Area Attractions
Activities and Adventures
Drift-A-Bit Whitewater Rafting
304/574-3282 or 1-800-633-7238.
Affordable whitewater rafting on the New and Gauley rivers - from family adventure to adrenaline-packed excitement. For information, write to P.O. Box 885, Fayetteville, WV 25840.
Foxfire Hot-Air Balloon Rides
www.foxfirewv.com
(304) 743-5622
Hot Air Balloon rides (reservation required)
US Rt 60 Milton, WV, only 12 miles East of Huntington
Hurricane Skate Park
304-562-5896.
Skateboarding and in-line skating have become a popular sport for all ages. Hurricane has taken positive action to provide a safe environment for this new pastime. Skateboarding equipment including ramps, quarter pipes, half pipes and a fun box provide challenges for young and old alike. The Skate Park is located within Hurricane City Park and is open during park hours for the public. Safety helmets and pads are strongly advised and required for planned events.
Scary Creek Paintball
(304) 755-5973 or (800) 870-5973.
A fun way to spend a day with friends at the tri-state's largest paintball field. Scary Creek has five houses, forts, streams, foxholes that can be incorporated in a game. Also enjoy the snack bar and indoor/outdoor picnic area. Restrooms and showers also available.\
Located about 35 minutes from Charleston off I-64W.
Open daily June-Labor Day. Open weekends from September-May.
South Charleston Memorial Ice Arena
www.scmemorialicearena.com
304-744-ICE.
Year-round ice skating, which includes daily public sessions, learn to skate program, plus a heated viewing area. Individual and family passes.
Shops of Trace Fork (off Rt. 119).
Southridge Grand Prix Family Fun Center
www.southridgegrandprix.com
304-720-4FUN
Indoor kart racing, lazer tag, 3 indoor tracks, video game arcade and racing leagues. Private party rooms.
500 Southridge Blvd. Charleston, WV (next to the movie theater)
SUMMER - 12pm to 11pm S-Th, 10am to 12am F-Sat FALL - 3pm to 10pm M-Th, 3pm to 12am F, 10am to 12am Sat, 12pm to 9pm Sun
USA Raft
800-USA-RAFT
Express whitewater rafting on the New and Gauley rivers. Our express trips have all the excitement of a full day trip in about half the time and at a reasonable cost. New River express at 9:30 am and 2:30 pm, March through November. Gauley express Friday through Monday in September and October. Call for dates and times. Rt. 3, Box 430, Fayetteville, WV 25840.
Rural Rte 3 Fayetteville
Venture Lanes
304-768-7307
Thirty-two lanes of bowling; bar and grill; meeting room
6300 MacCorkle Ave. St. Albans
Wildwater Expeditions
www.wvaraft.com
|
