Attractions
1 Camp Dawson Rd, Kingwood, WV 26537, USA
Preston Country Club
Founded in 1925 on property originally belonging to George Washington, Preston Country Club offers golf and dining to the public as well as its members. As one of West Virginia's longest golf courses at 7001 yards from the tips, PCC has hosted the Men and Women's Tri-State for over 20 years, the Senior Tri-State and other area tournaments. We have been pleased to host civic groups, corporate outings, weddings and parties for various occasions.
291 Wagner Ln, Kingwood, WV 26537, USA
Hovatter's Wildlife Zoo
Hovatter’s Wildlife, also known as West Virginia’s Zoo, is home to over 100 different species/over 300 headcount of native and exotic animals from all over the world! What started out as a small collection of deer, bear, cougars and tigers has turned into a menagerie of Chimpanzees, Bears, Giraffes, various species of Orange and White Tigers, Spotted and Black Leopards, Ring Tailed Lemurs, Baboons, and many other species! You always have the opportunity to feed the animals in the zoo; you can hand-feed the giraffes, hand feed hundreds of parakeets as they fly around you, and much more! (All food must be purchased upon admission. No outside food is permitted)
Our goal is to provide a family-friendly environment that allows each and every visitor to gain knowledge about our beautiful animal while they experience them up-close, make memories, and have fun!
Hovatter’s Wildlife Zoo will open for their 28th consecutive season in April of 2020.
(The opening date will be posted closer to that time on our website and our Facebook.)
*For current information, announcements, and upcoming events, please follow us on Facebook!
2764 N Preston Hwy, Albright, WV 26519, USA
Cheat River Outfitters
Located in Albright, in North Central West Virginia, the Cheat Canyon section of the Cheat River is West Virginia’s premier springtime Class V whitewater run. The Canyon boasts 13 miles of unsurpassed wilderness beauty and breathtaking whitewater adventure. Not to worry, Cheat River Outfitters also offers adventures on the Class II-III Cheat Narrows. The Narrows is one of the cleanest and beautiful runs around. Enjoy fully guided whitewater rafting as well as swimming, rock jumping, rock climbing, paintball and riverside picnicking for a perfect day on the river all summer long. Plan your river trip today in West Virginia today!
61 County Line Drive, Bruceton Mills, WV 26525, USA
Coopers Rock State Forest
It’s all about the views at Coopers Rock State Forest. Located 13 miles from Morgantown, a few minutes off Interstate 68, the forest has many overlooks of the canyon section of the Cheat River that offer breathtaking views in any season. The forest is an ideal getaway, and has numerous historical sites, hiking trails and recreational opportunities amongst the forest’s enormous boulders and cliffs.