Fayetteville is neighborly, with an old-fashioned brand of neighborliness often lacking in congested cities. Fayetteville is a pretty, homey town with its lawns and flowers , shrubbery and well kept homes. It is surrounded by a wealth of scenic beauty. Situated in the mountains of picturesque southern West Virginia, adjacent to the New River Gorge National River National Park, Fayetteville has become a hub of world class outdoor recreation. This area offers some of the nation's most challenging rock climbing , mountain biking , kayaking and whitewater rafting .
Accommodations are plentiful and surprisingly varied.
Fayetteville offers bed and breakfast accommodations in historic homes, modern hotel facilities, convenient rustic cabins and camping for those who like to rough it. A visit to the area would not be complete without an afternoon spent wandering the streets of historic Fayetteville. Art galleries, antique stores and specialty shops offer an electric shopping experience. You'll find an array of West Virginia arts and crafts and homegrown goodies, as well as furniture, glassware and collectibles. Numerous musical festivals and concerts are held throughout the summer at nearby Camp Washington Carver.