- June 24, 2014
- West Virginia Vacation Destinatons, West Virginia Vacations
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You have an event, a vacation, a weekend getaway or a business retreat coming up and you want something new, a bit out of the way, but with plenty to do. Shhhh. Have we got a recommendation for you! It’s Summersville, WV, in the south-central part of the state, 87 miles east of the capital of Charleston.
Here’s what you get in Summersville:
The largest clear-water lake in the state, Summersville Lake with 60 miles of shoreline and almost 2800 acres of water and 20-45 feet visibility;
– Boating, kayaking, jet skiing, fishing and scuba diving on Summersville Lake—visit Sarge’s Dive Shop and the Summersville Marina for rentals;
– Hiking and biking trails with opportunities to see beautiful foliage, wildlife and even a places for picnics;
– Challenging rock climbing and rappelling offering breathtaking scenery;
– Relax and swim at the manmade beach at Summersville Lake;
– Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State park—the site of a [...]