One thing I've learned so far visiting West Virginia: This part of Appalachia is obsessed with…read morecryptids. Mothman, Bigfoot, Sheepsquatch ... the gang's all here in West VA. The community really leans into myths and spooky legends, and you'll find restaurants, shops, food and drinks named after these cultural conspiracy theory characters all over the place. The Thrifty Mountaineer is the place to visit in Morgantown if you're into cryptids, because there are so many cryptid items for sale! Plushies, t-shirts, books, keychains, patches and so much more available. Mothman is THE cryptid of the state, and there are lots of Mothman things here. We picked up some Mothman potato chips, because we were curious what Mothman chips would taste like. (Turns out, Mothman tastes a lot like barbecue Lay's.) The store is also an overstock and liquidation store, a notary public and a place to get financial coaching. I can't even make this up. This store is so cool and random, and there are surprises around every corner. The people who work here are hella chill. But you'd have to be if you own and operate a friggin' store dedicated to cryptids, right? If you sell soap that smells like the Flatwoods Monster, you can't take yourself too seriously. These guys like to have fun.

Such a fun place to stop while in the Morgantown area! They have a decent sized parking lot and…read moresome fun signage outside. The inside consists of two rooms full of cryptid merchandise, general thrifty items, clothing, and your typical touristy gifts. They have a thrift "bin" which is essentially a table full of random stuff for $2. We found an unopened 6-pack of Hanes boxers and some replacement inner tubes that would fit a dirt bike. They have very fairly priced shirts for men, women, and children. I left with a $3 Bacardi tshirt and a $.50 corkscrew in a velvet drawstring bag. The staff couldn't be more friendly or helpful. They were so pleasant. There are two comfy chairs in the middle of the main room where you can relax while the rest of your party shops around. I'll definitely be back to share this experience with others.

Ok wow I loved this place!!!! So much fun stuff in each of the different rooms. I found some fun…read morechristmas ornaments, both kitsch and antique-looking. They have a nice selection of antique items and decor items. Love the Christmas feel:)

This place is incredibly awesome! I've had several custom framing jobs and Penelyn VanOrange is…read moretruly a professional in not only this area but any medium she touches. Great unique gifts for every occasion! Check this place out!

Great shop full of local artists' works of all media. Right downtownread more

Honestly, these people are some of the nicest people ever! Schoolhouse Earth is 3 different…read morebuildings with so many unique items and gifts. Many different one of a kind knock knacks but also some pretty cool house items and dip/soup mixes as well as spices. Around the one building there are goats that you can feed! I'm glad we got to stop here and take some time to look around. If you are in the area you should definitely stop and shop.

Love Schoolhouse Earth. We went for their 40th anniversary today and Every Employee was so nice…read moreand caring. Great shops, good prices and my granddaughter getting to feed the goats is an added + like my daughter got to do 20 some years ago. Highly Recommend.

This was a quaint shop with some unique wood Christmas tree items. The person working was welcoming…read moreand knew the area well. Was able to get some ornaments fir the tree that will remind us of Thomas WV.

Always has the cutest stuff!! The owner is so darn sweet as well! Has some Halloween stuff in the…read moreback as well & usually some other miscellaneous items

Stopped here on a way home from a wedding. Absolutely adorable with what seems like never ending…read moreChristmas and antique items. My boyfriend and I grabbed some hot spiced apple cider and ventured around for 20 minutes. Ended up talking to the owner, Ashley - who is the 2nd generation owner, during check out and had a great chat. The store, which clearly was a historical home, has an interesting history. Definitely recommend asking about it. Prices are fair, plus you get to support a small business. Looking forward to stopping by on our way home for thanksgiving.

From the owner: specializes in country décor and more. We are a family-owned and oriented store located on RT 51…read moreWe are located right before Randall's Restaurant When you enter our store you can anticipate a delightful shopping experience. Shop Locally Made Gifts and More Our primary purpose is to market beautiful unique items that no one else has. We provide a wide variety of merchandise including but not limited to hand crafted wooden décor, antique furniture, country items, primitive items, rustic Americana items, hand-sewn dolls, jewelry, handbags, essentials for the home, and woodsy cabin décor. Curtains, rugs and so much more You can expect to find lots of unique primitive country decor products where the imperfections make them perfect! Primitive country decor items such as handmade candles, chiseled tin, berries and florals, twinkle lights, and more. We also have seasonal homemade items for upcoming 4th of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. By purchasing products handmade in the USA, you are putting money back in the pockets of fellow Americans and are helping to keep small businesses alive and thriving. With our convenient 30-day layaway and friendly customer service -- you can rely on The Kountry Kottage for complete satisfaction. Come visit our store today!

Drove 40 minutes to get something for my mom for Mother's Day. Every source says "opens at 11:00"…read more Get there at 11:05, not open. Knock on door, nothing. Attached photo is on front door. Paid to park, walked two blocks. How can I give you more than one star if I cannot even get in the front door. I guess I'll add that it looked nice through the window.

Adorable little place and all the volunteers are so sweet! The gifts and displays are all so cute…read moreand well thought out. Lots of love

Great little shop! Definitely hippie and they have fun random gifts like clothing, soaps and…read morelotions, some local honey, bags, jewelry, sunglasses, glass bottles, and children's toys. I picked up some super soft pajama pants, honey sticks, and small bird toys. They could definitely up their customer service game but really liked the variety of items in the shop.

This is a little gift shop/boutique in Davis, WV. The owner makes natural bath and body products -…read moreI'm a fan of the lavender balm. There's also a pretty nice selection of cute hippie-ish jewelry too. There's also some items that seem a little counter to the eco/environmentally-friendly theme that the store seems to be cultivating. For example some mass produced wallet-type items and fast fashion gloves. They're cute, but felt a little out of place with the natural body products, pot paraphernalia, and bulk spices/herbs. Overall, we like this shop and almost always pop in when we're in the Davis/Thomas/Oakland area for outdoor sports.

The cutest store ever with the nicest woman ever! She was such a good conversationalist and so…read moreunbelievably nice to us! If you go to the pine lodge steak house to eat, you can show your receipt at this store for a 10% discount on your purchase! She has the cutest souvenirs and they were not overpriced! Also a lot of handmade things and jewelry in there as well! The woman was even so sweet to give us a free gift at the end! 10000% recommend this amazing little shop!

Cute little shop with nice jewelry,crafts, and local products. I purchased peanut butter fudge and…read morea hand brewed bomb pop lemonade. The bomb pop lemonade was very refreshing and hit the spot during the summer heat. One of the Owners Roland Weeks was so polite and kind. Definitely a people person. Highly recommend this cute shop for anyone in need of an adorable gift.

I just discovered this place and decided to grab a few different types of tea. Each one is…read morephenomenal! The service was excellent-I took quite awhile looking through the MANY tea options and they were patient and still answered all my questions. The shop was so cozy and had great deals. I'll definitely be a return customer. I don't need to go anywhere else for my tea and I won't!

The food was pretty good! Portions and quality is great! The tomato soup was very hot and tasted…read moreauthentic. Mimosas were expensive but tasted good. The tuna melt was very tasty and the side salad was of great portion. The brie sandwich was ok. It didnt have a lot of flavor, but it hit the spot. Everything seemed to be clean. The staff was slow and we did wait for a while for the food. Staff wasn't extremely friendly either.