History colors every community with much celebrated coal mining and railroad heritage. Walk along quaint streets in historic towns such as Beckley, Lewisburg and Fayetteville, tracing Civil War monuments and battles discovering an atmosphere lost in time. The State's finest golf course challenge novices as well as experts with unique course designs, complemented by ever changing scenery and wildlife. With four distinct seasons, the region reflects new, exciting views and activities with the changing of the winds. Spring offers limitless beauty with varying species of flora and fauna coming to life, highlighted in State Parks by naturalist hikes and nature trails.
Summer relaxes into outdoor entertainment, concerts, festivals and unending adventures.
Winter facilitates skiing and snowboarding, with indoor activities ranging from superb holiday shopping and fine entertainment with dinner theaters and holiday performances throughout the region. Offering fun for all ages and interests, Southern West Virginia is perfect for any vacation plan, including perfect hub and spoke tours. This manual will help you custom-design your own tour or feel free to use the sample itineraries enclosed. Although the information is current at the time of printing, changes do occur, so please always call ahead to confirm listings. Also, call the Southern West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau to have additional copies of this guide mailed to you or to find out about upcoming FAM tours.