Canaan Valley Guidebook
Food scene
Eateries and such
Tip Top is the best coffee in Tucker County, in charming downtown Thomas. Do not miss if you're a coffee lover, like a delicious pastry, or want to browse their selection of craft beers.
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TipTop
130 State Hwy 32Tip Top is the best coffee in Tucker County, in charming downtown Thomas. Do not miss if you're a coffee lover, like a delicious pastry, or want to browse their selection of craft beers.
Siriani's is a classic pizza joint, and we love the pizza here. Highly recommended. Bring cash / check, or be prepared to use the on-site ATM.
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Sirianni's Café
474 William AveSiriani's is a classic pizza joint, and we love the pizza here. Highly recommended. Bring cash / check, or be prepared to use the on-site ATM.
Elender's is a cute global cuisine joint that just opened in Summer of 2022. We've really enjoyed the experience and our past guests highly recommended it. "Excellent burgers and solid vegetarian options".
Elender's
16454 Appalachian HighwayElender's is a cute global cuisine joint that just opened in Summer of 2022. We've really enjoyed the experience and our past guests highly recommended it. "Excellent burgers and solid vegetarian options".
Local hangout spot, excellent beer selection and great burritos.
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Hellbender Burritos
457 William AveLocal hangout spot, excellent beer selection and great burritos.
Summer Only! Wonderful variety of handmade flavors. I loved the lemon poppyseed cookie when we went last. CASH ONLY! There is an ATM across the street at Siriani's Cafe (also cash only), but if you're traveling up from our house, there's a convenient ATM at Grant County Bank, about halfway to Davis.
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The Ice Cream Shop
451 William AveSummer Only! Wonderful variety of handmade flavors. I loved the lemon poppyseed cookie when we went last. CASH ONLY! There is an ATM across the street at Siriani's Cafe (also cash only), but if you're traveling up from our house, there's a convenient ATM at Grant County Bank, about halfway to Davis.
Music
Make sure to check out what's happening at the Purple Fiddle during your stay, it's a great place to see local musicians.
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Purple Fiddle
96 State Hwy 32Make sure to check out what's happening at the Purple Fiddle during your stay, it's a great place to see local musicians.
During summer, the mountainside music event series is a great place to see some free music and have good beer and a bite to eat at Quencher's Pub. Fridays, 6-9pm
Purchase Tickets for a Sunset Scenic Chairlift ride
IN CASE OF RAIN, music will be held next door, inside Bearpaw.
For more event information please contact Kelsey Jeffries at Canaan Resort
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Skisportsstedet Canaan Valley
Park Road 826During summer, the mountainside music event series is a great place to see some free music and have good beer and a bite to eat at Quencher's Pub. Fridays, 6-9pm
Purchase Tickets for a Sunset Scenic Chairlift ride
IN CASE OF RAIN, music will be held next door, inside Bearpaw.
For more event information please contact Kelsey Jeffries at Canaan Resort
Sightseeing
Blackwater Falls is one of the key attractions in Davis, worth making a trip! Don't miss some of the other trails, including Cucumber falls, and check out the impressive diorama in the nature center.
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Blackwater Falls State Park
1584 Blackwater Lodge RdBlackwater Falls is one of the key attractions in Davis, worth making a trip! Don't miss some of the other trails, including Cucumber falls, and check out the impressive diorama in the nature center.
Douglas Falls is a hidden gem, with a wonderful rail trail down the gorge for an easy hike or bicycling outing. Check out the old coke ovens on the way in. The climb to the bottom of the falls is not an improved trail and can be treacherous. On the way in/out make sure to check out the Buxton & Landstreet studios in the old coal company store.
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Douglas Falls
Blackwater Canyon TrailDouglas Falls is a hidden gem, with a wonderful rail trail down the gorge for an easy hike or bicycling outing. Check out the old coke ovens on the way in. The climb to the bottom of the falls is not an improved trail and can be treacherous. On the way in/out make sure to check out the Buxton & Landstreet studios in the old coal company store.
Look off the edge of the Allegheny Plateau at this unique rock feature. Also a great spot for stargazing.
Bear Rocks Trail Head
Bear Rocks TrailLook off the edge of the Allegheny Plateau at this unique rock feature. Also a great spot for stargazing.
Canaan Valley State Park is only 10 minutes from our location, and a wonderful natural resource. If you want to visit a swimming pool on your summer trip, this is the spot to do it!
Located on a high plateau in the Allegheny Mountains, Canaan Valley Resort State Park is a beautiful four-season destination. This mountain retreat is home to unparalleled natural beauty and recreational activities. Canaan Valley is a major golf and ski resort and one of West Virginia’s largest state parks.
Activities at the park include: Biking, golf, swimming, camping, hiking, fishing, outdoor adventures, geocaching, and snowsports.
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Canaan Valley Resort & Konferencecenter
230 Main Lodge RdCanaan Valley State Park is only 10 minutes from our location, and a wonderful natural resource. If you want to visit a swimming pool on your summer trip, this is the spot to do it!
Located on a high plateau in the Allegheny Mountains, Canaan Valley Resort State Park is a beautiful four-season destination. This mountain retreat is home to unparalleled natural beauty and recreational activities. Canaan Valley is a major golf and ski resort and one of West Virginia’s largest state parks.
Activities at the park include: Biking, golf, swimming, camping, hiking, fishing, outdoor adventures, geocaching, and snowsports.
Seneca Rocks is one of the best-known landmarks in West Virginia. These rocks have long been noted as a scenic attraction and are popular with rock climbers.
The rocks are a magnificent formation rising nearly 900 feet above the North Fork River.
There are great hiking options throughout the area, some trails with great views of the big rock fin.
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Seneca Rocks
Seneca Rocks is one of the best-known landmarks in West Virginia. These rocks have long been noted as a scenic attraction and are popular with rock climbers.
The rocks are a magnificent formation rising nearly 900 feet above the North Fork River.
There are great hiking options throughout the area, some trails with great views of the big rock fin.
Winter Sports
Bundle up and enjoy the winter wonderland of the WV Highlands!
Cross country skiing at it's best. Highly recommended by our friends, and don't miss the restaurant after a good afternoon of skiing!
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White Grass
643 Weiss Knob Ski RdCross country skiing at it's best. Highly recommended by our friends, and don't miss the restaurant after a good afternoon of skiing!
Only 7 minutes from our house, and generally less crowded than Timberline.
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Skisportsstedet Canaan Valley
Park Road 826Only 7 minutes from our house, and generally less crowded than Timberline.
With the new ownership of Timberline comes a whole new experience, along with much needed upgrades for the lift and snowmaking equipment.
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Timberline Four Seasons Resort
254 Four Seasons DrWith the new ownership of Timberline comes a whole new experience, along with much needed upgrades for the lift and snowmaking equipment.
The trails around Canaan Valley State Park are great for cross-country skiing in the winter, as well as the golf course. Rent snowshoes or cross-country skis for $20.
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Canaan Valley Resort & Konferencecenter
230 Main Lodge RdThe trails around Canaan Valley State Park are great for cross-country skiing in the winter, as well as the golf course. Rent snowshoes or cross-country skis for $20.
A great network of trails that usually have good snowpack for cross country skiing. The sled run is also a local favorite! Make sure to book tickets well ahead of time because the sled run often sells out.
Blackwater Falls State Park Cross Country Ski Center and Sled Run
A great network of trails that usually have good snowpack for cross country skiing. The sled run is also a local favorite! Make sure to book tickets well ahead of time because the sled run often sells out.
Pet Services
If you want to travel with your pets but can't take them out skiing, mountain biking, or hang gliding, instead of leaving them cooped up in our house (just don't, please)... Pet Rated in Thomas will be your dog's perfect vacation for $30/day, 8am-6pm.
Pet Rated
245 Nelson BoulevardIf you want to travel with your pets but can't take them out skiing, mountain biking, or hang gliding, instead of leaving them cooped up in our house (just don't, please)... Pet Rated in Thomas will be your dog's perfect vacation for $30/day, 8am-6pm.
When our dog was hit by a car right outside our house in Canaan Valley, late on a Sunday night, this is where we took him. It's a two hour drive away, but on the way home for us. I hope you never need to use this recommendation.
Valley Veterinary Emergency & Referral Center
210 Costello DriveWhen our dog was hit by a car right outside our house in Canaan Valley, late on a Sunday night, this is where we took him. It's a two hour drive away, but on the way home for us. I hope you never need to use this recommendation.
Rainy Day Activities
This family farm distillery is tucked back in the hills in the little community of Job, WV. It's a great afternoon tasting trip and friendly people.
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Still Hollow Spirits
128 Stink Run RdThis family farm distillery is tucked back in the hills in the little community of Job, WV. It's a great afternoon tasting trip and friendly people.
A great artist's co-op and a wonderful place to browse stunning works of art and local crafts.
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Wv Highlands Artisans Group
487 William AveA great artist's co-op and a wonderful place to browse stunning works of art and local crafts.
This huge, spacious, historic art gallery and store is a must-see destination and a great place to spend a rainy afternoon. I love the glass art from all around.
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Buxton & Landstreet Gallery and Studios
571 Douglas RdThis huge, spacious, historic art gallery and store is a must-see destination and a great place to spend a rainy afternoon. I love the glass art from all around.
Wonderful place to explore the caverns throughout these mountains. Closest commercial caverns now that Seneca Caverns is closed due to lack of staff.
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Smoke Hole Caverns & Log Cabin Resort
8290 N Fork HwyWonderful place to explore the caverns throughout these mountains. Closest commercial caverns now that Seneca Caverns is closed due to lack of staff.
City/town information
Davis is a cute town with lots of great food options and art galleries, and it's the gateway to Blackwater Falls State Park and entrance to WV 48 / Corridor H. Davis is the closest grocery store and medical clinic.
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Davis
Davis is a cute town with lots of great food options and art galleries, and it's the gateway to Blackwater Falls State Park and entrance to WV 48 / Corridor H. Davis is the closest grocery store and medical clinic.
Thomas has a great walking street facing the Blackwater River, and wonderful small shops and eateries. It's a must-see for a trip of any length. Be sure to explore further by taking the side road to visit the Buxton & Landstreet Gallery, and on further to the little community of Douglas, and Douglas falls.
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Thomas
Thomas has a great walking street facing the Blackwater River, and wonderful small shops and eateries. It's a must-see for a trip of any length. Be sure to explore further by taking the side road to visit the Buxton & Landstreet Gallery, and on further to the little community of Douglas, and Douglas falls.