Superb shopping at West Virginia's only 'true' outlet mall complex - featuring 24 quality outlet shops, and a China Buffet restaurant. Discount coupons are available for shoppers at the Mall Information Desk, and online at the FFOS website.
Gassaway Bluegrass Preservation Society Music at the Mid Mountain Lanes
Skidmore Development, Inc.
2000 Sutton Lane
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-5055
Burnsville Lake WMA U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Burnsville Lake HC 10, Box 24
Burnsville, WV 26335-0221
(304) 853-2371
12,579 acres in Braxton County. Located three miles east of Burnsville off exit 79 of I-79, or 11 miles north on U.S. Route 19 from exit 67 of I-79. Hilly and steep terrain prevails, with some gently sloping upland areas and fairly flat creek bottoms. There is a mixture of young timber, brush and old fields creating good hunting conditions for deer, turkey, raccoon, rabbit and grouse. Populations of largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, crappie, muskellunge, channel catfish and bluegill will give anglers plenty of action in 968-acre Burnsville Lake. Accommodations are provided for the physically disabled angler and Class Q hunter. Boat ramps at Riffle Run and the Bulltown Day Use Area provide year-round access for general public use. Burnsville Lake Marina, (304) 853-2822, is generally open from early April until mid-October. Rental boats, gasoline, snacks and bait are available. Camping is allowed in Corps of Engineers campgrounds only.
Elk River WMA U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and WVDNR
Sutton Lake, P.O. Box 426
Sutton, WV 26601-0426
(304) 765-2816
18,225 acres in Braxton County. Exit 67 of I-79 at the Flatwoods interchange and travel south on state Routes 4 and 19. Go approximately two miles to secondary Route 15 and proceed east following DNR signs to the Holly River section. Access also from state Route 19/40 by turning east onto state Route 17, go 3.7 miles southeast of Sutton and follow DNR signs to the Elk River section. Steep hills, ridges and benches dominate the area, which is bounded by Elk River and Sutton Lake. Mature hardwood forests cover portions of the area, making squirrel and turkey hunting particularly good. Brushlands provide excellent deer hunting. Habitat improvement has greatly increased waterfowl hunting potential. Two shooting ranges are available. Sutton Lake, 1,440 acres, and Elk River provide excellent fishing. Anglers may catch largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, walleye, channel catfish, bluegill and crappie in the lake. Elk River has all these warmwater species, plus muskellunge, and the tailwaters are stocked with trout. Accommodations are provided for the physically disabled angler and Class Q hunter. Corps of Engineers campgrounds at Bakers Run, south side of the lake, and at Gerald R. Freeman area on the north side provide camping facilities. Marina facilities are located at Bee Run and launch ramps are available on the north side of the lake and at the camping areas.
RECREATION
Bee Run Recreation Area Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2101
With a newly remodeled playground, picnic shelters, and plenty of water closeby for fishing, swimming and boating...
Bee Run Riding Stables, Inc. 100 Bee Run Road
Sutton, WV
304-765-5804
Camping,hiking,fishing swiming and more. Once an Indian stronghold. Later, settlers came in, building a mill on nearby Falls Creek to grind their corn. This strategic road was the site of a Civil War battle.
Bee Run Boat Docks Bee Run Recreation Area
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2120.
Boat docks, swimming area, pontoon and paddle boat rentals, Paddlewheeler Dinner cruises, full service restaurant, excellent fishing, and much, much more...
Burnsville Docks, Inc. Route 10 at Burnsville Dam
PO Box 483
Burnsville, WV 26335
(304) 853-2822
(Apri 1-Oct 30) (304) 853-2220 (Nov April 1). Full service boat dock with boat rentals, gasoline and food.
Burnsville Lake offers a full-service marina, excellent fishing and a guide service for the avid outdoorsman. Bulltown's Day Use Area also offers an excellent swimming beach in fresh, clean water, complete with restrooms, changing booths and outdoor showers. Boat launch ramps are located at Riffle Run, Bulltown's Day Use and Camping Areas.
Home of the new Mountain Lakes Amphitheater. Easy access from highway I-79, Exit 67. 50 sites including full electric, water, sewer service, fire pit, picnic table and concrete patio with access to a shower house and laundry area. Rental also includes access to Days Inn amenities including an indoor and outdoor pool and cario fitness room.
Gassaway Community Park Elk Street
Gassaway, WV 26624
(304) 364-5111
Guide Service Burnsville, WV 26335
(304) 853-2822
Lake guide service operates on all area lakes including Sutton, Burnsville & Summersville for fishermen, providing everything needed for that 'big catch'. Hunters' guide service is available in season, and includes pre-scouting an area to make sure there's game, and providing transportation to the area by water. Meals and housing are also available to make the trip complete.
Holly Gray Park Airport Road
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-7603
Facilities include: playground, basketball court, horse riding ring, ballfields, fishing ponds, tennis courts, camping, fitness trail, outdoor stage, picnic shelters, dorms and dining hall for rent.
The new outdoor Mountain Lakes Amphitheater. Easy access from highway I-79, Exit 67, located at the Flatwoods RV Park behind the Days Inn. Go to the website at www.mountainlakesmusic.com to see exciting details about the national and local performers and other upcoming events.
Sutton Lake/Dam Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2816 Dam
Sutton Lake is a fisherman's paradise, with a large variety of fish for the catch and boat launch ramps at Bee Run Docks, Freeman Campground and at the Dam's south abutment... Swimming beaches are available at both Bee Run and Sutton Dam. Newly remodeled playground with handicap swings, picnic shelters and handicap access to the fishing pier located on the spill waters of the Dam. Completed in 1961, the Sutton Dam is 210 feet high, 1,178 feet long and 195 feet wide at the base.
HISTORIC
Bulltown Historic Area Burnsville, WV 26335
(304) 853-2371
For an idea of how people lived here when Braxton County was settled, the Bulltown Historic Area helps history come alive. The area includes a visitor's center with many exhibits from the mid to late 1800s, structures from this era, as well as a Civil War Battlefield and fortification site. A mile-long trail leads visitors by remnants of union trenches, the Cunningham Farm, and many other fascinating spots. Tours of the area may be arranged through the Visitors Center, and self-guided tours are also permitted. The Reenactment of the Battle of Bulltown takes place at the battlefield each fall.
One-room school houses - 2
Heritage in Arts, Crafts, Music
Historic Downtown Sutton Rebuilding from fire, but still has red brick streets and several buildings on Historic Register
Historic Rides Scenic Motorcycles like it
Old Historic churches
Squires House Slave quarters Privately owned but potential for future.
Sutton High School (on historic register) 200 Jerry Burton Drive
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-7331.
LODGING
Elk Hostel 200 Main Street
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-5960
Available for rentals for groups, families, wedding parties. $140 per night includes 6 sleeping rooms, kitchen and commons room.
Elk Motor Court Rt. 19 North at the Y
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-7173
Single and family units; comfortable; convenient; air conditioned; color TV
Flatwoods Days Inn
A premiere lodging and meeting facility located in the heart of our great Mountain State. They can meet your every need with first class conferencing capabilities and full service dining and lodging. Their experienced and helpful meeting coordinators will assist in planning your event. Whether you wish to meet with 2 or 1200 people, for 1 hour or 1 week, the Flatwoods Days Inn offers the best of the best in conferencing capabilities at a central location accessible to all. Contact them to discover why Flatwoods is "Where WV Meets". (866) 700-7284 or (304) 765-5055
Conveniently located off Exit 67 of Interstate 79, Jackson's Bear Heaven is West Virginia's largest Boyd's Bear dealer, first Boyd's Platinum Paw dealer and the only West Virginia Boyd's Gift Creations Concepts dealer.
Landmark Studio P.O. Box 74, 4th and Main Street
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-3766
The Landmark Studio for the Arts was founded and incorporated in 1988 as a non profit corporation in order to promote the Arts in Braxton County, West Virginia. The Landmark directs the visual and performing arts activities for the community and schools. It is located in a converted historic Victorian era church on Main Street in Sutton, West Virginia. It is also home to the West Virginia Landmark Players.
Sisters' Antique Mall Sutton Lane
Sutton, WV
(304) 765-5533
Exit 67, Flatwoods has a wide selection of wonderful antiques at great prices. If antiques and flea markets are your idea of fun, Sisters is the place to be!
Superior Arts and Crafts From primitive to elegant, the arts & crafts in Braxton County are true works of art. West Virginia is well known for its handcrafted wonders, and Braxton County upholds that tradition. It's a heritage we're proud of - and we invite you to take a piece of that heritage home. From a visit to one of the artisans' studios, to the variety of enjoyable craft shops surrounding you, we offer our visitors the best of the best.
Haven for the arts, wellness & nature studies hosting retreats & small group workshops on a private wildlife refuge. Rental packages are available. Visitors by appointment only.
DINING
A & W Glass and Cafe Sutton, WV 26601
Café Cimino 400 4th Street
Sutton, WV 26601
(877)-9CIMINO
Gourmet dining from the heart of West Virginia. Chef/Owners Tim and Melody Urbanic invite you to their family restaurant in the downtown Historic District of Sutton. Cafe Cimino is housed in a renovated Italinate Revival building, circa 1900, on the corner of Main and 4th Street. Cafe Cimino, is one of West Virginia's most celebrated gourmet restaurants and was awarded the designation as a historically significant building by the West Virginia State Office of Historic Preservation and has been accepted by the National Parks Service register for Historic Buildings for the work done thus far in renovating the 106 year old hardware store.
Visions Restaurant 2000 Sutton Lane
Sutton, WV 26601
(866) 700-7284
Renowned for scrumptious prime rib, shrimp cocktail, delicious buffet and a great view. The Visions Restaurant is open daily for breakfast and dinner. A full service bar offers wine from local vineyards.
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