..to  Visit Fayetteville, WV: 1. Fayetteville was named one of America's "Coolest Small Towns" by Budget  Travel Magazine. 2. Outside Magazine dubbed Fayetteville as 'an all natural playground.' 3. "Hospitality  flows as constant as its rivers" claims WV South Magazine. 4. 'It's  like Neverland' says Wendy Bayes of the Cathedral Café. 5. Shopping  in Fayetteville's Historic District always leads to special  treasures.

Lying adjacent to the New River Gorge National River, Fayetteville has become a hub of world-class outdoor recreation and offers some of the nation's most exciting and challenging white water rafting, rock climbing, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, ATV tours, fly fishing and lake recreation. The New River Gorge National River and Gauley River National Recreation Areas draw thousands of tourists to the southern region of West Virginia each year providing a wealth of adventure vacation opportunities. White water rafting vacation packages are a popular choice with a variety of trips ranging from mild to adventurous on the New and Gauley Rivers. Both are within easy driving distance and feature trips for all ages and skill levels. Many people choose a multi-day adventure package including additional outdoor activities complete with food and lodging to round out their stay in the mountain state.

The Fayetteville, WV area has truly become a destination vacation spot in Southern West Virginia with so much to see and do. You'll find a wide-range of local dining options from country diners, corner cafés and coffee houses to elegant gourmet restaurants as well as a varied array of lodging options such as bed and breakfasts, country inns, hotels/motels, camping, cabins and vacation rentals. Local merchants provide an eclectic shopping experience from fine West Virginia made arts and crafts, antiques, specialty shops, outdoor sports equipment and art.

Adding to the spectacular scenic beauty and cultural value of the region are three historic state parks:

• Carnifex Ferry State Park
• Hawks Nest State Park
• Babcock State Park

FAYETTEVILLE, WV – LINKS AND INFORMATION

Fayette County Chamber of Commerce
(304) 465-5617 or (800) 927-0263

Fayetteville Visitor Center
1-888-574-1500

New River Gorge National Park
1-800-927-0263

Southern West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau
(304) 252-2244 or (800)-VISITWV

DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO FAYETTEVILLE

Fayetteville is 36 miles from Charleston, WV and approximately 239 miles from Washington, D.C. Positioned adjacent to U.S. Route 19, Fayetteville lies approximately two miles from the New River Gorge Bridge and six miles southwest of U.S. 60. I-77 (West Virginia Turnpike) is only 15 minutes southwest via U.S. Route 19. We are also 15 minutes north of Beckley from I-77 and I-64 via U.S. Route 19.

Contact Us for a free area vacation travel guide and trip planning assistance or simply call us at 1-800-545-7238.