Area Attractions

A Spectacular Array Of Attractions Near Our West Virginia Hotel Resort

• American Mountain Theatre - Enjoy the freshest sound in the mountains. The fun begins the moment the Due Time Band hits the stage. Performing both contemporary and classic Country, Bluegrass, Cajun, Western Swing, Pop, and Gospel - these talented entertainers love to perform - and it shows!
• Blackwater Falls - where many observation points afford you panoramic views of the half-mile-wide canyon. The black water is a result of leached tannic acid from fallen hemlock and red spruce trees. The falls are one of the most photographed sites in West Virginia.
• Blackwater Outdoor Adventures - offering an unforgettable excursion down West Virginia’s whitewater rapids along the Cheat River. *Discount coupons available at Canaan Valley Resort.
• Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge - The Nation's 500th Fish & Wildlife Refuge offers more than 20 miles of public-use trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing. Upcoming 2008 events
• Cass Scenic Railroad - featuring old logging trains pulled by Shay Engines, restored as a living museum of railroading and lumbering. The train operates from Memorial Day through Labor Day and on fall foliage weekends in October.
• Dolly Sods Wilderness Area - The 10,215 acre property is located on the Alleghany Plateau, par of the Alleghany mountain range. The plant life is unique in that is is normally found in areas farther north. Flowering plants (May - Early July) that can be found include rhodeodendron, mountain laurel, and wild azaleas. Open year round (except during winter storms, visitors should use caution as storms develop rapidly) offering breathtaking views, scenic overlooks, hiking trails, a picnic area and camping area.
• Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad - where you can ride the rails of Cheat Mountain … featuring the Durbin Rocket, The Salamander, and Tygart Flyer Railroads.
• Mountain Made Artisan Gallery - Contemporary style marries Appalachian tradition in the Buxton & Landstreet Building a former coal company store, which has been carefully restored to bring new life into the historic structure. The Artisan Gallery features the work of 600 West Virginia artisans. *Lodge packages can be offered to participants of art classes.
• MountainMade Country Store - Featuring locally baked bread and tarts, soaps and oils, children toy’s and crafts, the MountainMade Country Store located on Front Street in Thomas, is a great place to find a truly authentic West Virginia souvenir.
• Mountain Trail Rides - see the mountains of beautiful West Virginia from horseback while riding through Canaan Valley. *Discount coupons offered at Canaan Valley Resort.
• National Radio Astronomy Observatory - If there is anyone out there, the scientists will find them!
• Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad - a diesel-powered, open-window coach train. A 3.5-hour round trip takes you through the South Branch Trough, where you might see a soaring eagle.
• Seneca Caverns - at more than 300 million years old, West Virginia's largest caverns.
• Seneca Rocks - a 900-foot-high formation with a visitor's center at the base.
• Smoke Hole Caverns - where the Appalachian Mountains were thrust up 225 million years ago. First used by American Indians, then by Union and Confederate soldiers, the caverns have been open to the public since the 1940s.