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Downtown Buckhannon Has The Best Main Street Shopping District In West Virginia

Buckhannon, West Virginia, is recognized for having the best Main Street shopping district in the state, featuring numerous restaurants, unique stops, and local shops.

Published Nov 29, 2021

Written by 

Cristy Carr

MSN Travel just released a new list, this time of the best Main Street shopping district in each of America's 50 states. Can you guess which small town in West Virginia they identified as having the best downtown shopping area in the Mountain State?

Buckhannon, West Virginia. County seat of Upshur County and home of the Upshur County Courthouse. Nearest town to the ever popular Audra State Park. And, according to MSN Travel, proud owner of the best Main Street shopping district in West Virginia!

Historic brick courthouse with a clock tower, surrounded by trees and flags, under a cloudy sky.
Daniel Friend / iStock via Getty Images Plus

With all of the amazing downtown areas in West Virginia, what makes Buckhannon's historic shopping district rise above the rest?

A snowy street scene at night, featuring historic buildings adorned with colorful lights.
Upshur County Visitor Center / Facebook

There are over a dozen restaurants on Main Street and its nearby side streets.

Charming small-town street with colorful storefronts, parked cars, and a clear blue sky.
Upshur County Visitor Center / Facebook

There are at least four unique non-store, non-food stops, including the Upsher County Visitors Center.

A festive visitor center decorated with holiday-themed window displays and candy cane motifs.
Upshur County Visitor Center / Facebook

And there are approximately ten local shops and boutiques to round out this historic downtown Main Street shopping district, offering an amazing and varied shopping experience. No matter who you're shopping for, you'll find something unique and perfect for them (and, of course, for yourself) here.

A storefront labeled "Antiques" with books, cards, and coffee signs, featuring an ATM and various decorative items outside.
Upshur County Visitor Center / Facebook

That's not even counting all the events sponsored by the downtown businesses. Buckhannon will keep you busy, even once you've had your fill of shopping for the day.

Poster for a mountain dance event at Buckhannon Opera House, featuring live music, various dance styles, and admission details.
Upshur County Visitor Center / Facebook

No wonder this Main Street district is considered the best shopping in West Virginia.

A charming street scene featuring brick buildings, green trees, and colorful flower beds in a small town.
Upshur County Visitor Center / Facebook

If you love browsing the downtown Buckhannon shopping district along Main Street, you're not alone. Decades of shoppers have done exactly the same for years upon years before you.

Black and white photo of a busy street lined with vintage cars and storefronts, decorated for the holidays.
Upshur County Visitor Center / Facebook

And if you have never made the trip to Buckhannon, now is the perfect time to remedy that lack with a trip to Upshur County.

A brick building with multiple windows, featuring storefronts and a white car parked in front under a clear blue sky.
Doug Kerr / Flickr

Learn more about where to shop, where to stay, where to eat, and what else to do in Buckhannon at the Upshur County Convention & Visitors Bureau website here. To read a more in-depth feature of one of Buckhannon's fantastic Main Street shops, head over to our article about Fish Hawk Acres Market. This is exactly the sort of fun experience you can expect on a shopping spree here in this historic West Virginia town!

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