West Virginia enjoys the rare privilege of being made up almost exclusively of "small towns." Even our biggest cities are charmingly intimate compared to other states' metropolitan areas. And we wouldn't have it any other way. Each small Mountain State town is beautiful in its own right due to its history. memories, and legacies. Let us show you what we mean by shining the spotlight on things to do in Spencer, West Virginia.
The county seat of Roane County, Spencer boasted a population of just over 2,000 residents as of 2020.
Chartered in 1858, Spencer, WV enjoys a long history of various industries, outdoor recreation, and entertainment.
Visitors will find plenty of things to do in Spencer, West Virginia. For instance, they can enjoy hiking or biking around the pristine waters of Charles Fork Lake.
They can stroll through the historic downtown in Spencer, West Virginia.
Visitors to Spencer, WV can also catch a movie at the historic Robey Theatre, the oldest continuously operating movie theatre in the nation (if that's not a bucket-list-worthy experience, we're not sure what is!).
And, if they time it right, visitors looking for things to do in Spencer, West Virginia can also attend one of the most unique festivals in the state: the West Virginia Black Walnut Festival, which is held each October and features a variety of black walnut-themed food, a parade, a 5K run, contests, and more.
Other attractions hidden away in this small Roane County town include fascinating old historic buildings like the Spencer Ice Plant and the McIntosh Mansion.
And all of these small-town attractions in Spencer, WV come wrapped in a majestically rugged Appalachian Mountain setting.
All that to say if you've been in the habit of passing over Spencer, West Virginia as a day trip destination...
... take this opportunity to give Spencer, West Virginia a closer look.
As you can see, there's more to this small West Virginia mountain town than meets the eye!
After you've checked out all the fun things to do in Spencer, West Virginia, how about taking a look at some more small towns in the state? For ideas, sneak a peek at these small towns in West Virginia.
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