You can’t get much closer to nature than being right up in the trees. On a hot summer day, a little bit of shade makes any kind of recreation seem possible. Discover these treetop adventures, including dining, obstacle courses, and treehouses.
- TreeTops Canopy Tour
The Resort at Glade Springs/Facebook This obstacle course at the Resort at Glade Springs will take you through a series of 10 zip lines and 5 bridges for beautiful views of the creek and mountainside nearby. Or try the Dual-Racing Zipline. It’s the longest one on the East Coast!
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- Adventures on the Gorge
Adventures on the Gorge The TimberTrek Adventure Park is part of Adventures on the Gorge. This obstacle course will take you to heights of 50 feet above the forest floor. For the extra ambitious, you can navigate the same course after dark.
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- Smokey’s On The Gorge
Smokey’s On The Gorge/Facebook This restaurant has views of the New River Gorge and an outdoor eating area with tables nestled among the trees. They’ve recently just redesigned the restaurant.
Read more here.
- The Holly Rock Treehouse Cabin
http://wvcabins.com/site/cabins-and-rates/tree-house.html You can rent this little treehouse from Country Roads Cabins. The treehouse is accessed via a swinging bridge for an extra adventurous feel. It’s located in the beautiful New River Gorge area near Hico.
Read more here.
- Harpers Ferry Adventure Park
Harpers Ferry Adventure Park The Aerial Forest Adventure Park at Harpers Ferry has a number of all-ages obstacle courses in the treetops, as well as some more challenging options. It’s a great place to bring the whole family together.
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- Buffalo Trail campground
Buffalo Trail/Facebook The Buffalo Trail campground in Bluewell has several treehouses available for rent, as well as a restaurant. Real live buffalo roam around the campground.
Read more here.
- Mountain Creek Restaurant
Flickr/J. Stephen Conn
Flickr/J. Stephen Conn This restaurant is at the bottom of the Bluestone River Gorge in Pipestem State Park, and is only accessible by aerial tram. Diners take a scenic ride down to the restaurant where they can enjoy fine dining.
Read more here.
For another great summertime adventure in West Virginia, try dining in this floating restaurant!
The Resort at Glade Springs/Facebook
This obstacle course at the Resort at Glade Springs will take you through a series of 10 zip lines and 5 bridges for beautiful views of the creek and mountainside nearby. Or try the Dual-Racing Zipline. It’s the longest one on the East Coast!
Read more here.
Adventures on the Gorge
The TimberTrek Adventure Park is part of Adventures on the Gorge. This obstacle course will take you to heights of 50 feet above the forest floor. For the extra ambitious, you can navigate the same course after dark.
Read more here.
Smokey’s On The Gorge/Facebook
This restaurant has views of the New River Gorge and an outdoor eating area with tables nestled among the trees. They’ve recently just redesigned the restaurant.
Read more here.
http://wvcabins.com/site/cabins-and-rates/tree-house.html
You can rent this little treehouse from Country Roads Cabins. The treehouse is accessed via a swinging bridge for an extra adventurous feel. It’s located in the beautiful New River Gorge area near Hico.
Read more here.
Harpers Ferry Adventure Park
The Aerial Forest Adventure Park at Harpers Ferry has a number of all-ages obstacle courses in the treetops, as well as some more challenging options. It’s a great place to bring the whole family together.
Read more here.
Buffalo Trail/Facebook
The Buffalo Trail campground in Bluewell has several treehouses available for rent, as well as a restaurant. Real live buffalo roam around the campground.
Read more here.
Flickr/J. Stephen Conn
This restaurant is at the bottom of the Bluestone River Gorge in Pipestem State Park, and is only accessible by aerial tram. Diners take a scenic ride down to the restaurant where they can enjoy fine dining.
Read more here.
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