Nearby Attractions include:

Capon Bridge

  1. The River House (304) 856-2440 east side of THE bridge(Rt. 50). Open weekends: Thurs. (or Fri.) - Sun. Food, drink, concerts, the arts. A good place to find out what's going on locally.

  2. Capon Bridge Community Center (304) 856-1025 Operates as a Visitor's Bureau on weekends. 3223 Northwestern Pike (Rt. 50 & Coldstream Rd.)

  3. Fort Edwards, a French Indian War fort site: http://www.fortedwards.org. (304) 856-2336 Opens in June? Hampshire Family Frontier Day

  4. Here is another listing of local attractions:

  5. www.VisitCapon Bridge.com has a great webpage listing things to do, events, places to stay,and eat.

  6. Sherrard Auction Company2862 Northwestern Pike (540) 550-0102

  7. Flying Buck Distillery (540) 550-5480 About 2 mi. east of Augusta, WV on Rt. 50.

  8. Buffalo Gap website and Facebook page.

  9. Farmhouse Studio or YourFarmhouseStudio.etsy.com/ approx. 3 mi. west of Slanesville. "Featuring local & regional artisans... rustic decor, handcrafted jewelry & gifts.

  10. Bent River Trading Co. 3464 Northwestern Pike, Capon Bridge, WV.

Orchards and Produce

  1. Smith's Fruit Market 59 HC 71, Augusta (On Cooper Mt between Capon Bridge and Augusta 304-856-3763

  2. Ruggles Orchard : At Levels WV, turn toward French's Station. Call for directions: (304) 492-5751

  3. Spring Valley Farm and Orchard : Multiple markets, Romney, Winchester. (304) 822-7913

  4. Barefoot Farmer , Mt. Top, Romney, Rt. 50 or Slanesville. (304) 319-1913

  5. (In season) There is likely a Farmer's Market at the Capon School Street, Capon Bridge, WV. SUNDAYS 9-1 pm.

Romney

  1. The Potomac Eagle excursion train. You can find their schedule at: http://www.PotomacEagle.info

  2. The Co-op, an Arts Market and Farmer's Market http://www.hampshirecoop.com/ Facebook page, 56 S. Marsham Street 304-822-2009

  3. Dillon's Furniture 360 E Main St, (304) 822-4215 Also a great selection of WV themed gifts.

Hampshire County

  1. Check out what's going on in the arts locally at: Hampshire County Arts Council -- Bringing the arts to life

  2. the HCCVB tourism page: http://www.hampshirereview.com/Websites/HCCVB/attractions.htm

Biking

  1. Bike Hampshire County

  2. Bobcat Bike Facebook page

  3. Hampshire County Parks and Recreation Department

Canoe

CacaponCanoeKayak Facebook Group

Trough General Store & Canoe Rentals, Phone 304-822-7601 , Email troughoutfitters@calleva.org

Mineral County-- "next door" going west

  1. Mineral County Tourism and Tourism Facebook page

This WVLiving article might give you some great ideas for your visit to our area.