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Our Area

Fayette, Greenbrier, McDowell, Mercer, Monroe, Nicholas, Raleigh, Summers and Wyoming Counties are the nine counties that make up Southern West Virginia - also known as the New River Greenbrier Valley.

Each county has something unique to offer and you will find great beauty, adventure and hospitality throughout. However, it is the combining of these great county assets that makes southern West Virginia a true travel destination.

Take a tour through a cave or coal mine, visit one of our scenic state parks, go whitewater rafting or take a family float. Climb the mountains, hike the trails, fish our rivers or explore our countryside by horseback, ATV, or motorcycle.

Learn about our deep history through historical drama performances, at local museums or while attending one of our annual festivals. Visit Historic Districts and see where battles were fought, where millionaires lived and where a man with a hammer beat a steam engine drill.

Visit unique shops and eat our local cuisine. Antiques, arts & crafts and West Virginia made quilts, pottery and salsa are just a few of the treasures you will find in our shops.

Find your own little piece of heaven in southern West Virginia. Whether you want a nice cozy cabin in the woods, a down home bed and breakfast or a well appointed hotel/motel we have just the place for you.

We invite you to visit southern West Virginia and explore each of our nine counties and the history and adventure that each has to share.