Best of WV 2021
November 30, 2021Discover the Best of Southern West Virginia
Southern West Virginia is home to incredible businesses, from restaurants and breweries to art galleries and unique attractions. Join us in celebrating this year’s Best of West Virginia!
Learn more about those who made the 2021 Best of West Virginia list before your next getaway to Southern West Virginia.
West Virginian of the Year:
This year the New River Gorge National Park & Preserve was recognized as “West Virginian of the Year” in WV Living’s Best of West Virginia. The New River Gorge area, which was redesignated as America’s 63rd National Park on December 27, 2020, is home to rolling rapids, miles of trails and jagged mountain cliffs. Experience the best of the New River Gorge on your next trip to Southern West Virginia.
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve

Travel:
Adventure Outfitter:
Bed & Breakfast:
The Guest House Inn on Courthouse Square
Campground:
Mountain Lake Campground and Cabins
Summersville Lake Retreat & Lighthouse
The Best Place to take Kids:
Spa: The Salt Cave & Spa
Best Unique Attraction:
Best Vacation Rental:
Food:
Best Brunch:
Best Drive In:
Best Fine Dining:
Best Pizza:
Best Food Truck:
Drink:
Best Brewery:
Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company
Best Coffee Shop:
Best Distillery:
Kirkwood Winery & Isaiah Morgan Distillery
Best Winery:
Kirkwood Winery & Isaiah Morgan Distillery
Best Cidery:
Shopping & Services:
Best Antique Shop:
Best Bank:
Best Gift Shop:
Best Local Floral Shop:
Best Place to Buy WV Made Products:
Best Outdoor Gear Shop:
Best Towns:
Best Adventure Town:
Fayetteville
Summersville
Best Downtown:
Lewisburg
Best Inclusive Community:
Fayetteville
Lewisburg
Best Getaway Town:
Fayetteville
Best Leaf Peeping Town:
Fayetteville
Best Town for the Arts:
Princeton
Culture:
Best Art Gallery:
Best Artist:
Robby Moore
Best Fair/Festival:
Best Museum: