In and Around Pendleton County, WV
Food scene
Don't miss this little spot downtown for food and a blast from the past small town diner experience.
9 locals raden deze aan
Korner Shop Cafe
200 N Main StDon't miss this little spot downtown for food and a blast from the past small town diner experience.
Grab a bit to eat after your drive up to the mountain top for the all-around best mountain view from the lookout tower at Spruce Knob.
16 locals raden deze aan
Gateway Restaurant
13927 Briery Gap RdGrab a bit to eat after your drive up to the mountain top for the all-around best mountain view from the lookout tower at Spruce Knob.
Enjoy lunch (Monday-Thursday) or dinner on Friday at this historic Restaurant/Hotel in downtown Franklin. The Prime Rib may be the way to go! Closed Saturday and Sunday.
7 locals raden deze aan
Star Hotel and Restaurant
76 N Main StEnjoy lunch (Monday-Thursday) or dinner on Friday at this historic Restaurant/Hotel in downtown Franklin. The Prime Rib may be the way to go! Closed Saturday and Sunday.
We love this newcomer to Franklin and the yummy Italian dishes that come with it!
AGK ITALIAN RESTURANT & PIZZERIA
756 North Main StreetWe love this newcomer to Franklin and the yummy Italian dishes that come with it!
If you never tried a wedgie or a Chicken Fry Salad, please make the drive down to Fox's in Brandywine. Closed on Sundays. Carry out and outdoor dining only.
7 locals raden deze aan
Fox's Pizza Den
756 N Main StIf you never tried a wedgie or a Chicken Fry Salad, please make the drive down to Fox's in Brandywine. Closed on Sundays. Carry out and outdoor dining only.
Moe Fatz
54 North Main StreetOpen seasonally for ice cream and treats. You can't go wrong here!
Sightseeing
Visit the caverns, enjoy the tour. Get lost in the gift shop for a little while. You'll find tons to fun gifts to take home!
28 locals raden deze aan
Smoke Hole Caverns & Log Cabin Resort
8290 N Fork HwyVisit the caverns, enjoy the tour. Get lost in the gift shop for a little while. You'll find tons to fun gifts to take home!
A great place to enjoy the mountains without much of a hike. Drive right up to the top of the mountain, park, and walk to the lookout tower for the best view around.
37 locals raden deze aan
Spruce Knob
A great place to enjoy the mountains without much of a hike. Drive right up to the top of the mountain, park, and walk to the lookout tower for the best view around.
Visit the Discovery Center (open seasonally) before or after hitting the trail up top.
15 locals raden deze aan
Seneca Rocks Discovery Center
West Virginia 28Visit the Discovery Center (open seasonally) before or after hitting the trail up top.
This is a short, although not easy, hike for our area. The Discovery Center located here is also open seasonally to visitors. There are also areas to picnic and a hidden swimming hole off one of the parking areas perfect for cooling down after your hike.
14 locals raden deze aan
Seneca Rocks Trailhead
This is a short, although not easy, hike for our area. The Discovery Center located here is also open seasonally to visitors. There are also areas to picnic and a hidden swimming hole off one of the parking areas perfect for cooling down after your hike.
For the adventure seekers. Book online at nrocks.com for their Via Ferrata, zip lining, rock climbing or wild caving experiences.
15 locals raden deze aan
NROCKS Outdoor Adventures
141 Nelson Gap LnFor the adventure seekers. Book online at nrocks.com for their Via Ferrata, zip lining, rock climbing or wild caving experiences.
If you'd like a horseback ride to the top of Seneca Rocks, Yokum's Stables has a horse for you.
8 locals raden deze aan
Yokum's Riding Stables
If you'd like a horseback ride to the top of Seneca Rocks, Yokum's Stables has a horse for you.
If you want to check out something other worldly, visit and tour at the Green Bank Observatory.
25 locals raden deze aan
Green Bank Observatory
155 Observatory RdIf you want to check out something other worldly, visit and tour at the Green Bank Observatory.
Indoor and outdoor water fun in the warmer months and indoor only for the colder months. All year round fun available here about a one hour and 20-minute drive from Franklin.
88 locals raden deze aan
Massanutten Indoor WaterPark
1200 Adventure DrIndoor and outdoor water fun in the warmer months and indoor only for the colder months. All year round fun available here about a one hour and 20-minute drive from Franklin.
If you can do stairs, you can get to this waterfall with no hiking involved. Just a 1 hour and 20-minute drive from Franklin to Davis, WV.
112 locals raden deze aan
Blackwater Falls State Park
1584 Blackwater Lodge RdIf you can do stairs, you can get to this waterfall with no hiking involved. Just a 1 hour and 20-minute drive from Franklin to Davis, WV.
Visit this state park for history, railroad, and other tourist attractions. The park is located just over an hour from Franklin in Cass, WV. You can also go online to moutainrailwv.com to book a mountain rail adventure ride. They offer 2 hr, 4 hr and overnight trips from various depots.
66 locals raden deze aan
Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
12363 Cass RdVisit this state park for history, railroad, and other tourist attractions. The park is located just over an hour from Franklin in Cass, WV. You can also go online to moutainrailwv.com to book a mountain rail adventure ride. They offer 2 hr, 4 hr and overnight trips from various depots.
Germany Valley Overlook
Be sure to stop at this overlook on Rt. 33 for picture worthy view.
Be sure to stop at this overlook as you top Shenandoah Mountain and cross from Virginia to West Virginia on Rt. 33. Take time to hike the trail off the parking area if you have time.
Shenandoah Mountain
Be sure to stop at this overlook as you top Shenandoah Mountain and cross from Virginia to West Virginia on Rt. 33. Take time to hike the trail off the parking area if you have time.
Skiing
One of a few options for skiing. Just an hour and half drive from Franklin in Snowshoe, WV.
52 locals raden deze aan
Snowshoe Mountain Resort
Snowshoe DrOne of a few options for skiing. Just an hour and half drive from Franklin in Snowshoe, WV.
Another option for skiing in Davis, WV. About an hour drive from Franklin.
41 locals raden deze aan
Timberline Four Seasons Resort
254 Four Seasons DrAnother option for skiing in Davis, WV. About an hour drive from Franklin.
Yet another ski option in Davis, WV. About an hour drive from Franklin.
41 locals raden deze aan
Ski-oord Canaan Valley
Park Road 826Yet another ski option in Davis, WV. About an hour drive from Franklin.
An option for cross country skiing in Davis, WV just an hour drive from Franklin.
7 locals raden deze aan
White Grass Ski Day Lodge
643 Weiss Knob Ski RoadAn option for cross country skiing in Davis, WV just an hour drive from Franklin.
If you want to try sledding instead, be sure to book online for tickets. It's about a 1 hour and 20-minute drive from Franklin. Visit the falls in the snow for breathtaking photo opportunities while in the park.
Blackwater Falls State Park Cross Country Ski Center and Sled Run
If you want to try sledding instead, be sure to book online for tickets. It's about a 1 hour and 20-minute drive from Franklin. Visit the falls in the snow for breathtaking photo opportunities while in the park.
Although back in Virginia, about a one hour and 20-minute drive from Franklin, Massanutten offers skiing and snowtubing...or an indoor water park if you prefer.
150 locals raden deze aan
Massanutten Resort
1822 Resort DrAlthough back in Virginia, about a one hour and 20-minute drive from Franklin, Massanutten offers skiing and snowtubing...or an indoor water park if you prefer.
Caving/Climbing
This caving experience has water running through the entirety if you are willing to get your feet wet.
Sinks of Gandy
This caving experience has water running through the entirety if you are willing to get your feet wet.
The Hamilton and New Trout caves (two of the three Trout Rock caves) located on Cave Knob hill south of the town of Franklin are open all year for those with their own gear and adequate experience.
John Guilday Caves Nature Preserve
U.S. 220The Hamilton and New Trout caves (two of the three Trout Rock caves) located on Cave Knob hill south of the town of Franklin are open all year for those with their own gear and adequate experience.
Hiking
Check out the 17.8 mile North Fork Mountain Trail for tons of hiking opportunities. Check out the out and back option from Rt. 33.
North Fork Mountain
Check out the 17.8 mile North Fork Mountain Trail for tons of hiking opportunities. Check out the out and back option from Rt. 33.
Chimney Top
Use the Landes Trail from Smoke Hole Rd to get to Chimney Top on North Mountain trail.
Seneca Creek Trail is a 10.1 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Riverton, West Virginia that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Seneca Creek Trailhead
Forest Road 112Seneca Creek Trail is a 10.1 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Riverton, West Virginia that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
The 17,371 acre Dolly Sods Wilderness in the Monongahela National Forest is part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. It is located in Grant, Randolph, and Tucker Counties, West Virginia. Drive the forest roads and pull off to take pictures or hike the trails. However, Forest Road 19 and 75 are gated closed to vehicle access from January to April.
35 locals raden deze aan
Dolly Sods
The 17,371 acre Dolly Sods Wilderness in the Monongahela National Forest is part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. It is located in Grant, Randolph, and Tucker Counties, West Virginia. Drive the forest roads and pull off to take pictures or hike the trails. However, Forest Road 19 and 75 are gated closed to vehicle access from January to April.
Fishing/swimming
Drive this road from the Upper Tract side of Pendelton county for miles of river views, fishing and swimming holes. Watch for signs restricting river access on private property and for catch and release areas of the river for fishing.
Smoke Hole Road
Smoke Hole RoadDrive this road from the Upper Tract side of Pendelton county for miles of river views, fishing and swimming holes. Watch for signs restricting river access on private property and for catch and release areas of the river for fishing.
There is a hidden path off a side parking lot at the Seneca Rocks hiking/visitor area that leads to a little-known swimming hole. If you are lucky, you may find you have the place to yourselves for a bit. Come to hike but be prepared with swimming gear for after.
62 locals raden deze aan
Seneca Rocks
There is a hidden path off a side parking lot at the Seneca Rocks hiking/visitor area that leads to a little-known swimming hole. If you are lucky, you may find you have the place to yourselves for a bit. Come to hike but be prepared with swimming gear for after.
Try out this spot for fishing or boating. There is a hiking loop as well.
7 locals raden deze aan
Spruce Knob Lake
Try out this spot for fishing or boating. There is a hiking loop as well.
Try out this swimming lake with a beach, picnic areas, and bathroom facilities for a small, day use fee.
8 locals raden deze aan
Brandywine Recreation Area
Try out this swimming lake with a beach, picnic areas, and bathroom facilities for a small, day use fee.
Whether you are a purist chasing native brrokies with a fly rod on the Thorn, or floating night crawlers for stocked rainbows between the low and high water bridge in town, we have lots of fishing opportunities!
North Fork South Branch Potomac River
Whether you are a purist chasing native brrokies with a fly rod on the Thorn, or floating night crawlers for stocked rainbows between the low and high water bridge in town, we have lots of fishing opportunities!