Charleston Home & Living by TMS, Inc.

Charleston APRIL 2022

Home & Living

WEEKEND TRAVELER LEWISBURG, WV

LOOKING BACK

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620 VIRGINIA STREET EAST at the corner of Virginia & Summers

also known as 101 Summers Street, Charleston WV 25301

Former Summit Bank Building Building sq. footage - 4,078 Lot Size - 10,454 sq. feet Frontage - 124 feet (Summers Street) Frontage - 84 feet (Virginia Street) Tax ID: 06322749 APN: 20-11-0007-0022-0000

Deed Book 2482 Page No. 0928 District 11 - Charleston East Corp Class/Zoning: C - Commercial Latitude: 38.3501080 Longitude: -81.636770 Abbreviated Legal: LT 12X84 IRREG SUMMER & VA STS CAPITAL STATE BANK

Offered at $1,450,000 Taxes $23,719.60 Insurance $5,632.00

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TMS Publishing Dan Lanham 304-345-0654 dan@livingwestvirginia.com Contributing Writers Leslie Bonham Happening Around Town P6 M. Lynne Squires Looking Back: at Charleston Sternwheel Regatta P10 Melody Pittman Weekend Traveler Lewisburg, WV PP16-17 Publisher Dan Lanham Creative Director Lincoln Banry Photographer Michael Bell

Cover Photo by Michael Bell Photography

SWOR Jamon Real Estate Darin Fisher Insurance Agency Wilma Ellis Designer Kitchens

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Happening Around Town

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Garlow Insurance Agency

Lanham & D’Alessio

Michael Bell

Looking Back

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The Amores Group

Burgess Real Estate

Margo Teeter

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Currey Realty & Associates

Lanham & D’Alessio

Weekend Traveler

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Happening Around Town

Spring in Charleston is always such a lovely and exciting time of the

5K Run/ 1 Mile Walk will be at Magic Island.

year! Everyone is so appreciative of the blossoming flowers, trees full

The United Way of Central West Virginia is bringing back “Dancing

of leaves, and SO much fun to be had outside in the sunshine. The

With the Stars 2022” on April 29! Many Charlestonians consider this

restaurants are beginning to open their al fresco dining areas, the WV

to be the “social event of the season”. 6 couples who have committed

Home Show is back just in time for all the outdoor projects that have

to train together for the past several months will compete in this

been put on hold, and there are many live performances of music and

United Way fundraiser.

theater.

“Three Things”, a collaboration of West Virginia Public Broadcasting

The Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center (the CC&CC) is the

and FestivALL, is a monthly event during which three local celebrities

site for two extremely popular country music concerts, Alabama and

discuss where they started, what they love most, and where they

Morgan Wallen. American rapper, Jeezy, will also be performing at

hope to go next with their careers. This has been held at the John L.

the CC&CC in April.

Dickinson Family Homeowner’s Education and Community Center at

For the third straight year, the WV Futbol Club (WVFC) will be hosting the annual Capital Cup at the Shawnee Soccer Complex. Last

815 Court St. Tickets have been $10. In April, the venue and fee will most likely be changing. The new venue and ticket price are TBA.

year’s tournament featured teams from WV and 5 surrounding states

Before we know it, school will be out for the summer, “Live on

and the event is expected to only get bigger and better! On the 23rd,

the Levee” will be back, the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta will be

the YWCA will be holding the 6th annual “Race to End Racism”. The

returning, and summer will be a blast!

Apr. 1-3:

Apr. 2:

“WV Home Show”, CC&CC, cost: TBA

“The WVU Coed Murders”: Book Event at Taylor Books, 6pm, 226 Capitol St., cost: FREE

“Nate Bargatze: The Raincheck Tour”, 7pm, Municipal Auditorium, cost: TBA

“WVSO Mozart: Requiem”, 7:30pm, Clay Center, cost: varies

Apr. 3:

Apr. 8-10:

Apr. 10:

Apr. 12:

“Mountain Stage” featuring Joan Osborne, Dave Hause, 49 Winchester, and Abby Hamilton; 7pm, WV Culture Center, cost: $30

“WVFC Capital Cup”, Shawnee Sports Complex, cost: varies

“Mountain Stage” featuring Margaret Glaspy, River Whyless, Kat Edmonson, Neal Francis, and Lakou Mizik; 7pm, WV Culture Center, cost: $30

“Anastasia”, 7:30pm, Clay Center, cost: varies

Apr. 14:

Apr. 15:

Apr. 19:

“Alabama”, 7pm, CC&CC, cost: varies

“Sound Checks- LEVON”, 6:30pm, Clay Center Walker Theater, cost: varies

“Morgan Wallen”, 7:30pm, CC&CC, cost: varies

“Another Appalachia” Book Event, Taylor Books, 6pm, cost: free

Apr. 20:

Apr. 22:

Apr. 23:

“Peppa Pig’s Adventure”, 6pm, Municipal Auditorium, cost: varies

“Three Things: Season 7, Episode 3”, 7pm, location & cost: TBA

“Shinedown: The Revolution’s Live Tour”, 7pm, CC&CC, cost: varies

“YWCA Race to End Racism”, 9am, Magic Island, cost: varies

Apr. 23:

Apr. 25:

Apr. 27:

Apr. 29-30:

“Jeezy”, 8pm, CC&CC, cost: varies

“Charleston Scholarship Dinner”, 5pm, CC&CC, cost: $150

“Jersey Boys”, 7:30pm, Clay Center, cost: varies

“Something Rotten!”, CC&CC, cost: varies

Apr. 29:

Apr. 30:

“Dancing With the Stars 2022”, 6pm, CC&CC, cost: $75

“WVSO Season Finale!”, 7:30pm, Clay Center, cost: varies

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DUKE JORDAN REALTOR®

304.415.0607

Duke@bhhsger.com

www.DukeJordan.com

A member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates, LLC- Mike Callaghan-Broker of Record 1337 Virginia Street East, Charleston, WV 25301 304.346.0300

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Dan Lanham, REALTOR®, SALESPERSON

304-546-7383 | dan@livingwestvirginia.com

Natalie D’Alessio, REALTOR®, SALESPERSON

304-546-4388 | lanham.natalie@gmail.com

BUY AND SELL WITH CONFIDENCE. NOT CONCERN.

WE’RE HERE TO HELP. 304-523-2225

Broker of record: Shane Radcliff 831 4th Avenue, Suite 100, Huntington, WV 25701

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Looking Back

By: M. Lynne Squires

...at Charleston Sternwheel Regatta

In 1971, a 12-year-old boy had a chat with the then-mayor of Charleston, John Hutchinson. Young Nelson Jones wanted to see Charleston have a sternwheeler race on Labor Day on the Kanawha River. Jones family-owned Amherst Industries, a marine towing, construction, and repair company, provided the barges alongside the levy where the sternwheelers were moored.

lous Thunderbirds, Michael McDonald, The Georgia Satellites (2), Billy Preston, Greg Kihn Band, Great White, Kansas, Dr. John, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Quiet Riot, Copper, Bowling for Soup, Collective Soul, Blue Oyster Cult, The Fixx, Mollie Hatchet, Julian Lennon, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Warrant, Hydrogen, Gin Blossoms, The Wreckers, Fuel, Rev Theory, Puddle of Mud, Blues Traveler.

The Regatta was expanded to a two-day festival within two years of its inception. By the early 1980s, the Regatta lasted a week, and in a few years, was ten days long. The end-of-summer festival attracted thousands of local people and many out-of-towner river lovers who came to see the big boats race.

The Charleston Distance Run was the brainchild of Don Cohen, a Charleston eye doctor. He wanted to add a distance run to the Sternwheel Regatta, and after working with the city ofﬁcials and police, a course was developed. The inaugural year saw 213 runners, but within two years, the number swelled to over 1,308. The run is classiﬁed as a road race, not a half-marathon. At 15 miles long, it remains the only race of that length in the US.

While the races were the highlight of the Regatta, the organizers added numerous events both on the river and the area surrounding the levee. River activities included the Pushers and Shover’s contest, Whistle Blowing Contest, Line Handlers Contest, the Anything That Floats Race, a Rubber Ducky race, a swimming competition, and of course, the Sternwheel races. Land activities were varied and plentiful. Food and beer vendors, parades, music, ﬁreworks, and the Charleston Distance Run. The music was the evening highlight every night. Visitors to the levee were able to see acts free of charge. Even a partial list of acts through the years is impressive: John Hartford, The Temptations, Marshall Tucker (2appearances), The Statler Brothers, The Commadores, Poco, Quarterﬂash, The Beach Boys, Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine, Michael McDonald, Kathy Mattea (2), Meatloaf (2), Charlie Daniels Band (4), Frankie Valley and the Four Seasons, Cheap Trick, The Four Tops, The Guess Who, Willie Nelson (2), Three Dog Night (2), Blood Sweat and Tears, Ray Charles, Survivor, Jefferson Starship (3), Three Dog Night, Alabama, The Fabu-

The number of sternwheelers varied over the years. The Delta Queen graced the banks of the Kanawha River a few years. Pleasure craft covered the river, with several hundred often gathered to hear the music or watch the fireworks. The Sternwheel Regatta continued until 2009. Issues with sponsor funding, lower participation by sternwheelers, and increasing interest in other city attractions, such as FestivALL, led to the demise of the Regatta. In 2019, Charleston’s first woman mayor, Amy Shuler Goodwin, took office. She was approached many times by people wanting to bring back the Regatta. In the fall of 2021, Mayor Goodwin announced the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta would return on the Fourth of July weekend in 2022. Once again, the Kanawha River will be alive with the sights and sounds of a Regatta.

Email your responses about Charleston Sternwheel Regatta or requests for locations you’d like Looking Back to visit to thewriter@mlynne.com. Squires’ book Looking Back at Charleston is a compilation of 24 essays and color photos from her column and is available on Amazon. Visit www.mlynne.com.

Next month Looking Back visits Riverview Terrace on Kanawha Boulevard.

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Janet Amores 304-444-8653 SALESPERSON

jamores@oldcolony.com amoresgroup.com

REDUCED

827 Glendale Ave #I, S. Charleston $95,000, 2BR 1BA. 2-story condo w/full bsmt in desirable South Charleston! Condo offers hardwoods and carpet throughout in addition to an abundance of natural light!

403 Yorktowne Pl, South Charleston $589,000, 6BR 3.5BA. Yorktowne 2-story “Monk” built home nestled in the Hills of South Charleston!

711 Main St, Charleston $89,900, 3BR 1.5BA. Beautiful 2-story home located on the West Side of Charleston! Home offers gleaming hardwoods, a large kitchen, and large bedrooms!

16656 Daniel Boone Pkwy, Peytona $183,000, 3BR. 2BA. This home is fully remodeled in 2021. Open ﬂoor plan, Spacious living room/dining room combination.

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53 Lively Rd, South Charleston $42,000, Gorgeous 3+ Acre lot in the desirable Chestnut Ridge Subdivision. Close to Southridge Shopping Centers and in the G.W. School District.

155 Cindy Ln, Danville $159,000, 3BR 2BA. Nestled on a large corner lot in Danville’s own Washington Heights sets this beautiful ranch

101 Circle Dr, Charleston

108 Preston Ln, Alum Creek

$265,000, 4BR. 3BA. In the heart of Cross Lanes, this ranch style home offers so much for the money. Currently used as a residence but has excellent commercial potential!

5130 MacCorkle Ave, Charleston

$72,500, 3BR 2BA. Alum Creek home sets on a ﬂat corner lot, has a permanent foundation and located only moments from South Ridge.

398 Toms Fork Rd, Alum Creek

$599,000, Investment opportunity! Endless opportunity here! Interior offers 2-full bathrooms, washer and dryer hookups, and kitchen.

$109,000 2BR 2BA This 5 acre mini farm is nestled in Alum Creek just minutes from Southridge.

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1911 Pine Manor, Charleston $210,000, Charming ranch styled farmhouse sitting on a whopping 12 acres!

1333 Virginia St E., Charleston $305,000, 5BR. 1BA. 3HBA. City living! This charming and stunning 3-story home zoned for Residential and Commercial is located in the Historical East End of Charleston!

0 Olympus Rd, Charleston

5151A State Route 10, Barboursville

$17,500, Great location and a recentlycleared lot! Beautiful piece of buildable land, very central, ample opportunity abounds!

17-18 Clover Patch Acres, Sissonville

$175,000, 3BR. 2BA .Don’t miss this cute ranch home! It boasts many updates from a newer roof, fresh paint and a new oven to a one year old septic and newer shed!

131 Winners Cir, Hurricane

$18,000, Premium 2.29 Acre lot sitting in the Sissonville Area of Charleston! Lots are located in the Clover Patch Acres subdivision and are prime for development.

$199,000, 3BR. 2BA. Beautiful 3-level split home in the desirable City of Hurricane sitting on .55 acres of land!

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MONTGOMERY - Historic home - Gorgeous HW floors, high ceilings and large tiled front porch are just a few of the amenities - two spacious rooms on the third floor could be converted into 4th and 5th bedrooms - it must be seen to appreciate its warmth and its many unique features. $164,900

SMITHERS. This 3 BD, 2 BA modular home offers 1 floor living. Includes large master bath with garden tub, a Generac generator, stainless appliances and a detached 12 x 24 garage/storage building. Has ample storage with walk-in closets and a huge parking area for boats, RV’s or ATV’s. $149,900

MONTGOMERY. Beautiful executive home located on the Kanawha River. Swim in the in-ground pool, fish from the dock or launch a boat. Freshly painted with glistening hardwoods, new carpet, a media room and a great room with wet bar and fireplace. $349,900

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MONTGOMERY. Well maintained 4-stall car wash. Also includes building with 3 bays. Situated on 2 corner lots. Building would be perfect for detailing business, mechanic’s garage or storage. Only car wash in the Upper Kanawha Valley! $99,900

SAINT ALBANS. Large flat lot with river frontage. Conveniently located and easily accessible. No zoning or B & O taxes. Several possible uses. Could be commercial or residential. $65,000

MONTGOMERY. Beautifully updated 2-unit duplex. Each side contains 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths. New metal roof, double pane windows and flooring. Live in one side and rent the other. $109,000

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Your Charleston connection to real estate at the

Oﬃce: 304.720.1246 Cell: 304.419.1919 mteeter@oldcolony.com margoteeter.com REALTOR®, CRS, GRI SALESPERSON

Joseph Miller, Broker of Record , 1205 Virginia St. East Charleston, WV 25301

Gated country estate with 98+ acres of ATV & horseback riding trails, pasture & forest views. The home boasts a gourmet kitchen, game room, wine cellar, and grand movie theater with concession stand. 5 bedrooms, 4 full and 2 half baths, this home will fit any sized family! Outside, the huge patio boasts an outside kitchen with built in grills for summer entertaining! To maintain the property, there is an additional oversized 2 car garage and shop.

Amazing-Classical Design- Custom details throughout with top grade quality. 5 BR and 5 FB. Slate entry way, open floor plan with most centered view of Capitol Dome throughout the house and outdoor patio areas. BR and FB on Main Floor along with Living and Formal Dining rooms. Kitchen with Granite and Williams Cabinetry. Home office on 3rd Floor overlooking Master Suite featuring 18’ ceilings. Finished lower-level w Rec, 5th BR and FB. Elevator access to all floors.

Gated 17-ac property in prestigious South Hills neighborhood offers privacy and lovely woodland views, yet the convenience of being minutes from downtown, shopping, & airport. Large flat yard, indoor swimming pool, hiking trails, and plenty of room for horses, hunting, or other outdoor pursuits. Well-constructed 6BR, 5.5BA brick home built in 2003 featuring a gourmet kitchen with subzero, Miele, & Bosch appliances, walls of windows, 3 fireplaces, home theater. 100+ acres of adjacent land avail.

This Beautiful East End home is currently being used as a Law Office but is very much a magnificent residence as well! This home boasts 7 beds, 5 full baths & 1 half baths with over 7000sqft of living space. Sits on a corner lot & is surrounded by an amazing array of trees & shrubs which are all enclosed by Wrought Iron fencing to include the huge parking area in the rear. Home was built in 1899 & the craftsmanship still shine through! Own, Live, or Work in a piece of West Virginia History today!

Nestled in the middle of South Hills, close to shops & downtown sits this beautiful, wooded, 5+ acre estate! Built in 1941, this 5BD, 4.5 BA home still exudes that cottage like charm & privacy that so many are looking for in today’s market. The spacious gathering areas & large bedrooms will accommodate the largest of families & is perfect for those who love to entertain! Located in one of Charleston’s premier school districts & boasting over 5000 Sq.Ft. of living space. This retreat is a must see!

Custom-built, 3-level, open concept, contemporary home in private, park-like setting. Passive Solar design with Southern Exposure; Koi Pond, custom wine room; large recreation room with wet bar and 2 fireplaces. Top rated schools and easy access to downtown and shopping. This home boasts many updates including a new roof, new skylights and a new aerator system.

Gorgeous home with oversized two car garage, first floor Master suite, beautiful granite countertops, private screened porch, beautifully landscaped yard and extra lot! This spectacular and immaculate home comes with a huge list of updates and upgrades such as a new roof in 2013, new downstairs heating and cooling in 2012, whole house generator in 2020 and much more. This home is a must see! Call for your private showing today!

4 Bedroom 2 Bath Ranch Style home in convenient South Charleston location. Open living and Dining rooms w/ Fireplace. Hardwood floors throughout. Updated HVAC and newer roof. Lower-level rec. Peaceful outdoor sitting areas. Close to shops, schools, and interstate access.

Beautifully renovated, move in ready 3-story Condo! Home offers large living room, dining room, updated kitchen and baths. 4 large bedrooms including private master suite with jetted bathtub and bedroom on finished 3rd floor. Charm galore with wide crown molding, pocket doors and hardwood floors throughout. Conveniently located on the Historical East End of Charleston and is walking distance to Clay Center, Power Park, Restaurants, the Capitol and Downtown.

Beautiful Victorian Condo in Historic East End! Immaculate and beautifully restored, this home features a great open floor plan, pocket doors, marble fireplaces, charming hardwood floors, open kitchen/dining area, and lower-level rec room. this 3-story condo is completely move in ready and conveniently located to downtown, medical facilities, dining and shopping.

Affordable convenient living best describes this lovely 1 BD, Terrace Park East 1st floor condo, just 2 blocks from the Capitol Complex on Kanawha Blvd. Comes w/a W/D & you can walk out the patio door to the huge common area & pool. The HOA fee is $284.34 monthly & covers basic cable TV, Water, & Trash. Other amenities include parking, common room for large gatherings, laundry facilities, & huge pool & common area.

Carefree living at its best! Enjoy the condo life in this beautiful 3 bed, 3 bath condo in downtown Charleston! Walk to downtown and the eateries on Capitol St as well as the river and the activities there. beautiful common areas, gated parking and beautiful river views are just a few of the amenities available when you live here! The HOA fee covers the following: Water, Sewer, Electric, trash removal and building insurance.

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MAT CURREY BROKER

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FORT HILL - Large kitchen and dining area, kitchen has newer appliances and granite countertops spacious living room with a huge family room in lower area opens to wooded lot. Contact Mat Currey for more information or showing 304-419-4438

BEAUTIFUL HOME has 3 bedrooms 1 full bath 1 half bath, hardwood floors c/air, insulated windows large decks and 2 car covered parking. Contact Mat Currey for more information or showing 304-419-4438

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CHARLESTON HISTORIC DISTRICT Massive 4 unit with 4 garage or storage areas in alley. 3 one bed units with a large 2 story 2-bedroom unit ready for you to rent. Contact Mat Currey for more information or showing 304-419-4438

CHARLESTON HISTORIC DISTRICT 3 bed 2 bath with East end charm. Larger than it seems with wrought iron fence and 2 car garage. Hardwood floors large kitchen partial basement fenced back yard. Contact Mat Currey for more information or showing 304-419-4438

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THIS LOT consists of 2 parcels and is marketed as commercial contact Bill Currey 304-419-4417 for access or questions.

Now Accepting New Listings

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Dan Lanham, REALTOR®, SALESPERSON

304-546-7383 | dan@livingwestvirginia.com

Natalie D’Alessio, REALTOR®, SALESPERSON

304-546-4388 | lanham.natalie@gmail.com

$152,500

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718 Holly St.

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1001 Belmont St.

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$130,000

$132,500

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4069 INDIAN CK RD

Broker of record: Shane Radcliff 831 4th Avenue, Suite 100, Huntington, WV 25701

$175,000

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107 FLINT RIDGE

$182,000

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We’re continually on the hunt for opportunities to add richness to our lives. In the time of the road trip revival, we are proud to feature a monthly section featuring destinations within driving distance of Charleston that make for a great getaway. We feel that our worldly and devoted readers will find these places interesting.

lewisburg, WV

Weeke By: Melody Pittman

Photo by Melody Pittman.

Driving a little less than two hours southeast of Charleston, West Virginia, brings you to Lewisburg, nestled in the Allegheny Mountains and named Coolest Town in America in the past. Not only does Lewisburg pack a powerful punch, but it is also a great getaway to transport you somewhere unique that won’t break the bank with rising gas prices. Indulge in a dose of fresh mountain air, feast on gourmet grub, take in the arts and history and have a lovely weekend in a town that thrives on being a community leader and West Virginia jewel.

WHAT TO SEE & DO IN LEWISBURG Lewisburg is cram-packed with offerings from exploring history to shopping high-end locally-owned boutiques. The Main Street in Lewisburg (Washington) is lined with intriguing shops, manicured parks, and gorgeous ﬂower displays. Shops I recommend seeing are Yarid’s 16 CharlestonHomeandLiving.com | APRIL 2022 016.0422.indd 2

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(great shoes), Edith’s (natural and holistic foods), Wolf Creek Gallery and Studio 40 (ladies apparel), Harmony Ridge (glassware, jewelry), and A New Chapter Bookstore. A special ﬁnd is the wine shop in the back of Robert’s Antiques, offering some 700 kinds of wine and beer. Bella the Corner Gourmet is a must for barware, bakeware, gourmet foods, cheeses, wine, and kitchen accessories.

Photo by Melody Pittman.

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hard cider and mead in their tasting room with live music, open weekends and Friday nights.

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WHERE TO STAY IN LEWISBURG There is great diversity for lodging choices in Lewisburg, ranging from very affordable at the Motel M Lewisburg, just right off the highway, to the General Lewis Inn, the premier luxury accommodations in town that date back to the 19th century. Be sure to check out the craft cocktails at the Inn, too. Middle ground options include Hampton Inn and Home2Suites by Hilton, both with a pool and complimentary breakfast. Rates run around $100 per night.

Traveler

Landmark and a family favorite in the Greenbrier Valley. The caverns are a wonderland of stalactites and stalagmites 120′ below the earth. Dress appropriately—the temperature is low 50s year-round. Self-guided tours are 45 minutes long and cost $12 for adults $6 for kids.

Photo by Melody Pittman.

closed on weekends. Stardust Cafe (closed on Sunday) gets my vote for eclectic sandwich creations and salads for lunch. Across the street is Thunderbird Taco for guacamole, vegetarian fare, and upscale Mexican favorites. For something old-school and fun, Jim’s on Route 60 has burgers, fries, hot dogs, shakes, and cobblers, plus you can experience car-hop service.

Photo by Melody Pittman.

Washington Street Quarters is a nice pick for comfortably outﬁtted rooms with modern amenities within walking distance to almost everything mentioned above.

Photo by Melody Pittman.

Visit the Greenbrier Historical Society and North House Museum for the latest AfricanAmerican history and local textiles exhibits. If cemetery visits are in your wheelhouse, you’ll appreciate the headstones on the gravesites in the Confederate Cemetery, circa the Civil War era. Pencil in a drive to the Hern Mills Covered Bridge for photo-ops if you want the quintessential “Almost Heaven” town offering. First Fridays highlight Lewisburg’s diverse and impressive arts and culture, with shops open late, entertainment, and refreshments. Notable events in Lewisburg include the 14th annual Lewisburg Chocolate Festival on April 9th, Healing Appalachia in September (a mission to raise funds and awareness to celebrate recovery the 23-24th), and West Virginia State Fair August 11-20th, chock full of food, games, entertainment, and big-name concerts.

For a more rugged adventure, consider Greenbrier River Campground & Cabins (RV sites, too), where you can also rent boats, canoes, kayaks, and tubes. Photo by Melody Pittman.

Food and Friends is your go-to for steaks, classic entrees, and bread pudding with butter rum sauce, Livery Tavern for farm-totable meals, or Stardust Cafe for pasta, lamb, and chicken dishes. The French Goat would be a ﬁne dining experience— a raved-about bougie eatery with exotic choices, such as seasonal oysters, garlic escargot, and a Sunday brunch featuring duck conﬁt Benedicts, quiche, and Croque Madame. Reservations are recommended regardless of where you pick.

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WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK The Wild Bean is excellent for coffee, pastries, and wraps for breakfast. The Jefferson Dining Room at the General Lewis Inn has a weekend brunch with mimosas and Bloody Marys for a fancier breakfast option. If you arrive in Lewisburg on a weekday, try Corn + Flour, a magniﬁcent local bakery with bagels, cinnamon rolls, and mufﬁns, but they are

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Explore the Greenbrier Valley Brewing Co. for your craft beer needs (10 minutes away in Maxwelton) and Hawk Knob for Appalachian

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