- TripBuzz found 33 things to do with kids in or near Summersville, West Virginia, including 28 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lansing, Fayetteville and Ansted.
- From Summersville Dam to Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park, the Summersville area offers 49 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Lake, National & State Parks and Marinas.
- Located in West Virginia's Nicholas County is the small city of Summersville. Home to Summersville Lake, the city draws attention to it's water recreation opportunities, as does the nearby Gauley River which is known for it's white rapids. The local annual Potato Festival celebrates the city's local potato crop and offers fun activities and local fare for locals and tourists.
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As the second largest earth dam, Summersville Dam is a 390-foot fortress of rock and dirt. Visitors can enjoy views of its pipes releasing water into Summersville Lake. As a result, the lake has optimum conditions for scuba diving.
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The site of an important Civil War battle on September 10, 1861, the Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park pays tribute to the events of that night. Approximately every other year, the battle is reenacted, while at other times, visitors can see historical artifacts in the Patterson House Museum.
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The Haunted Heartland Tours in Summersville, West Virginia feature haunted excursions to such spots as Scotland and Ireland. Haunted tour walks of Canal Fulton, Ohio are also sponsored by the tour operator and company.
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The Marquee Theatres, which are located in Summersville, West Virginia, regularly feature 2D and 3D movies for adults, children and seniors. A Tuesday family night is featured at the facility. Matinee movies are highlighted before 6:00 p.m. daily.
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1706 Airport Road, Summersville, WV 26651
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Visitors can rent pontoon and motor boats with Summersville Lake Marina, Inc. Starting from the marina, visitors can explore the 65 miles of shoreline at Summersville Lake and fish for trout from the boat.
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Wildwater Expeditions is a white water rafting company that offers a variety of services. It features guided rafting trips for visitors of all experience levels, and also offers off-water activities like ziplining and rock climbing.
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After taking a tram down into the New River Gorge, visitors can take a six-mile trip lasting about 30 minutes on a jet boat with New Rivers Jet Boat. The New River is one of the oldest North American rivers.
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Adventures on the Gorge is an all-inclusive resort. At the resort, visitors can take whitewater-rafting trips on the New River, experience a canopy tour, play in the TimberTrek Aerial Adventure Park, eat at one of the three restaurants and loges, and stay in the campground or cabins.
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Since 1980, owner Steve Campbell presented guests with outside adventures including whitewater rafting. Now Rivermen is part of the Adventures on the Gorge operation, and offers many outdoor recreation opportunities and lodging.
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On a TreeTops Canopy Tour, visitors navigate ten ziplines, five cable bridges, one rappel station, and stop on stationary tree platforms to see overviews of Mill Creek. Visitors also see wildlife from a treetop level.