Most of the fun activities that Rivermen offers are suitable for kids ages 6+.  However, we of course welcome kids of all ages at Adventures on the Gorge Resort.  We feel it is important to let you in on some fun things to do outside of our scheduled activities that might fit perfectly into your family’s West Virginia vacation in the New River Gorge. Your kids can enjoy these activities on days off from their Rivermen adventure or while the rest of your group is off experiencing the activities Rivermen has to offer that they can’t participate in.

• Hawks Nest State Park- Nestled in the heart of whitewater rafting country, Hawks Nest State Park encompasses 276 acres bordering a rugged section of the New River Gorge National River.Hawks Nest has long been known for its panoramic  views.Below the lodge, the New River forms peaceful Hawks Nest Lake. Above the lake, the narrow canyon and rushing water create one of the most challenging whitewater boating waterways in the nation.Learn more about Hawks Nest State Park.
  
  
• Play-it-ville - Historic Fayetteville is home to Play-it-ville.  This specially designed one of a kind playground offers fun activities for kids ranging in ages 3-12.  The many amenities that this playground offers range from a small rock wall, swing sets, the ultimate 10 tire bouncer, zip line, and 2 multilevel sliding board units.  Play-it-ville’s home is beside Fayetteville’s ballpark and is surrounded by several hiking/fitness trails. 

• Equestrian Adventures- Almost Heaven horseback riding in West Virginia! Equestrian Adventures has access to over 6,000 acres of trail riding fun along the rim of the New River Gorge National park. Equestrian Adventures caters to all groups, giving you a personalized horseback riding experience! Visit their website today.
  
• Fayette County 4-H Camp / Pool - Located in Beckwith off of RT. 16, the Fayette County 4-H Park is the perfect place to spend the day.  It is stocked full of outdoor activities for kids to do as well as for the whole family.  Activities include an Olympic size swimming pool, tennis court, basketball, playground, picnic shelters, hiking & biking trails and fishing with a WV State permit.  For more information about the Fayette County Park visit: http://www.newrivercvb.com/faycopark/
  
  
• Hiking Trails in Fayetteville/Cunard/Thurmond/Lansing - The New River Gorge hiking trail are some of the most beautiful trails in West Virginia.  The trails in Southern WV spiral down among the boulders and forestry in combination with its flats, offering some of the most spectacular natural formations and overlooks with views of miles of mountains. Waterfalls, ghost towns, and spectacular cliffs accentuate the peaceful scenery of the easy to difficult hiking trails.  For more information about the trails in the Southern West Virginia area, please visit: http://www.newriverwv.com
  
  
• Thurmond Depot - If you or your children like trains and would like to learn the local history of trains and coalmines in Southern West Virginia, then the Thurmond Depot is the perfect destination for you.  Visit the restored passenger train station and take a tour through the museum operated by the National Park Service.  For information, visit: http://www.nps.gov/archive/neri/pdf/thurmond.pdf
  
  
• Jet Boat at Hawks Nest State Park - Located within Hawks Nest State Park, this tour is the best way to obtain views of the New River Gorge in a variety of ways.  Your trip will include a scenic Canyon Rim Tram Ride down to the river where you will then climb aboard “Miss M. Rocks” jet boat and travel upstream toward the New River Gorge Bridge.  This is good for all ages and safe for most medical conditions.  Hawks Nest State Park also offers a variety of other activities including hiking, a nature center, and swimming.  For information about the jet boats, visit:
  www.newriverjetboats.com and for information about Hawks Nest State Park, visit: http://www.hawksnestsp.com/recreation.htm
  
  
• Babcock State Park - This beautiful state park offers 4,127 acres of tranquil, beautiful West Virginia outdoors.  With its fast flowing, boulder filled trout stream and 19acre fish filled Boley Lake, Babcock is perfect for the fishermen at heart.  Among fishing, Babcock offers a variety of other recreation including: horseshoes, volleyball, tennis, basketball, lodging, hiking, horseback riding, and swimming.   You can even rent Paddleboats, Rowboats, and Canoes at the lake.  For more information, visit: http://www.babcocksp.com
  
  
• Tamarack - The Tamarack offers some of the Best of West Virginia’s handmade crafts, art and cuisine.  The handmade craft range from blown glass, built from scratch furniture, pottery and beautiful Appalachian quilts.  You can also enjoy regional cuisine, performances, demonstration, and theater. For more information, please visit: http://tamarack.terradon.com/
  
  
• Exhibition Coal Mine & Youth Museum - This unique tour offers an insiders view of coal mining.  You will travel down 1500 feet beneath New River Park in an authentic “man car” through old working sections of the mine.  Beckley’s Exhibition also offers a Museum of Coal Mining in Southern West Virginia and a Youth Museum for children of all ages.  The Youth Museum is the home to a variety of exhibits as well as a planetarium.  For more information, please visit:  http://www.beckleymine.com/
  
  
• Theater WV - This outdoor theater is located at the Cliffside Amphitheatre in Grandview.   Enjoy one of the yearly showings of either Honey in the Rock or Hatfield’s & McCoy’s.  You can also enjoy the alternating Broadway features that Theater WV offers every year.  All of the performances are done under the stars with great visual performances and high quality sound.  For more information about the shows and the listing of the alternating Broadway performances, please visit: http://www.theatrewestvirginia.com for shows listings and dates.
  
  
• Summersville Lake Beach / Pontoon Boat Rental - The Summersville Lake is West Virginia’s largest recreational lake.  Its majestic 2,700acres of crystal clear freshwater offers a variety of activities for all ages.  You can enjoy your day at the sandy beach which is easily accessed from land or boat, rent a pontoon boat for the entire family, or enjoy the steep cliff-side jumps along the 60 miles of outer shoreline.  Summersville Lake remains one of the best family vacations spots in the Southern region of West Virginia.  For more information about Summersville Lake, please visit: http://www.summersvillelakeretreat.com/
  
  
• Lost World Caverns - Venturing down below the surface of the Greenbrier Valley, enjoy some of the regions most consummate cavern formations.  Some of the largest stalagmite and stalactite formations can be found here with names like the “Snowy Chandelier” or the “40ft Goliath”.  In addition to the Caverns, Lost World also offers a Visitors Center and Natural History Museum.  Visit the Gift Shop to view dinosaur fossils, geodes, replica fossils, and minerals, as well as being able to take a piece of it all home with you.  There is also a picnic area and playground on site and Historic Downtown Lewisburg with plenty of shops, cafés, galleries and restaurants just miles away.  To learn more about Lost World Caverns, please visit: http://www.lostworldcaverns.com/