- 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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Pocahontas County Museum portrays the History of Pocahontas County. The museum exhibits mementoes and artifacts of the various eras of Pocahontas County history - from the Indians to the present. Displays include tools, spinning wheels and looms and railroad items.
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Also known as the Chesapeake and Ohio Depot, the Marlinton Railroad Depot is a historic railroad station that was constructed in 1901. The site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Running along the Greenbrier River for 78 miles, the Greenbrier River Trail is built over abandoned railroad track. Hikers, bikers, horseback riders, and wagon trains use the trail, and many birds can often be seen from the trail.
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Featuring a four-acre fishing lake, Seneca State Forest provides over 11,000 acres of woodlands along with a campground, guest cabins and a children's playground. The area is suitable for hiking, biking, fishing, picnics, hunting, boating and swimming.
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Open year-round, Watoga State Park is most known for its quality campgrounds and comfortable, spacious rental cabins. Located on a lake, water activities such as paddle boarding and fishing can be enjoyed in this park.
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The 750-acre bog known as Cranberry Glades is the largest bog in West Virginia. Frequent visitors to the park include black bears, flying squirrels, hawks, bald eagles, fox, coyotes, deer, and screech owls.
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The Highland Scenic Highway, running for 43 miles from Richwood to US Route 219 near Marlinton, is the highest major roadway in West Virginia. While the entire route is very scenic, the four overlooks allow visitors to park and see views of the Allegheny Highlands.
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US Route 219 South, Marlinton, WV 24954
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Various historic eras of the local region are documented within the Pocahontas County Historical Society Museum. Displays at the museum include spinning wheels and looms, tools, railroad artifacts, and dolls.
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U.S. Route 220 Main Street, Hot Springs, VA 24445
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Within Virginia's Allegheny Mountains is nestled the Cascades at The Homestead golf course. It is a 6,659 yard course that was designed by William Flynn and is known for the lovely surrounding scenery and the rather challenging layout.
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One of the biggest resorts in the region is The Homestead which now has an official name of The Omni Homestead Resort. It features multiple golf courses, horseback riding, skiing, and a full service spa in addition to luxury lodgings.