Posted in West Virginia Attractions April 26, 2022 by Cristy
The hot weather: do you look forward to it all year or long to flee to cooler and higher regions when it comes? Either way, whether you love the hot weather or need to escape it, one of the best places in the world to spend a hot summer day is Pipestem, West Virginia.
In these uncertain times, please keep safety in mind and consider adding destinations to your bucket list at a later date.
What does Pipestem have to offer? A West Virginia state park, to begin with. And what a national park. Boasting a resort with three restaurants, seven shops, luxurious accommodations, beautiful mountain views, a plethora of hiking trails, an oceanfront water park, and more, Pipestem Resort State Park has something for everyone. everyone.
First, the restaurants. The Mountain Creek Dining Hall, located at Mountain Creek Lodge, is only open from late spring to early fall and is only accessible by cable car! Perched directly on the river, the Mountain Creek Dining Room offers delicious cuisine in an upscale environment.
Alternatively, try the Black Bear Grill and Lounge at McKeever Lodge for a faster, more casual option.
And then there’s the proverbial icing on the cake: a 1950s-themed soda shop and ice cream parlor located on the edge of the Bluestone Gorge! It’s called Tramway Sweets & Treats, and there’s no better way to cool off on a hot summer day.
No better way, unless maybe you’re ready to dive into the park’s adventure lake and water park!
Or maybe you prefer to kayak or tube the Bluestone River. Or maybe you’ll choose to dig your toes into the sand and soak up the sun on the lake beach.
When it comes to shopping, you can also do it at Pipestem Resort State Park. There is a golf shop, gift shop, campground store, made-in-West-Virginia gift shop, craft market, sporting goods store, and outdoor adventure outfitter.
In terms of hiking trails, there are at least fifteen distinct options. You can hike around the lake, you can hike along the rim of the gorge, you can hike along the river, you can hike to a lookout tower , you can loop through the woods – and that’s just the start!
There’s too much to do in one day, and we haven’t even mentioned ziplining!
But that’s okay, because Pipestem’s two lodges and 26 cabins are ready to give you a comfortable, relaxing and rejuvenating night away from home so you can prolong the fun and beat the heat for as long as you can. wish.
Don’t take our word for it, though: visit Pipestem Resort State Park for yourself the next time you see warm weather in the forecast and beat the heat with a cool, fun, and refreshing getaway in the mountains of West Virginia. .
Did we forget to mention that there is also a waterfall just up the road from the resort? This place just keeps getting better…
Address: Pipestem Resort State Park, 3405 Pipestem Dr, Pipestem, WV 25979, United States
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