Southern West Virginia Best of Blue Ridge Award Winners

January 6, 2020

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!