Marlinton Is The Out Of The Way Town In West Virginia You Need To Spend More Time In
The Mountain State is home to many wonderful small towns filled with fun and interesting things to see and do. These include a hidden Swiss village, a hot springs town where George Washington bathed, and a tiny town filled with beautiful Victorian homes, to name a few. But that’s not the extent of the must-visit small towns in West Virginia. The following tiny town of just over 1,000 residents is brimming with things to do, places to eat, and exciting places to visit.
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The area was first settled all the way back in 1759, no doubt for the scenic vistas that surround Marlinton as well as for the lazy Greenbrier River that now runs through the middle of town.
It's not the only thing that runs through town; the Greenbrier River Trail begins in Marlinton and attracts many bikers eager to pedal the 78-mile path that follows the river nearly all the way to Cass.
If history is your thing, you'll love the architecture in Marlinton. The stunning old buildings have just the right amount of wear to signal the kind of people you'll meet inside. Make a special effort to stop into CJ Richardson Hardware.
This old-fashioned hardware store could be called a general store... they have just about anything you'll need for the home. And if they don't have it, then they'll order it. Sounds just like the good ol' days!
It may not have a performance the day you arrive to explore Marlinton, but the Pocahontas County Opera House is a sight to behold. Built in 1910, the three-story concrete building was restored more than 20 years ago and hosts more than a dozen performances each year.
If there's one thing the folks in Marlinton know, it's how to relax and enjoy life. Each October, the town hosts thousands of visitors for the annual Fall Festival which features the famous Road Kill Cook-off.
Roadkill Cook-off aside... If you explore Marlinton any other time of the year (especially during the festival), there are plenty of restaurants to choose from, including Alfredo's Italian & Greek.
From hiking trails, to cabins and a lodge, a public swimming pool, and numerous other ways to reconnect with nature, this state park is ideal for a day, a weekend, or longer.
Located all the way over on the far right side of the state, the tiny town of Marlinton may be a bit out of the way for most, be it’s worth the effort to get there! Have you ever visited? We’d love to know!
Robin Jarvis is a travel writer and editor for OnlyInYourState.com with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. She's lived in the Carolinas for nearly three decades and currently resides in Charleston. When she's not working, she loves to cook with friends and check out new adventures. General questions and FAM tours: [email protected]
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