Location: Summersville
Top Things to do in Summersville
What to do and see in Summersville, West Virginia (WV): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Summersville is a city in Nicholas County, West Virginia, USA. The population was 3,572 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Nicholas County.
Restaurants in Summersville
1. Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Set on the rim of the Gauley River Canyon, the 156-acre Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park is an important Civil War battle site. It is part of the Civil War Discovery Trail, which links more than 300 historical sites in 16 states, and commemorates the 1861 Battle of Carnifex Ferry, a major Union victory that led to the eventual Confederate withdrawal from western Virginia. Carnifex Ferry is one of the oldest state parks in the United States and is a popular site for Civil War reenactments.
Reviewed By morrisontimothy - Calhoun, United States
My wife & I "stumbled across" this park while "chasing the foliage" in West Virginia. I'm a bit of a history buff, so this was a great choice to expand our viewing. And the overlook of the old ferry crossing is amazing scenery!
2. Summersville Dam
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By Seven7777 - Ball, United States
You can hit up one road and see the lighthouse, the scenic outlook, and then the dam. There are lots of placards explaining the history of the dam and then mechanism on display. Nice paved paths with parking, beautiful views
3. Battle Run Beach
4. Summersville Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By WiseWomanWanderer - Mount Orab, United States
Stopped by the overlooks and nearby river entries for photo opportunities on my way to Carnifix Ferry Battlefield State Park for hiking and views of the Gauley River. Quite spectacular! The water level was super low, but the lake was still beautiful. The dam is ginormous especially on the outlet side looking up. It was totally worth the short steep walk to the Gauley River on the outlet side where you could just feel the energy of the passing water.
5. Kirkwood Winery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 34 reviews
Kirkwood Winery has been in business for nearly 30 years with new ownership since July 2017. We are still producing West Virginia's finest wines and distilling small batches of moonshine and bourbon in what is possibly the smallest licensed distillery in the United States. Located in the heart of West Virginia, we offer wines that reflect our mountain heritage. Visit our Country Store with WV made products, taste our wine, and tour our distillery and observe the crafting of the Southern Moon, Rye, and Grappa.
Reviewed By elissejo - Landgraff, United States
Kirkwood Winery and the Isaiah Morgan Distillery was the first winery and distillery we visited in West Virginia, back in 2002! Kirkwood is famous for their fruit and uniquely West Virginian vegetable wines, and we both fell in love with them the first time we visited, when we met the late Rodney Facemire who founded it. Among their truly unique West Virginia wines are Ramp Wine, which hubs Chef Dan uses to marinate meat and to make reduction sauces, Ginseng, Dandelion, and Rhubarb Wines! They also have a large variety of grape and fruit wines made from their vines and orchards. In creating the Isaiah Morgan Distillery, Rodney Facemire brought the “naughty” Appalachian tradition of illegal moonshine making into the legal daylight, when he obtained the license for the nation's smallest still in 2002. He conceived the vision of mini-distilleries, formed a team of government and business leaders, and created what has truly become a fabulous industry for the state! Isaiah Morgan makes Moonshine, Rye Whisky, Grappa, and now a fine, aged Bourbon, and after indulging in a yummy tasting, we bought a selection of wines, as well as their Bourbon, and a bottle of Grappa for an Italian friend! We had Kirkwood wines at our wedding at the Elkhorn Inn & Theatre, and our guests all loved them, and a few years ago we went to one of their fun, fall Grape Stomping Festivals, where we got in the vat and stomped grapes with our bare feet like Lucy and Ethel did on I Love Lucy! (Unfortunately the Grape Stomping Festival has been cancelled for this fall, but we are trusting it will be back next year). Highly recommended!
