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See the New River Gorge Bridge from the Canyon Rim overlook, walk under it on the Bridge Walk tour, and hike the Endless Wall Trail. Climbers come from around the world for the gorge's cliffs.\r\n\r\nIn the Monongahela National Forest, climb or hike at Seneca Rocks, walk the boardwalk at Cranberry Glades and hike the high, open plains of Dolly Sods. Ski at Snowshoe in winter.\r\n\r\nIn the Eastern Panhandle, explore Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, where John Brown's raid in 1859 helped spark the Civil War, and hike to the Maryland Heights overlook. Ride the historic Cass Scenic Railroad, and visit the mountain town of Thomas.","hw_hub_state_do_points":"New River Gorge | Rafting and the famous bridge\r\nGauley River | Autumn white water\r\nSeneca Rocks | Climbing and hiking\r\nHarpers Ferry | History on the Appalachian Trail","hw_hub_state_do_tag":"things-to-do","hw_hub_state_do_more":"All things to do in West Virginia","hw_hub_state_free_title":"And what it costs nothing to do","hw_hub_state_free_body":"New River Gorge National Park has no entry fee, and its trails and overlooks are free. The Monongahela National Forest, Seneca Rocks and Dolly Sods are free to visit.\r\n\r\nOn Bridge Day, the third Saturday in October, the New River Gorge Bridge closes to traffic and opens to pedestrians and BASE jumpers, free to attend.\r\n\r\nHarpers Ferry National Historical Park charges entry.","hw_hub_state_free_points":"New River Gorge | No entry fee\r\nSeneca Rocks | Free\r\nBridge Day | Third Saturday in October\r\nDolly Sods | Free","hw_hub_state_free_tag":"free","hw_hub_state_free_more":"All free things to do in West Virginia","hw_hub_state_food_title":"Eating and drinking","hw_hub_state_food_body":"The pepperoni roll, a bread roll baked with pepperoni inside, was created for coal miners and is sold everywhere. Try soup beans and cornbread, ramps, a wild garlic picked in spring and celebrated at festivals, and buckwheat cakes.\r\n\r\nFayetteville and Lewisburg have good small restaurants and breweries.\r\n\r\nTip 18 to 22 per cent in restaurants.","hw_hub_state_food_points":"Pepperoni roll | The state snack\r\nRamps | Wild garlic in spring\r\nSoup beans | With cornbread\r\nBreweries | In small towns","hw_hub_state_food_tag":"food","hw_hub_state_food_more":"All food guides for West Virginia","hw_hub_state_nightlife_title":"Going out","hw_hub_state_nightlife_body":"Nightlife is low-key. Fayetteville has bars and breweries popular with rafters and climbers, and Morgantown is a busy university town.\r\n\r\nCharleston, the capital, has bars and live music, including the Mountain Stage radio show.\r\n\r\nIn the mountains, nights are for campfires and stargazing.","hw_hub_state_nightlife_points":"Fayetteville | Rafters' bars\r\nMorgantown | College town\r\nMountain Stage | Live music radio show\r\nStargazing | Dark mountain skies","hw_hub_state_nightlife_tag":"nightlife","hw_hub_state_nightlife_more":"All nightlife guides for West Virginia","hw_hub_state_transport_title":"Getting around","hw_hub_state_transport_body":"West Virginia has small airports, so most visitors fly into Washington Dulles, Pittsburgh or Charlotte. Amtrak's Cardinal crosses the state through the New River Gorge, and Amtrak and MARC commuter trains stop at Harpers Ferry.\r\n\r\nA car is essential. Mountain roads are winding and slow, so allow extra time.\r\n\r\nWest Virginia is on Eastern Time.","hw_hub_state_transport_points":"Washington Dulles | For the east\r\nCar | Essential\r\nAmtrak Cardinal | Through the gorge\r\nMountain roads | Slow and winding","hw_hub_state_transport_tag":"transport","hw_hub_state_transport_more":"All transport guides for West Virginia","hw_hub_state_money_title":"What West Virginia costs","hw_hub_state_money_body":"West Virginia is very good value, one of the cheapest states to travel in. Camping is widely available and cheap.\r\n\r\nSales tax is 6 per cent statewide, plus 1 per cent in many towns. Tip 18 to 22 per cent in restaurants.\r\n\r\nRafting trips are the main expense.","hw_hub_state_money_points":"Value | One of the cheapest states\r\nSales tax | 6%, plus local\r\nRafting | The main expense\r\nTipping | 18\u201322% in restaurants","hw_hub_state_money_tag":"budget","hw_hub_state_money_more":"All budget guides for West Virginia","hw_hub_state_safety_title":"Safety and scams","hw_hub_state_safety_body":"West Virginia is very safe; the risks are outdoors. Raft only with licensed outfitters, especially on the Gauley, which is for experienced rafters. Stay back from cliff edges in the gorge.\r\n\r\nMountain weather changes quickly, and winter roads can be icy. Check for ticks after hiking.\r\n\r\nPhone signal is patchy in the mountains, so download maps. In an emergency, call 911.","hw_hub_state_safety_points":"Emergency | 911\r\nRafting | Licensed outfitters\r\nPhone signal | Patchy\r\nTicks | Check after hikes","hw_hub_state_safety_tag":"safety","hw_hub_state_safety_more":"All safety guides for West Virginia","hw_hub_state_layout":"cities","hw_hub_state_cities_title":"Where to base yourself","hw_hub_state_cities_intro":"Fayetteville or Summersville for New River Gorge, and Harpers Ferry for the east.","hw_hub_state_cities_live":"1","hw_hub_state_cities":"Fayetteville |  | A small outdoor town at the edge of the gorge. | New River Gorge Bridge; Rafting; Climbing; Endless Wall Trail | 1306670\nSummersville |  | A lake town near the Gauley River. | Summersville Lake; Gauley River; New River Gorge nearby | 1308031\nHarpers Ferry |  | A historic town where two rivers meet. | National Historical Park; Appalachian Trail; Maryland Heights | 1306671","hw_hub_state_cities_tag":"","hw_hub_state_cities_more":"","hw_hub_state_season_title":"When to go","hw_hub_state_season_intro":"May to October is the best time. Summer is rafting season on the New River, and September and October bring the Gauley season, Bridge Day and autumn colour. Winter brings skiing at Snowshoe.","hw_hub_state_season_note":"Average highs for Beckley, near New River Gorge, rounded.","hw_hub_state_season_rows":"January | 3 | 1 | Cold, skiing\r\nFebruary | 5 | 1 | Skiing\r\nMarch | 11 | 2 | Cool\r\nApril | 17 | 3 | Spring\r\nMay | 21 | 4 | Rafting begins\r\nJune | 25 | 5 | Rafting season\r\nJuly | 27 | 5 | Peak summer\r\nAugust | 26 | 4 | Summer\r\nSeptember | 23 | 5 | Gauley season\r\nOctober | 17 | 5 | Bridge Day, autumn colour\r\nNovember | 11 | 2 | Cool\r\nDecember | 5 | 2 | Ski season begins","hw_hub_state_events_title":"What is on while you are there","hw_hub_state_events_intro":"Bridge Day, Gauley season and autumn colour.","hw_hub_state_events_source":"api","hw_hub_state_events_count":"8","hw_hub_state_events_cache":"24","hw_hub_state_events_cta_label":"","hw_hub_state_events_cta_url":"","hw_hub_state_events":"Bridge Day | Third Saturday in October | New River Gorge Bridge | The bridge opens to pedestrians and BASE jumpers. |  | \nGauley season | September and October | Gauley River | Dam releases create world-class white water. |  | \nFeast of the Ramson | April | Richwood | A spring festival celebrating ramps. |  | ","hw_hub_state_budget_title":"What your trip will cost","hw_hub_state_budget_intro":"Per night, for one person, based on West Virginia prices.","hw_hub_state_budget_note":"Treat these as a guide. Rafting trips cost extra.","hw_hub_state_budget_rows":"Shoestring | 45 | 25 | 20 | 15\r\nMiddle of the road | 85 | 45 | 40 | 60\r\nComfortable | 170 | 85 | 60 | 120","hw_hub_state_budget_currency":"$","hw_hub_state_hostels_title":"Where to stay","hw_hub_state_hostels_intro":"The highest-rated hostels in West Virginia, straight from Hostelworld. Prices and availability are live on each property page.","hw_hub_state_hostels_cta_label":"All hostels in Summersville","hw_hub_state_hostels_cta_url":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/north-america\/usa\/summersville\/","hw_hub_state_hostels_source":"api","hw_hub_state_hostels_count":"12","hw_hub_state_hostels_cache":"12","hw_hub_state_picks":"","hw_hub_state_hostels":"","hw_hub_state_faq_title":"West Virginia questions","hw_hub_state_faq_note":"The ones we get asked most.","hw_hub_state_faqs":"Is New River Gorge National Park free? | Yes, there is no entry fee.\r\nWhen is Bridge Day? | On the third Saturday in October.\r\nWhen is the best time for rafting? | Summer on the New River, and September and October on the Gauley.\r\nIs the Gauley River for beginners? | No. It is for experienced rafters. The lower New River is better for beginners.\r\nDo I need a car in West Virginia? | Yes. Public transport is very limited.\r\nCan I visit Harpers Ferry from Washington DC? | Yes, by car in around an hour and a half, or by train.\r\nWhen is the best time to visit West Virginia? | May to October.","hw_hub_state_cta_title":"Say yes to hostels, meet the world","hw_hub_state_cta_body":"Compare hostels across West Virginia: live prices, real reviews and free cancellation on most bookings. Then meet the people already there in the app.","hw_hub_state_cta_buttons":"Find hostels in Summersville | https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/north-america\/usa\/summersville\/\r\nGet the app | https:\/\/hostelworld.onelink.me\/IdiK\/f5a50nhd","hw_hub_state_newsletter_title":"Get the good stuff monthly","hw_hub_state_newsletter_body":"New city guides, deals and route ideas. 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