Guidebook for Pocahontas County WV
Arts & Culture
Great Live Theater and Music with an ever changing calendar of events.
12 locals recommend
Pocahontas County Opera House
818 3rd AveGreat Live Theater and Music with an ever changing calendar of events.
The Pulitzer Prize and the Nobel Prize for Literature
Pearl S. Buck won the hearts of Americans with her famous novel, The Good Earth, for which she won the Pulitzer Prize in 1932.
Hours: Friday before Memorial Day through end of October
Monday, Friday & Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 3;30 p.m.
Sunday home tours begin at 1:30 p.m. through 3;30 p.m.
304.653.4430
7 locals recommend
Pearl S. Buck Birthplace Museum
219 Box 126The Pulitzer Prize and the Nobel Prize for Literature
Pearl S. Buck won the hearts of Americans with her famous novel, The Good Earth, for which she won the Pulitzer Prize in 1932.
Hours: Friday before Memorial Day through end of October
Monday, Friday & Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 3;30 p.m.
Sunday home tours begin at 1:30 p.m. through 3;30 p.m.
304.653.4430
Essentials
Have most everything you could need for basic meals and household items.
15 locals recommend
Pocahontas IGA
18838 Seneca TrailHave most everything you could need for basic meals and household items.
Family Dollar
Brownsburg RoadDollar General
18914 Seneca TrailWalgreens
19258 Seneca TrailFood Scene
Greenbrier Grille and Lodge
814 1st AveGreat views of the Greenbrier River while you dine.
Another must visit--Cafe'/Bike Shop/Art Studio--Where else will you get to experience this? Dirtbean offers a full service bike shop, a cafe' menu that would please the most particular of pallets including beer/wine/specialty coffee & teas. To top your experience off they offer a regular calendar of events to help you connect with your creative side!
17 locals recommend
Dirtbean
2nd AvenueAnother must visit--Cafe'/Bike Shop/Art Studio--Where else will you get to experience this? Dirtbean offers a full service bike shop, a cafe' menu that would please the most particular of pallets including beer/wine/specialty coffee & teas. To top your experience off they offer a regular calendar of events to help you connect with your creative side!
RAYETTA'S LUNCH BOX. Great Home Cooking at a great price. You can find her daily specials on FaceBook under the name of the restaurant. Lunches only Monday - Friday $
202 8th St
202 8th StreetRAYETTA'S LUNCH BOX. Great Home Cooking at a great price. You can find her daily specials on FaceBook under the name of the restaurant. Lunches only Monday - Friday $
Subway
1 Seneca TrailGodfather's Pizza Express
18251 Seneca TrailOn Snowshoe Mountain, good food, great atmosphere and the drive up is lovely. $$
23 locals recommend
Foxfire Grille
1 Rimfire LodgeOn Snowshoe Mountain, good food, great atmosphere and the drive up is lovely. $$
Mim's Kitchen
3756 Jerico RoadClassically trained Chef living his dream...great food in the gas station. Also a source for boutique foods, beers and goodies for foodies.
Dean's Den
Frost RoadClassically trained Chef living his dream...great food in the gas station. Also a source for boutique foods, beers and goodies for foodies.
Parks & Nature
Beartown State Park
Beartown RoadThe Greenbrier Trail is actually a Rails to Trails project and can include kayaking as well.
42 locals recommend
Greenbrier River Trail
Greenbrier River TrailThe Greenbrier Trail is actually a Rails to Trails project and can include kayaking as well.
Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
12363 Cass RdA beautiful view from the top of the mountain and a fantastic piece of history.
Open Year-round
800.CALL.WVA
21 locals recommend
Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park
683 Droop Park RoadA beautiful view from the top of the mountain and a fantastic piece of history.
Open Year-round
800.CALL.WVA
A series of three falls that cascade 20 feet, 45 feet, and the third falling 65 feet, making this waterfall one of the highest in West Virginia. The walk way to the first fall is paved and handicapped accessible.
16 locals recommend
Falls of Hills Creek
Hill Creek Falls RoadA series of three falls that cascade 20 feet, 45 feet, and the third falling 65 feet, making this waterfall one of the highest in West Virginia. The walk way to the first fall is paved and handicapped accessible.
The Cranberry Glades is the largest area of bogs, or acidic wetlands, in West Virginia, a unique and exotic ecosystem on 750 acres.
24 locals recommend
Cranberry Glades Botanical Area
The Cranberry Glades is the largest area of bogs, or acidic wetlands, in West Virginia, a unique and exotic ecosystem on 750 acres.
At less than a 1% grade, this trail is perfect for families.
There are many other hiking trails listed here: pocahontascountywv.com
42 locals recommend
Greenbrier River Trail
Greenbrier River TrailAt less than a 1% grade, this trail is perfect for families.
There are many other hiking trails listed here: pocahontascountywv.com
Sightseeing
Take a ride on one of Cass' old steam engines. They have standard rides and special events as well.
Cass Scenic Railroad
Cass Scenic RailroadTake a ride on one of Cass' old steam engines. They have standard rides and special events as well.
Absolutely fascinating and well worth the tour to gain the understanding of what locals call the "Quiet Zone" which Eaden in the Alleghenies sits.
18 locals recommend
Green Bank Telescope
155 Observatory RdAbsolutely fascinating and well worth the tour to gain the understanding of what locals call the "Quiet Zone" which Eaden in the Alleghenies sits.
Shopping
Cackling Hens Second Hand Treasure Shop!
Who doesn't love the brows through that ends with the perfect little treasure at the perfect price! New treasures added regularly so stop in again and again.
102 8th St
102 8th StreetCackling Hens Second Hand Treasure Shop!
Who doesn't love the brows through that ends with the perfect little treasure at the perfect price! New treasures added regularly so stop in again and again.
Hand made furniture, second-hand collectibles, and mountain motif goodies galore. New items regularly so stop in!
7 locals recommend
4th Ave Mason Jar Trading Post
719 4th AveHand made furniture, second-hand collectibles, and mountain motif goodies galore. New items regularly so stop in!
Appalachian artisans sell their wares, all worthy of being titled fine art. You will not be disappointed by a visit on your way through town!
720 4th Ave
720 4th AvenueAppalachian artisans sell their wares, all worthy of being titled fine art. You will not be disappointed by a visit on your way through town!