Nice visitor center with clean restrooms and cool souvenirs. There are no views of the New River…read moreBridge here (that's the Canyon Rim Visitor Center). Worth it to stop in and get trail info before visiting Sandstone Falls and completing the Boardwalk Trail and Island Loop Trail there.

Sandstone is one of four visitor centers for the New River Gorge National Park. It is just north…read moreof I-64 and the State Rte. 20 interchange (exit 139). This visitor center is in the southern end of the park, and is noted for its "green design." Note that you cannot view the bridge from this location. You can, however, pick up maps and information, engage with a park ranger, view the Native Garden, view interpretative displays, get a cancellation stamp for the National Park, browse the small bookstore, buy a souvenir, or visit the clean rest room (accessible from outside even with office is closed).

Great stop right off of I-77. Clean bathrooms, lots of brochures for lodging and attractions, a few…read morevending machines, water fountains, and there's a gift shop. Next to the building there is a Vietnam War memorial, and several covered pavilions with picnic tables, making it a great place to picnic! Lots of garbage cans but didn't see any recycling bins. :( There's a few fast food and sit down restaurants in the vicinity as well.

This was a nice visitor center! We got some great info! Loved the options in the shop, however, we…read moredo wish there were more WV patches and magnets. We looked all over town and couldn't find any, thought that this spot would have it.

This visitor center sits next to the iconic bridge over New River Gorge. It has ample parking. The…read moreinterior offers a gift shop, a basic introductory movie, and occasional educational events. It also has rocking chairs inside if you want to look out over the river. Outside the building is a walkway that goes down a significant number of stairs to a platform that looks out towards the bridge. It likely has some of the best views of any National Park visitor center you're ever likely to find. It's also a good place to get information and load up on water before heading down into the gorge where amenities are limited and cell service is generally absent. There's no charge to stop in.

If you're visiting New River gorge, this is probably the second stop you make after the incredible…read moreoverlook to the bridge. The visitor center is clean and there is plenty of parking. There are restrooms inside but the building is not dog friendly. They did have the national parks passport stamp so my husband was very excited about that. The building has some interpretive exhibits about the gorge, the famous bridge and the recent regions history. There is also a viewing area. I feel like the center was closing earlier than I expected it to, so we had to make our visit a quick one but it is a great jumping off point for spending time in the park.

I stopped by the Beckley Travel Plaza on my journey to my parents. I needed to use the restroom and…read moregrab lunch. First stop, restroom. There were lots of stalls and it was clean and smelled fresh. There was an ATM machine in the hallway outside the restroom. There were several restaurants including Popeyes and Wendy's as well as Starbucks. I ordered a single with cheese at Wendy's. There were several people waiting so I checked out the Mountain State Market to look for some Marshall University items. The store sold huge popcorn containers as well as several different sauces and preserves. There were West Virginia t-shirts and other items like mugs. They also had and over the counter drug section. My single with cheese was ready in about 7-8 minutes. Then I was back on the road again. I would stop here again as I liked the various options and the wait wasn't bad considering how busy it was.

Tony and I stopped at the newly remodeled Beckley Travel Center. They have a Wendy's Popeyes and…read moreStarbucks. Big clean bathrooms! Extremely large and airy building!

What an amazing site in the National Park. This is an abandoned town from the early to mid 1900's…read morethat had quite the past. They do an excellent job of explaining the buildings and life when it was a booming steam engine railroad town. Take your time visiting the area. I could believe that it is an active Amtrak site today.

What an amazing place to stop and try to imagine this was once a place bustling with people…read moreworking, traveling, living .. it's so small and empty now that only the pictures can tell the tale! They did a good job putting up information and learned so much about what it was like to work here for the railroads way back when. It's incredible how times change, things become more efficient, jobs are reduced, and eventually eliminated. I spent a total of an hour and 15 minutes here for reference. There is a gift shop where I got my usual souvenir magnet, but there are other neat things here as well! I was tempted to buy the "dining on the railway" book (or a name something like that). A great piece of history here and I hope someday the interiors of the buildings can be brought up to code and replicated to look how they did in their heyday so we can get a real feel of walking into the businesses (also a rebuild of the Lafayette Hotel would be amazing, even if just a smaller scale). I'm glad what is there has been preserved by the NPS! I have to say, I left West Virginia with a treasure trove of history!

As far as local visitor centers go, the Roanoke one is a winner. Not only does it include…read moreeverything that you'd expect to find in a standard visitors center (loads of free maps, brochures, and local publications that help you navigate the area), but there's a museum here, too. I didn't get a chance to go through the museum during my stop, but the fact that it was there was a nice touch. The staff here was friendly, welcoming, and helpful. The restrooms were clean and free. Parking out front was simple. Overall, a great little stop to make before you had out and start exploring everything the Roanoke area has to offer.

Nice place to stop in before hitting up the blue ridge parkway. We didn't have time to do the…read moremuseum, but we did swing into the gift shop. Everyone was really polite.

Lady at the front desk was very nice, and knowledgeable about the area. Park on the South side of…read morethe building, directly across the street from the Farmers Market. The visitors center is located on the lower level.

The staff here is always incredibly friendly and helpful. Anytime I am visiting Martinsville…read morewhether it's for Nascar or visiting the beautiful lakes for fishing, I always make sure to stop in for information on new restaurants, and aquire details about any new regulations I need to be aware of on the lakes. Thanks again for all the help over the years.

Philpott Dam Visitor's Center is a great place for most all recreation. Kayaking, fishing, boating,…read morehiking, and much more. They have picnic tables and a nice playground on top of the hill. I did do much here except to check out the Visitor's Center, swipe a granddaddy long leg outta my car :/ and walk around. Gorgeous views. Turns out, the lake at Fairystone State Park feed into Philpott lake and damn. Pretty cool. Check the mountains in the background. That's where I camped at Fairystone!

We visited yesterday, February 29,2024. Yes leap day. It was so exciting & educational. Lots of…read moreanimal exhibits & nature in it's finest. Looking forward to many more trips in the future.

I've stopped in the Lexington Visitor Center during pretty much every visit to Rockbridge County,…read moreVA and am impressed by how consistently friendly and helpful the staff are. I don't know whether they are employed or volunteer their time, however their knowledge and passion for the history of the environs is impressive. It is conveniently located in historic Lexington and is located just a few doors down from the Stonewall Jackson House & Museum. If you've not been to Lexington in the past or would like more ideas about places to see, this is a great stop. They have a private parking lot AND clean public bathrooms! ( I like the clean part!) PS. A special thanks to Etta with whom I had a delightful discussion!

The Lexington Visitor Center is an excellent place to begin a visit to this historic town. You will…read moresee highway signs announcing it along I-81 and in town. Displays showcase the principal attractions. The helpful docent at the desk will give you a walking tour map and mark it up with a suggested route. A tour will usually begin with the Stonewall Jackson House just up the street. Free parking is available all day at the visitor center, though the parking lot fills up. Restrooms.

It's been a few years, but this remains a great rest area and Welcome Center for Virginia…read more My visit was a quick restroom and vending. I found everything clean and operational. This is one of the better rest areas in the state in my experience. If you need a break this is a solid choice.

This stop was great. Lots of free information. Free peanuts!!! The employees are top notch!!…read moreAnswer all of our questions and we left with a better understanding of the places to visit here in Virginia.