Off-Mountain Winter Activities
Embrace snow day adventures beyond the peaks.
Embark On An Outdoor Winter Adventure
Explore snowshoeing trails for low-impact aerobic exercise, whether seeking tranquility in solitude or creating lasting tracks with loved ones. Bundle up for winter hikes to snow-capped vistas, test your cycling skills on snowy trails, experience the beauty of cross-country skiing or cast your line in some scenic winter fishing spots. There’s something for everyone beyond the peaks!
Warm Up With Indoor Activities
Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of live music at The Rivertown Coffee Shop or test your knowledge at Pub Trivia hosted by Old Mountain Tavern. Take an out-of-this-world tour of the Green Bank Observatory. Shop for authentic local goods at a variety of stores – from antique shops to one-of-a-kind boutiques. And elevate your dining experience with flavorful cuisine at our restaurants and bars. Finally, unwind with cozy moments in a relaxing cabin for a perfect retreat.
Explore Winter Wonders Off The Mountain
Gear up for your next outdoor adventure at SnowCreek Mountain Sports, offering snowshoeing equipment for purchase. Embrace snowy landscapes with cross-country skiing and snowshoeing rentals available at Elk River Touring Center. Take a snowy hike at Calvin Price State Forest, Seneca State Forest or Watoga State Park. For a unique experience, hop on a winter train ride at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park.
Curate Your Winter Shopping List
- Experience the artistry of hand-tied fly fishing flies crafted by skilled Pocahontas County fishermen.
- Keep your loved ones warm with stylish ice-dyed shirts and scarves.
- Enhance the cozy ambiance of your winter cabin with locally-made beeswax candles.
- Settle in for tranquil reading by the fire with books rich in history, short stories or poems by local authors.
- Bring the enchantment of the forest into your home with a needle-felted sculpture of your favorite creature.
- Share the warmth with Pocahontas County-made maple syrup, perfect for delightful winter Saturday pancake breakfasts. Our local maple syrup farms include Fort Warwick Farm, Frostmore Farm, Hillsboro Maple Works, Starry Night Farm and Yew Mountain Center.
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Off-Mountain Winter Listings
4th Avenue Mason Jar Trading Post
See DescriptionThe 4th Avenue Mason Jar Trading post offers hand made furniture, antiques and rustic decor….
The 4th Avenue Mason Jar Trading post offers hand made furniture, antiques and rustic decor….
Alfredo’s Italian & Greek
See DescriptionAlfredo’s is located in downtown Marlinton featuring the best Italian and Greek food. Come enjoy classics from pizzas, calzones, strombolis and salads and sandwiches as well. Offering indoor & outdoor dining….
Alfredo’s is located in downtown Marlinton featuring the best Italian and Greek food. Come enjoy classics from pizzas, calzones, strombolis and salads and sandwiches as well. Offering indoor & outdoor dining….
Alison Pottery Gallery and Studio
See DescriptionCome experience fine craft and art by some of the most talented artists in the region. Alison Pottery Gallery highlights artists from West Virginia, Virginia and North Carolina in pottery, metalsmithing, printmaking, illustration, watercolor, oil painting, jewelry, photography, w…
Come experience fine craft and art by some of the most talented artists in the region. Alison Pottery Gallery highlights artists from West Virginia, Virginia and North Carolina in pottery, metalsmithing, printmaking, illustration, watercolor, oil painting, jewelry, photography, w…
Allegheny Trail
See DescriptionThe Allegheny Trail (ALT) is West Virginia’s longest hiking trail a 311-miles. The Northern Terminus is located on the Mason Dixon Line along the West Virginia/Pennsylvania border. It traverses south until it meets the West Virginia/Virginia border on Peters Mountain where the …
The Allegheny Trail (ALT) is West Virginia’s longest hiking trail a 311-miles. The Northern Terminus is located on the Mason Dixon Line along the West Virginia/Pennsylvania border. It traverses south until it meets the West Virginia/Virginia border on Peters Mountain where the …
Appalachian Sport
See DescriptionAppalachian Sport offers a one-stop-shop for all your outdoor outfitter needs including shuttles, rentals and outdoor supplies. From bike and boat (kayak, canoe and tubing) rentals, to fishing gear, outdoor apparel, hunting and souvenirs, Appalachian Sport offers everything you n…
Appalachian Sport offers a one-stop-shop for all your outdoor outfitter needs including shuttles, rentals and outdoor supplies. From bike and boat (kayak, canoe and tubing) rentals, to fishing gear, outdoor apparel, hunting and souvenirs, Appalachian Sport offers everything you n…
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