- TripBuzz found 36 things to do with kids in or near Hillsboro, West Virginia, including 30 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Marlinton, Snowshoe, Hot Springs and White Sulphur Springs.
- From Beartown State Park to Falls of Hills Creek Scenic Area, the Hillsboro area offers 48 different types of family activities, including: National & State Parks, Walking Trails, History Museums and Waterfalls.
- Located in Pocahontas County, Hillsboro is a small pioneer town with a population of just over 200. The charming area features historical homes, buildings and bridges, available for locals and visitors to tour. The picturesque lush landscape also makes a beautiful backdrop the towns annual Little Levels Heritage Fair that it hosts every year to celebrate the towns heritage.
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The Beartown State Park contains a 350-foot broadwalk where visitors can see the natural environment. The park contains informational kiosks so visitors can learn more about erosion in the area.
6.4 Miles
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Route 39, Highland Scenic Highway, Hillsboro, WV 24946
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Visitors can follow a 1700-foot path to the second largest waterfall in West Virginia, at the Falls of Hill Creek Scenic Area. The area, which is part of the Monongahela National Forest, also contains two other waterfalls, in addition to the 63 foot waterfall.
1.9 Miles
84%
49 votes
HC 64, Box 189, Hillsboro, WV 24946
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The site of West Virginia's last significant Civil War battle on November 6, 1863 is now Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park. On years ending in an even number, visitors can see a battlefield reenactment, and anytime, visitors can visit a memorial on the site.
3.3 Miles
The Pearl S. Buck Birthplace is a museum occupying the house and grounds where the Nobel Prize-winning author was born. Guided tours offer insights into the inspiration the author took from her roots in this community.
8.3 Miles
Running along the Greenbrier River in many areas, the 78-mile path is covered in small crush rock making it popular for bicycling, backpacking, cross-country skiing and horseback riding. The flat path lies adjacent to Monongahela National Forest, Seneca State Forest and Watoga State Park.
3.0 Miles
Locust Creek Bridge is the last surviving covered bridge in Pocahontas County, West Virginia and was built in the 1870s and renovated in 2002. The bridge spans Locust Creek and features a stream with lots of rocks and wild flowers.
8.8 Miles
Pocahontas County Parks and Recreation serves the Stillwell Park, the Community Wellness Center, and Widney Park. They offer a diverse selection of community recreation programs ranging from basket weaving classes to square dances, Zumba, dodgeball, and yoga.
8.9 Miles
The Calvin Price State Forest encompasses almost 9500 acres of state-protected woodlands. The park has very little in the way of developed recreational facilities, instead catering primarily to licensed game hunters in the area.
8.9 Miles
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Monongahela National Forest, Marlinton, WV
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Operated by the United States Forest Service, the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center gives programs on birds of prey and snakes that live in West Virginia. Visitors can listen to multimedia presentations to learn more about the forest ecosystem and local history.
8.9 Miles
Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park offers a range of activities. There is a day park, hiking trails, two play areas for children, picnic areas with shelters and a museum. Droop Mountain Battlefield is an official Civil War Discovery Trail site.