Southern West Virginia Best of Blue Ridge Award Winners
From the best raft company and climbing guides to the best brewery and slice of pizza, Southern West Virginia was recently recognized with 39 “Best of Blue Ridge” awards. Representing nine counties each with their own distinct charm and flavor, Southern West Virginia is a true four-season destination for adventurers and foodies alike.
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Best Paddling River- New River
Best Biking Trail – Arrowhead Trails, Fayetteville
Best Pet-Friendly Adventure– Arrowhead Bike Farm, Fayetteville
Best Place for Outdoor Singles – Fayetteville
Best Ice Cream- The Stache, Fayetteville
Best Food Truck- Riverchick Farms, Victor
Best Pizza- Pies and Pints, Fayetteville
Best BBQ- Firecreek BBQ & Steaks, Fayetteville
Best Farmers Market- Fayetteville
Best Non-Alcoholic Bev- Zoey Crush, Wood Iron Eatery, Fayetteville
Best Brewery- Bridge Brew Works, Fayetteville
Best Paddling Event- Captain Thurmond’s Challenge, Fayetteville
Best Triathlon- Captain Thurmond’s Challenge, Fayetteville
Best Brewer- Nathan Harold, Bridge Brew Works, Fayetteville
Best Food Personality- Lewis Rhinehart, Secret Sandwich Society, Fayetteville
Best Camp- Camp Drift-A-Bit, Fayetteville
Best Yoga- New River Yoga, Fayetteville
Best Outdoors Shop- Water Stone Outdoors, Fayetteville
Best Climbing Guide Company- New River Mountain Guides, Fayetteville
Best Raft Company- Adventures on the Gorge, Lansing
Best Zip Line- Adventures on the Gorge, Lansing
Best Flatwater- Summersville Lake, Summersville
Best Mud Run- Gritty Chix, ACE Adventure Resort, Minden
Best Kid Friendly Adventure – ACE Adventure Resort, Minden
Best Vegetarian Restaurant- The Wild Bean, Lewisburg
Best Spirit- Big Levels- Smooth Ambler Spirits Distillery, Maxwellton
Best Distillery- Smooth Ambler Spirits Distillery, Maxwellton
Best Running Trail- Greenbrier River Trail, Marlinton
Best Burrito– Burrito Bar at Breeze Hill, Lansing
Best Raft Guide– Nick “Nugget” Parsons (ACE), Minden
Adventurer of the Year– Will Horton
Best Musician/Band– The Kind Thieves
Best Educational Outdoor Rec Program – WVU Tech Beckley
Best Swimming Hole – Glade Creek
Best Beer – Greenbrier Valley Brewing, Devil Anse, Maxwelton
Rowdiest Festival – Gauley Fest, Summersville
Best Mind/Body Studio – Gaia Den, Princeton
Best Budget-Friendly Lodging – Buffalo Trails Cabins, Bluefield
Best Running Event – Sticks and Stones 15K Trail Race, Babcock
Congratulations to all of this year’s Best of Blue Ridge Winners!