Really enjoyed our quick adventure here. The water was perfect, loved the individual changing rooms…read moreand floaties in the women's bathhouse. The check in was easy and because it's reservation only, the number of people allowed makes it less crowded. The temperature of the water is perfect -- not super hot. The depth is 6ft so many cannot touch the ground. The sulphur smell isn't that strong. Loved the bit of history that they gave us at the end My only wish is that I could stay in there all day!! I will definitely try to get back here.

Part of our Girl's Trip earlier this year. My friend had made reservations so be sure to do that…read morebefore coming here. We went around March and it was freezing outside! Parking can def be tricky so be sure to come about 10-15 mins early to get the rules of what is to be expected. They are very organized and do have separate slots for co-ed, family-friendly, and separate female and male houses. My friend and I got the women's only warm springs and IT IS A MUST try. Like I mentioned earlier, very organized and a fantastic experience. We managed to get a dressing room to leave our belongings there and last minute decided to go in the nude. You do have the option to wear your bathing suit - your level of comfort! It was AMAZING. The water was perfect and the silence/meditation was much needed in my life. The rocks on the bottom of the springs to step on and floaties to float on. It's a really great experience I'm so happy I got to try it. Be sure to check out the website for additional information and make reservations - it is part of the Omni Hotel (https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/homestead-virginia/wellness/warm-springs-pools?utm_source=GMBlisting&utm_medium=organic) Oh, and there is a REALLY delicious restaurant across the street (called The Inn - be sure to make reservations because they do tend to get crowded)!

What a beautiful spot!…read more Definitely worth the time to stop. They have picnic tables and trash cans available too so you can have a cute little picnic. Peak Fall, end of October, resulted in beautiful, colorful foliage and makes for some gorgeous pictures.

A nice spot with an amazing view. There are two large parking areas which do suggest that it has a…read morelot going on but in early September, there was only one other person here! The view over the valley is tremendous. There is a picnic pavilion and a marker which points out a local tragedy. It reads, "Off Young's Monument Rd. (.3M) is grave site of Henry & Lucinda Young. A Confed. militiaman or sympathizer, he was killed by Union troops nearby on 8 Sept. 1861. Details of Young's life and death are scant and confused, symbolizing divided loyalties, tragic times and enduring saga of Civil War in WV, when state was pitted against state and brother against brother. New road in 1970 required reburial." Worth a stop. Use caution if you're coming from southbound. [Review 20396 overall - 114 in West Virginia - 1374 of 2023.]

Today Noel and I went to Flatwoods WV to start the FreeBraxxie.com scavenger hunt to find all 5…read moreFlatwoods Monster Chairs where you take a selfie with Braxxie. There are 5 locations A-E Once you have all 5 selfies, you go to the Sutton Visitors Center aka Flatwoods Monster Musuem inside a 1890 Old Drug Store Building. They will reward your efforts and fun with a FreeBraxxie.com sticker. This is location D, 4th on our stop!! Located in Sutton, WV at Cafe Cimino Country Inn along the Elk River. The Flatwoods Monster Chair is in the side Garden area. Located at 616 Main Street just up from the Flatwoods Monster Musuem. My daughter and I had a real blast on this scavenger hunt. We earned our stickers. Once you load your pics, tag them FreeBraxxie.com. I hope if you do this you have a wonderful time like we did!!!

If you are anywhere near Covington or Hot Springs, Virginia…read more I definitely recommend a stop here. The view and the sound of the falls is fantastic! Just bit of warning: if you don't drive in the mountains. Go slow, sharp turns going up and down the mountain. Plus, be very careful when pulling in or out. There are blind curves on both sides.

This scenic waterfall / overlook is located on Rte. 220 in Alleghany County, about 5 miles north of…read moreCovington. The road is very windy as you approach the overlook area, but the property has had extensive renovations to the overlook and grounds so that visitors can more safely stop and enjoy the view. There are a number of shaded picnic tables at the overlook. One star off as there is no direct access to the falls or trails nearby. I get it though; I'm sure that there is a safety risk.

Bridge Day was SOOO much fun. Not only was there such beautiful scenery but we got to see a tons of…read morebase jumps from the river down below. We took the bus to watch at the landing spot. Such a great vantage point. We watched the jumpers land on target, in the water and in a tree! Also enjoyed watching the rappelling as well. Great atmosphere. Loved it!

When there is something unique that you come across you either keep the information to yourself or…read moreyou spread the word. It always amazes me that people don't explore the cities within their state as well as states that border your own. West Virginia is no exception. If you ever feel the need to spend a weekend camping but also watching people base jump, then it doesn't get better than this. The New River Gorge Bridge gets closed for this one day of the year to celebrate the completion of its initial building. There are people jumping and rappelling down to the banks below. Camp out near and watch them come down or join the masses up on the bridge to watch from above. ~

Passed thru the area on the way home. We first came here in the spring.. day trip to see…read morewaterfalls. We saw the power plant and waterfalls. Very close to cathedral falls.

Peace, Solitude, A time to turn to quieter days, a time to recharge the inner batteries…read more On more than one occasion, I have traveled to this area and I've come to love it. The first was probably close to 30 years ago when I was living outside of Pittsburgh and heading south, I missed the turnoff to the US 19 shortcut to I-77 and made a correction and followed the Gauley River. It was in October and I was beautiful. Times have moved on since then and times have changed. Kids have grown up, I remarried and moved in a different direction in my career but I keep being drawn back to this place. Not sure but it may be the contrast. From the East, you have the New River which rises in the Mountains of NC of which I am a native. Not new but very old, quite at times but turbulent at others. From the side is the smaller Gauley and while smaller, a very vigorous stream. They come together at the town of Gauley River. The Gauley and the New River combine at this point to form the Kanawa in it's journey to become part of the Ohio. At the same time, mighty rail lines converge as well to form a contrast. Power or nature and industry on one side, but the quiet acceptance and tranquility of the other. I love this place for several reasons. The Beauty is one, particularly in the fall with fall colors but more importantly the underlying presence of the forces on nature and industry. Alli in all, somehow a since of tranquity and peace is maintained and that is what I love. I love to walk down on an early morning and watch the trains laden with cold go by. A gentle stream of traffic go by. The only confusion comes from natural events such as Waterfalls, Locks , etc Love this place because it is one of the few places i can gather my thoughs

Tony and I discovered this lovely location on Saturday June 15th, we were driving to Prince, WV to…read moresee the Art Deco Train Station when we saw the sign for Glade Creek. Turn off is on the right, just before you cross the bridge crossing the New River. The road is all gravel and not in bad condition but very busy. There were many cars and trucks up and down this road. There are a lot of pullover spots but we saw a sign that said Gladecreek Sandbar Rd so we cut to the left heading over the hillside down to the river through the trees and brush. It opened into a clearing, to the right was drive up camping tent sites (no electric available) and to the left was walk in tent sites (No electric there too) and in the middle was parking, bathhouse and boat ramp available for use. There was also a couple of picnic tables near the boat ramp and once at the end of the ramp to the left and right come really nice places to spend the day fishing and swimming and having fun. The water is a little swift here and there are boaters coming down the river in rafts going whitewater rafting. It is all very nice and with the sun shining very lovely and relaxing...I want to camp and fish now!!!!

We are walking around doing what we do fun in public art, and it on here for everyone to see. This…read moreis the west side wonder it's on the side of a road you can get out walk very easily and see it.

Every visit is a great visit. GOOD EATS!! Very local…read morehome-cooked food hospitality offered up each visit. Owner is friendly and appreciates her customers. Quaint charming old school roadside dinner is a gem we love to visit and so glad it remain consistently good.

Our experience did not feel like home cooking. Our dinners felt like they were just served from a…read morepremade food service or prepackaged food - like Gordon food service or restaurant depot. It was a very disappointing experience. We e were hoping for that felt home cooked. Ambiance was what you would expect from a small town restaurant.

I was looking for a scenic drive in West Virginia, and this certainly seemed to fit the bill - I…read morehad first read about it in one of those "1000 Things You Must Etc" books, and it wasn't a huge way out of the way from where I was staying in Fayetteville. I made a huge loop by going New River Gorge up to Richwood and across Hwys 39 and 150, then completing the loop by driving back towards Lewisburg and along I-64 by Grandview State Park before closing up in Fayetteville. That loop will take you at least a good 6 hours or so. The funny thing is that I considered most of that lovely drive more scenic than Hwy 150 itself, which is supposed to be the pinnacle of it all. I mean, Hwy 150 has some nice scenery, don't get me wrong, but it was about 6 pullout vistas of the same valley scene, just at different lookout points. Not as much versatility as I saw on the rest of the drive, where you might see old farmhouses, roadside waterfalls, curvy mountain climbs, etc. If pressed for time, I would have cut the Hwy 150 part of it and just taken 39 all the way until it gets to Mill Point and resume south. That was my favorite part of the highway, going through the old town of Richwood, seeing the roadside waterfalls, and stopping to see the Falls Of Hills Creek. It certainly doesn't hurt to see 150 if you have the time, and nobody's asked me to write a "1000 Things You Must Etc" book so I clearly may be breaking from the party line, but if your timeline is tight I am just throwing the idea out. Just know if you do that any road you drive in West Virginia will be lovely, officially designated or not.