Beautiful scenic ride up the mountain to breathtaking views of Roanoke…read more Dragged my husband there and he said he was glad because it was something totally worth doing. Takes about 10 minutes to drive up. The star is massive and way better than visiting the "HOLLYWOOD SIGN"

World's largest freestanding illuminating star also dubbed the Roanoke star. It really does shine…read moreon Roanoke. Nested in Mill Mountain, you can take some hikes or you can actually drive to the star. There's a nice vantage point that has restrooms and even a vending machine with soda. The parking lot has a couple of spots maybe around 20, but if it's full, you can also park at the discovery center, and it's a short walk on a paved mostly flat path to the star. When I say you're at the store, you are legitimately right in front of the star. There is a platform for a nice overlook view of the city and some of the mountains that you could potentially hike. One of the ones that I ended up doing, and that was marked was McAfee's knob If you're a biker, you can also fight up no mountain, is even a bike lane and even some bike repair tools at the discovery center

Beautiful falls to see. You park your car in nearby parking lot. Just walk a short walk along the…read moreroad to the falls. You don't have to hike a long distance to see the falls. So a definite advantage for people that are limited.

A beautiful waterfall. Its literally on the side of the road. There's a pull off area with picnic…read moretables. There's fencing so you don't fall or try to get down to it. My picture/ video will look like everyone else's!

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!!!!

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. ~

It's true that pretty much all the locals take visitors to see Lovers Leap. It is essentially a…read morewide space on the mountain where you can park your car and look down into a beautiful pastoral valley. I think that you can see Chateau Morrisette Vineyard & Winery from here. You can certainly see something that looks like a vineyard & winery. Chateau Morrisette is not our only area winery though. Local "Pro" tip: Stop at Lover's Leap and get that view but then drive into Fred Clifton Park right next to it and follow (on foot) the signs to the overlook. You get much more specatular views from Fred Clifton Park.

Very beautiful scenic view in the middle of a relaxing drive through the mountains. If you are…read moretraveling that way, it is worth the stop.

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)!

This place has lots of personality to be so high up and away from other people and businesses. The…read moreday I visited they had a Blue Grass band and a fair amount of tourists stopping in. If you're brave and healthy enough, get a ticket to walk the stairs of the lookout tower. It's an experience you won't regret!

Cutest little country store I've ever been in! great prices and the nicest older man working.read more

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

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.]