patron Mexican Food 304-883-2570, 1210 Wal Street

Mumsey’s Iron Skillet304-846-4442, 761 Richwood Road, Richwood

Pizza Hut 304-872-5449, 809 Broad Street

Shoney’s 304-872-6785, 901 Industrial Drive

Sweet Frog 304-872-0030, 1026 Wal Street

Subway 304-872-5506, 221 Merchants Walk304-872-1839, 200 Wal Street

Taco Bell 304-872-5757, 902 Industrial Drive

Tudor’s Biscuit World304-872-9779, 5329 Webster Road

Wendy’s 304-872-2000, 811 Northside Drive

Night Life

Dining

Looking for some entertainment in the evening? Visit one of our evening spots for live music most weekends.

MARCH• St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 14Celebrate Irish heritage with the grand parade, great food, prizes and Irish beer.

APRIL• Feast of the Ramson April 18 Celebrates wild, incredible and edible ramps! Food, music, arts and crafts show, ramp dinner. Richwood. richwoodchamberofcommerce.com

JUNE• Music in the Mountains Bluegrass Festival June 24-27 – Annual festival of Bluegrass Music offers the best of the best with over 40 performers. Camping, food, and vendors are available on the grounds. adamsandandersonbluegrass.com

• WV Quilt Festival June 18-20Held every year at the Summersville Arena & Conference Center. You won’t want to miss seeing the finest quilts in the region! Vendors and classes throughout the entire festival. Concessions also available. wvquilters.org

JULY• Fourth of July Fireworks – Held every year at Northside. Sponsored by the City of Summersville and the Summersville Convention & Visitors Bureau

• Nicholas County Fair Early July Amusement rides, food, entertainment, games and activities. Held at the Nicholas County Veterans Memorial Park.

• Scenic Mountain Triathon July 11-12Swim, run, and bike in the Monongahela National Forest near Richwood. richwoodchamberofcommerce.com

AUGUST• Cherry River Festival July 27 - Aug 1Annual festival held in Richwood. Entertainment, parades, games, craft and food vendors. cherryriverfestival.org

• Summersville Lake Retreat Lighthouse Festival August 22 — Lots of vendors, food, entertainment, door prizes and more. Climb the lighthouse for a beautiful view of Summersville Lake. summersvillelakeretreat.com

• Sewell Mountain Sailing Association Mountain Mama Hospice Regatta August 22-23 — Racing, good food, music, prizes and raffles. soapysails.webs.com

SEPTEMBER• Nicholas County Potato Festival September 11-12 – in downtown Summersville. Celebrate friends, fun, neighbors and potatoes. Plenty of games, entertainment, amusement rides, pet pageant, mashed potato, tater tot and hot wing eating contests, potato decorating, food, craft vendors, Grand Parade, tractor and car shows, 5K race, spud hunt and sack race, potato display and auction. Firemen’s Parade and Potato Idol Contest. nicholascountypotatofestival.com

• Country Hardware Day – Held annually in September, Entertainment, Corn mill grinding, hot dogs and drinks, old time fun and games.www.hardmans.com

• Grape Stompin’ Festival September 19-20 – Sponsored by Kirkwood Winery. Entertainment, wine tasting and tours, food, games and activities. Special grape stomping contest. kirkwood-wine.com

• Gauley Fest – September 17-20. Sponsored by the American Whitewater Association, this festival celebrates white water rafting. Activities include entertainment, vendors, food and high adventure on the Gauley River. Held at the Nicholas County Veterans Memorial Park

• Craigsville Fall Festival September 14-19 – Parades, arts and crafts, food, entertainment, Queen’s Pageant, Children’s Pageant and more

Fairs & Festivals

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Shopping

All Creatures Feed & Pet3019 Webster Road (Nicholas Village)304-872-4422

Archers Den3023 Webster Road (Nicholas Village)304-872-0075

Big Lots 2093 Webster Road (Nicholas Village)304-872-2279

Burkes Outlet600 Wal Street304-872-7297

Carpet & Floor Store50 Stonewall Drive304-872-5696

Christy’s Trading Post2243 Summersville Lake RoadMt. Nebo, WV 26679304-872-9101All your camping and fishing needs as well as Summersville Lake souvenirs.

West Virginia’s hardware and home store.

Dust Off Your MemoriesVisit an old fashioned hardware store, where the wood floors creak,

you’re greeted with a smile and you can still buy quality merchandise.

1300 Webster Rd, Summersville, WV 26651(304) 872-2821 • www.hardmans.com

Local gift shops and big name retailersSummersville has many quaint shops that are ideal for browsing and finding the perfect gift or souvenir. There are many primitive shops, specialty shops, antiques, sporting goods, department stores, and collectibles and food items unique to the area.

Summersville has a distillery and a winery--the Isaiah Morgan Distillery and Kirkwood Winery located on Phillips Road off Rt. 19.

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Summersville has a distillery and a winery--the Isaiah Morgan Distillery and Kirkwood Winery located on Phillips Road off Rt. 19.

Cornerstone Boutique & Consignment Shop508 Main Street, Suite 100304-872-1100New and used clothing, primitives, tarts & tart warmers, dishware, household goods, crafts and jewelry. Monday-Friday 9am-6pm; Saturday 10am-2pm.

Country Potpourri / Gauley River Rustics535 Summersville Lake Road, Mt. Nebo, WV304-872-4132, 304-651-2757A cozy collection of country antiques with hand-crafted candles, decorative artwork and more displayed in a rustic atmosphere. Take Rt. 129 off Rt. 19 and go towards Summersville

PO Box 567 • 19 Memorial Park RoadSummersville, WV [email protected]

www.summersvillechamber.com

Welcome to Summersville!

6200 Webster RdSummersville, WV

(304) 883-2518

We have a wide variety of items

ranging from antique furniture, glassware, crocks, primitives & crafts.

The Good Old Stuff

45 W. Mt. Lookout Rd • Mt. Lookout, WV(304) 872-1885 • [email protected]

ANTIQUESWALNUT GROVE

Shop Downtown

Just 1-1/2 miles off of Rt. 19Dam. 1/2 mile on Rt. 129. Saturday 11-6 or by appointment.

Country Roads Primitives 364 East Mt. Lookout Road304-651-9306 www.countryroadsprimitives.com Plates, candles, pretty things, signs, wall hang-ings, lights, floral & pip berries, specialty items Tuesday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm and Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm.

Creative Cakes & Floral1309 Webster Road304-872-7142Floral shop as well as a bakery with everything from cupcakes to bridal cakes.


Crystal’s Fun Fashionables9414 Webster Road304-872-3954

Dodrill Jewelers213 Merchants Walk304-872-0193

Dollar General3011 Webster Road304-872-1036

Dollar Tree203 Merchants Walk Plaza304-872-7913

Down Home Candles & Crafts822 Broad Street 304-872-8398Crafts, Primitives, Candles, Gifts and more!

Family Dollar828 Broad Street304-872-6997

Gauley River Pottery526 W. Mount Lookout RoadMount Lookout304-872-2841www.wvpottery.comEvery piece of pottery is hand crafted starting as a ball of clay and thrown on a wheel, no two are exactly the same. If you look closely you will find throw lines or maybe a finger print. Our pottery is made for every day use in modern kitchens but

is striking enough for display in any home. Come visit our working studio and full gallery. Watch us make the pottery while you shop. Our hours are 10-5 Wednesday through Sunday.

Glade Creek Floral Gallery8430 Webster Road304-872-2105Floral arrangements, plantsand gifts.

Grand Home Furnishings810 Northside Drive304-883-2370www.grandfurnishings.com

Hardman’s Hardware1300 Webster Road 304-872-2821www.hardmans.comTake a step back in time as you browse among the goods of quality and value for a unique gift. Antiques, vintage store fix-tures and wood floors make for a memorable first (but not last) visit. Major credit cards.

Hibbett Sports Inc.217 Merchants Walk304-872-0505

Jackson’s Meat Shop3001 Webster Road304-872-0209Quality meat cuts andseasonal produce, variety ofWV products.

Johnson’s Sporting Goods3003 Webster Road(Nicholas Village)304-872-4141

King Cut TobaccoSummersville3013 Webster Road 304-872-0749 Mt. Nebo548 Wilderness Highway 304-872-5350

Kirkwood Winery45 Winery Lane304-872-7332Wine tasting and tours. Gift baskets and souvenir gifts.www.kirkwood-wine.com

Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse5200 Webster Road304-872-5300

Minnich Florist3027 Webster Road(Nicholas Village)304-872-1080Floral arrangement, giftsand plants

Mountain Lake Campground General Store1898 Summersville Airport Rd Summersville304-872-6222All your camping needs as well as unique gifts and souvenirs.

No Place Like Home6200 Webster Road304-883-2518Wood and grapevine crafts, signs & pictures, country prim-itives, candles & tarts, shutters & shelves, quilted purses, local artists & crafts.

Peebles233 Merchants Walk Mall304-872-4190

Walnut Grove Antiques is a Jenny Lind style building that came from Gad, WV. The house was moved from

the town when the homes were torn down to build Summersville Lake/Dam.

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Rt. 19 Flea Market 304-651-1477Just north of Summersville on US Route 19 “If they don’t have it, they’ll get it for you!” West Virginia items, antiques, crafts, Harley items, tools and more!

Rue 21257 Merchants Walk Plaza304-872-5374Clothing. Hours: Monday-Sat-urday 10am-9pm and Sunday 11am-6pm

Sarge’s Dive Shop1706 Airport Road304-872-1782www.sarges.net

Sears Hometown Store50 Stonewall Drive304-872-4366

Serenity Gifts400 Fairview Heights Road304-872-8542Located in the Summersville Regional Medical Center.

Shabby Treasures1400 Webster RoadSummersville Twig Wreaths, reclaimed and repurposed for the home, gently loved and reclaimed treasures. 304-651-9538

Shoe ShowOne Gateway Center304-872-5440

Smoker Friendly304-872-60001 Gateway Center

Summerville Lake Marina 1706 Airport Road 304-872-1331 summersvillelakemarina.com

Summersville Radio Shack4089 Webster Road304-872-2926

The Good Old Stuff6200 Webster Road304-883-2518Antiques and primitives, bottles, jars, Fenton, Blenko and Fos-toria glass, rockers, china and china cabinets.

The Quilt Shoppe521 Main Street304-872-0959A full service quilt and fabric shop located in downtown Summers-ville. Over 6,000 bolts of fabric, unique displays, patterns, fat quarters, bundles and more. Tues-day-Friday 9am-5pm Saturday 10am-3pm. wvquiltshoppe.com

Wal Mart Super CenterOne Gateway Center304-872-6734

Wildwood Inn & Antiques100 Wildwood Inn Drive304-872-4944Antique shop on premise.

CONVENIENCE STORESGo-Mart6088 Webster Road304-872-7300

Little General308 Merchants Walk304-872-7188

Mountaineer Mart900 Industrial Drive304-872-2123

Sheetz1300 Wal Street304-872-6912

Summersville Sunoco5372 Webster Road304-872-8860

U-Save Travel PlazaRoute 19, Junction 129,Mt. Nebo304-872-8377

Walnut Grove Antiques45 W. Mt. Lookout RdMt. Lookout, WV304-872-1885walnutgroveantiques.llc@gmail.comWednesday-Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm-6:00pm. Rustic Jenny Lind building with timeless treasures, antiques, primitives, artwork and much more.

PHARMACIESCVS Pharmacy700 North Side Drive 304-872-4980

Mountain LakePharmacy1129 Broad St. 304-872-9000

Nicholas Pharmacy421 Main St. 304-872-2777

Summersville RegionalMedical CenterPharmacy400 Fairview Hts.304-872-8481

Walgreens Pharmacy5870 Webster Rd. 304-872-4394

Wal Mart Pharmacy200 Wal Street304-872-7039


RICHWOOD CREATIONS

R ichwood Creations, located in Summersville, West Virginia, is more than just a line of high-end wood products and rustic home

decor. It is also a nonprofit created to help support the surrounding communities. With the support, generosity, inspiration and creativity of many wonderful people, Richwood Creations was founded in the summer of 2012 in an effort to provide local employment, and funding for Young Life Ministries operating in Richwood, West Virginia.

Richwood Creations’ intent is to sustain jobs, and raise money to keep Young Life Ministries strong and vibrant in a community that is desperately in need. Your support of this not-for-profit artisan wood business is literally changing lives in the heart of Appalachia. All materials and resources are sourced locally or within the state.Each piece of wood is hand selected for every order. After perfecting our customer’s design, personalized orders are engraved onto the wood through a unique laser process. We then package it with care and send it on its way! From start to finish, we prioritize meticulous attention to detail and a handmade authenticity.

Richwood Creations has been featured on the Today Show and in Country and HGTV magazines. Items available include clocks, coasters, ipad holders, lazy susans, rolling pins, serving trays, wall hangings and seasonal items. All items can be personalized. They are available for purchase at www.richwood-creations.com or at Nordstrom department stores around the country.

Apostolic Life Center104 Reynolds St.Summersville, WV 26651304-872-7289

Emmanuel Baptist Church800 Luna DriveSummersville, WV 26651304-872-4732

Gilboa First Church of God187 Turnpike RoadSummersville, WV 26651304-872-6539

Mountain State Baptist Church809 West Webster RoadSummersville, WV 26651304-872-6552

Nazarene Camp6461 Webster RoadSummersville, WV 26651304-872-1291

Summersville Presbyterian Church427 Water StreetSummersville, WV 26651304-872-2371

Saint Martins Episcopal Church221 McKees Creek RoadSummersville, WV 26651304-872-5594

Summersville Baptist ChurchCorner Spruce & Main StreetSummersville, WV 26651304-872-1361

Summersville Seventh Day Adventist Church70 Friends R Fun DriveSummersville, WV 26651304-872-6958

Calvary Baptist Church1134 South Broad St.Summersville, WV 26651304-872-5748

Faith Works Mission Church820 Northside DriveSummersville, WV 26651304-872-1057

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Local Places of Worship

Memorial United Methodist1317 Webster RoadSummersville, WV 26651304-872-3221

Dotson Simpson United Methodist632 Margaret StreetSummersville, WV 26651304-872-4863

New Life Assembly1240 Houston Memorial DriveSummersville, WV 26651304-872-1897

Saint John Catholic Church1704 Webster RoadSummersville, WV 26651304-872-2554

Southern Baptist Fellowship201 Irish StreetSummersville, WV 26651304-872-5334

New Beginnings Worship Center 307 Broad Street Summersville, WV 26651 304-872-4469

Heated Swimming PoolsSwimming BeachJumping PillowMiniature GolfGolf Cart RentalsPavilionBoat & Camper StorageGift Shop with Snack BarThemed WeekendsPlaygroundsBasketball CourtsHaunted TrailGroup Event PlanningRestaurantStuff a BuddyLocated beside a Marina, And much more...

At Summersville Lake,West Virginia’s Largest!

Campsites • Lakefront Cabins • Cozy CabinsYurt Rentals • Camper Rentals • Seasonals

Visitors are drawn to the lakes rolling hills, cascading cliffs and 60 miles of shoreline. As the largest lake in the state, Summersville Lake attracts visitors with all kinds of wish lists. Though their vacation goals differ, they all come away with the same impression of this reservoir: it’s an ideal vacation spot, sure to exceed your expectations.

1-877-686-6222 • MountainLakeCampground.com [email protected]

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