West Virginia Film Office

LOCATIONS / ACCOMMODATIONS / RECREATION

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BATTLEFIELDS / SETS

CAMPGROUNDS / R.V. PARKS

COAL MINING TOWNS / SETS

GENERAL RECREATION / ATTRACTIONS

LODGING / MOUNTAIN RESORTS / SKI AREAS

OUTDOOR OUTFITTING / GUIDES

RENTAL LOCATIONS / FACILITIES / VENUES

RESTAURANTS

SCENIC LOCATIONS

BATTLEFIELDS / SETS
(Note: The listings below represent a very small portion of the historic battlefields located in West Virginia. The Film Office can provide additional listings for each region upon request.)

HARPERS FERRY NATIONAL PARK
P.O. Box 65
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
Region 8, Jefferson County
MAIN PHONE: 304-535-6298
FAX: 304-535-6244
WEBSITE: http://www.nps.gov/hafe
DESCRIPTION: Throughout its history, Harpers Ferry has been the backdrop for remarkable and unparalleled events. Here, in one setting, several themes in the American story converge: Native Americans, industry and transportation, African-Americans, John Brown, the Civil War, and the natural environment. Harpers Ferry became part of the National Park System in 1944. The park covers over 2,300 acres in the states of West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia.
SELECTION OF CREDITS: Gods and Generals (43 days on location, Turner Pictures, Warner Bros.)

PRICKETT'S FORT STATE PARK
Route 3, Box 407
Fairmont, WV 26554
Region 6, Preston County
CONTACT: Melissa May Dobbins
MAIN PHONE: 304-363-3030
FAX: 304-363-3857
TOLL-FREE: 800-225-5982
EMAIL: maydobbins@prickettsfort.org or info@prickettsfort.org
WEBSITE: www.prickettsfort.org
DESCRIPTION: Frontier theme, wooded park on Monongahela River. Reconstructed 18th Century civilian refuge fort and restored 19th Century home. Perched on a rise overlooking the confluence of Prickett's Creek and the Monongahela River. Blacksmithing, spinners, and gunshop of the period conduct demonstrations and reenactments. Rail trail access; picnicking; boat launch.

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CAMPGROUNDS / R.V. PARKS
(Note: The listings below represent a very small portion of the campgrounds available in West Virginia. The Film Office can provide additional listings for each region upon request.)

ACE ADVENTURE CENTER
P.O. Box 1168
Oak Hill, WV 25901
Region 4, Fayette County
MAIN PHONE: 304-469-2651
FAX: 304-469-3053
EMAIL: ace@aceraft.com
WEBSITE: www.aceraft.com
DESCRIPTION: 1,400 acres offering stocked fishing lakes, swimming beach, stables, bike rentals/tours, rafting, alpine tower, kayaking, climbing, chalets/cabins with hot tubs, scenic tent camping; lakeside dining lodge; full service bar/grill; outfitters store

CHESTNUT RIDGE REGIONAL PARK
Route 1, Box 267
Bruceton Mills, WV 26525
Region 6, Preston County
MAIN PHONE: 304-594-1773
WEBSITE: www.chestnutridgepark.com
FACILITIES: cabins; pavilions; trailer and tent sites; pull-thrus (full)
DESCRIPTION: rolling woodlands; mountain streams; shaded trails; hiking; fishing; sledding; swimming; nearby attractions include rafting on the Cheat River and hiking/biking in Coopers Rock State Forest

FOXFIRE RESORT
Route 2, Box 655
Milton, WV 25541
Region 3, Cabell County
MAIN PHONE: 304-743-5622
WEBSITE: www.foxfirewv.com
DESCRIPTION: 60 acres; modern log cabin recreation building/office w/sparkling bath houses and laundry; five spring fed lakes; 240 foot waterslide; hot tub; sauna; swimming pools; paddleboats; canoes; fishing; miniature golf; basketball; volleyball; tennis; walking and biking trails; Hot Air Balloon rides; playgrounds; hayrides; complete hook-ups; pull-throughs; resident manager w/24-hour security

NORTH AMERICAN RIVER RUNNERS, INC.
Route 60 West
Hico, WV 25854
Region 4, Fayette County
CONTACT: Tom Wagner, General Manager
MAIN PHONE: 304-658-5276, ext. 320
TOLL-FREE: 800-950-2585, ext. 320
EVENING PHONE: 304-469-8039
MOBILE PHONE: 304-619-8291
FAX: 304-658-4212
EMAIL: tom@narr.com
WEBSITE: www.narr.com
FACILITIES: campground w/screened-in pavilion, cabin tents, bunkhouse, hot showers; whitewater rafting, paintball, volleyball and basketball courts, kayaking, climbing wall; high and low ropes course and paintball field in forested setting; on-site catering services w/full service kitchen
SERVICES: transportation equipment (buses, flatbed trailers, covered flatbeds, vans, flatbed buses); drivers (commercially certified); catering; craft services; skiing/ski instruction (alpine, Nordic, telemark, snowboard); errand services; hand-held, two-way radios; location managers and scouts for outdoor adventures; guide services (rafting, fishing (spin cast and fly), kayaking)

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COAL MINING TOWNS / SETS
(Note: The listings below represent a very small portion of the coal mining towns located in West Virginia. The Film Office can provide additional listings for each region upon request.)

COAL HERITAGE HIGHWAY AUTHORITY
104 Wilson Street
Beckley, WV 25801
Region 4, Fayette, Raleigh, Wyoming, Mercer, McDowell Counties
CONTACT: Christy Bailey
MAIN PHONE: 304-256-6941
FAX: 304-256-6994
EMAIL: ccbailey@ntelos.net
DESCRIPTION: The Coal Heritage Trail winds through over 100 miles of scenic industrial heritage related to coal mining. Along the Coal Heritage Trail are remnants of distinctive culture of company towns, railroads, industrial sites, company stores, and magnificent owners' and superintendents' homes nestled within the rugged mountains. Small commercial districts and towns with unique architecture are located throughout the region.

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GENERAL RECREATION / ATTRACTIONS
(Note: The listings below represent a very small portion of the activities available in West Virginia. The Film Office can provide additional listings for each region upon request.)

AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSIC HALL
Route 1, Box 2-A
Lewisburg, WV 24901
Region 4, Greenbrier County
MAIN PHONE: 304-645-3928

AVAMPATO DISCOVERY MUSEUM
The Clay Center
300 Leon Sullivan Way
Charleston, WV 25301
Region 3, Kanawha County
MAIN PHONE: 304-346-1100
WEBSITE: www.avampatodiscoverymuseum.org
DESCRIPTION: arts and science museum; planetarium; large-format film theater and laser shows

CARNEGIE HALL
105 Church Street
Lewisburg, WV 24901
Region 4, Greenbrier County
MAIN PHONE: 304-645-7917

CHESTNUT RIDGE REGIONAL PARK
P.O. Box 267
Bruceton Mills, WV 26525
Region 6, Preston County
MAIN PHONE: 304-594-1773
DESCRIPTION: Hiking on wooded trails; fishing at a stocked lake (no license required); paddle boats; swimming. Winter activities include cross-country skiing and tobogganing. Annual events include Winter Tobogganing Festival; Egg-stravaganza Egg Hunt; Kids Fishing Rodeo.

CLASS VI RIVER RUNNERS
Lansing, West Virginia 25840
Region 4, Fayette County
CONTACT: Dave Arnold
TOLL-FREE: 800-252-7784
WEBSITE: www.800classvi.com
SERVICES: world-class whitewater rafting; river lunches; overnight meals; breakfast; crown jewel of dining at Smokey's on the Gorge and relaxation at Chetty's Pub
DESCRIPTION: World-class whitewater rafting on both the New River and Gauley River. Full menu of outdoor adventures and activities, including horseback riding lessons, rock climbing, mountain biking, llama trekking, ATV tours, hiking, shopping, golf, and yoga retreats. Lodging is plentiful ranging from riverside camping and cabin rentals to hotels and motels, resorts and spas, and state and federal parks.
SELECTION OF CREDITS: publications about Class VI appear in numerous magazines, including Field & Stream, Camping Life, Gourmet Magazine, Sky Magazine; segment of "Best Of" w/Jill Cordes on Food-TV

GOOD ZOO & BENEDUM PLANETARIUM AT OGLEBAY
Route 88 North
Wheeling, WV 26003
Region 1, Ohio County
MAIN PHONE: 304-243-4000
TOLL-FREE: 1-800-624-6988
WEBSITE: www.oglebay-resort.com
DESCRIPTION: 80 species of animals; 1-1/2 mile train ride through bison exhibit; Benedum Planetarium presents laser and multimedia shows; the state's largest 0-gauge train display

GREENBRIER VALLEY THEATER
P.O. Box 494
Lewisburg, WV 24901
Region 4, Greenbrier County
MAIN PHONE: 304-645-3838

HERITAGE FARM MUSEUM & VILLAGE
3300 Harvey Road
Huntington, WV 25704
Region 3, Cabell County
MAIN PHONE: 304-522-1244
WEBSITE: www.heritagefarmmuseum.com
FACILITIES: includes bed and breakfast facility
DESCRIPTION: late-1800's restored log barn w/three floors of exhibits; a village includes a blacksmith shop, early arcade, soda fountain, miniature amusement park, and large O-scale model train layout; petting zoo; guided tours; meeting and dining facilities

HINTON RAILROAD MUSEUM
206 Temple Street
Hinton, WV 25951
Region 4, Summers County
MAIN PHONE: 304-466-1433
FAX: 304-466-5420
DESCRIPTION: museum filled with uniforms, artifacts from the early days of the C&O Railway, model train exhibit, tools used during time of John Henry

THE JENKINS PLANTATION MUSEUM
Lesage, WV
Region 3, Cabell County
MAIN PHONE: 304-762-1059
FAX: 304-762-2567
WEBSITE: www.wvculture.org
DESCRIPTION: listed on the National Register of Historic Places, comprises more than 4,400 acres; guided tours into the agricultural history, plantation life of its citizens, and turbulence of the Civil War

KRUGER STREET TOY & TRAIN MUSEUM
144 Kruger Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
Region 1, Ohio County
MAIN PHONE: 304-242-8133
TOLL-FREE: 1-877-242-8133
WEBSITE: www.toyandtrain.com
DESCRIPTION: collection of thousands of toys and train with operating train layouts, frequently changing exhibits, gift shop; guided tours

LOST WORLD CAVERNS
HC 34, Box 308
Lewisburg, WV 24901
Region 4, Greenbrier County
MAIN PHONE: 304-645-6677

POINT PLEASANT RIVER MUSEUM
28 Main Street
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Region 3, Mason County
MAIN PHONE: 304-674-0144
WEBSITE: www.pointpleasantwv.org
DESCRIPTION: West Virginia's only river museum features displays and video demonstrations on topics such as flooding, boat construction, Sternwheelers, towboats, and river disasters; exhibit on the Silver Bridge disaster w/model and artifacts

PRABHUPADA'S PALACE OF GOLD
RD1, Box 319
Moundsville, WV 26041
Region 1, Marshall County
MAIN PHONE: 304-843-1812
WEBSITE: www.palaceofgold.com
DESCRIPTION: lush gardens, sculptures, and dozens of water fountains; guided tours; food and lodging available

SOUTHERN WV CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
200 Main Street, Suite 1
Beckley, WV 25801
Regions 4-5, nine counties
CONTACT: Jim Holthaus
TOLL-FREE: 800-847-4898, ext. 11
FAX: 304-252-2252
EMAIL: travel@visitwv.com or jim@visitwv.com
WEBSITE: www.visitwv.com
COUNTIES: Fayette, Greenbrier, McDowell, Mercer, Monroe, Nicholas, Raleigh, Summers, Wyoming
DESCRIPTION: Regional bureau providing assistance in lodging, outdoor recreation, site locations, restaurants, main streets, historical sites, scenic locations, guides, and many more services. A small selection of attractions include the New River Gorge National River, Tamarack, Summersville Lake, the New and Gauley Rivers (whitewater), three wineries, Organ Cave and Lost World Caverns, Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine, and Theatre West Virginia.

STONEYBROOK PLANTATION
P.O. Box 1085
Beckley, WV 25802
Region 4, Raleigh County
MAIN PHONE: 304-929-2379

TAMARACK, THE BEST OF WEST VIRGINIA
One Tamarack Park
Beckley, WV 25801
Region 4, Raleigh County
MAIN PHONE: 304-256-6843
FAX: 304-256-6877
WEBSITE: www.tamarackwv.com
DESCRIPTION: largest collection of quality West Virginia crafts, art, books, music, and gourmet foods; year-round festivals, events, craft demonstrations, performing arts, theater; fine art gallery; fine dining managed by The Greenbrier Hotel

TRAVEL BERKELEY SPRINGS
127 Fairfax Street
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Region 8, Morgan County
CONTACT: Laura Smith, Film & TV Coordinator
TOLL-FREE: 800-447-8797
EMAIL: tbs@berkeleysprings.com
WEBSITE: www.berkeleysprings.com
SERVICES: Coordinator for all relevant services in Morgan County, including: antique and special vehicle rentals; vehicle rentals; catering; honeywagons rentals; horses; massages.
DESCRIPTION: Region includes more than 500 rooms in 75 properties (Coolfont Resort, Inn & Spa at Berkeley Springs, Berkeley Springs Inn, Best Western); a dozen restaurants, including buffets at Coolfont Resort, fine dining at Lot 12, and comfort food and tavern at Tari's Café); Berkeley Castle (stone replica of Norman Castle); live entertainment (weekly jam session at Tari's Café; weekend live music at Coolfont Resort and the Troubadour Lounge); weekend film exhibition at vintage Star Theater, circa 1949, 325 seats; numerous mountain and river scenics w/overlooks; Paw Paw Tunnel circa 1840 (one mile through mountain); C&O Canal Tunnel; 18-hole golf course at Cacapon State Park; 1815 Roman Bath House; space rentals at The Ice House, Events Center, Coolfont Resort, Cacapon State Park.

WEST VIRGINIA PENITENTIARY
818 Jefferson Avenue
Moundsville, WV 26041
Region 1, Marshall County
MAIN PHONE: 304-845-6200
EMAIL: info@wvpentours.com
WEBSITE: www.wvpentours.com
DESCRIPTION: On the National Historic Register, the former West Virginia Penitentiary is a gothic-style fortress situate on 10 acres and was the second public building constructed by the newly formed State of West Virginia after the Civil War. Guided tours include cell blocks, the North Hall, inmate creations of beautiful morals and homemade weapons, a demonstration of hangings, and Old Sparky, the electric chair which was built by an inmate and used to execute nine others

WEST VIRGINIA STATE FARM MUSEUM
Route 1, Box 479
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Region 3, Mason County
MAIN PHONE: 304-675-5737
WEBSITE: http://www.pointpleasantwv.org/Museums/FarmMuseum/farm_museum_hello.htm
DESCRIPTION: handicap accessible; 120 acres of preserved farm life heritage; thousands of artifacts and farm items; log cabins; early farmhouse; operational 19th Century blacksmith shop; the first Lutheran Church west of the Allegheny Mountains

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LODGING / MOUNTAIN RESORTS / SKI AREAS
(Note: The listings below represent a very small portion of the lodging available in West Virginia. The Film Office can provide additional listings for each region upon request.)

THE ANGLER'S INN
867 Washington Street
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
Region 8, Jefferson County
CONTACT: Debbi Kelly
MAIN PHONE: 304-535-1239
FAX: 304-535-9912
EMAIL: info@theanglersinn.com
WEBSITE: www.theanglersinn.com
FACILITIES: large Victorian bed and breakfast
DESCRIPTION: Located in Harpers Ferry National Park. Nearby attractions include the Appalachian Mountains; the Appalachian Trail; Shenandoah River Valley; Potomac Highlands; the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers; C&O Canal; Civil War battlefields, including Antietam National Battlefield.
SERVICES: Professional fishing guide service in McKenzie drift boats for fly fishing or spin casting on both the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers.
SELECTION OF CREDITS: Angler's Inn Promotional Video (use of location for exterior shots; use of fishing guide service and river boats for remote river shots) (Fillmore Digital Media); Prime Timers (use of location for exterior shots) (cable TV show, Sid Brown); Gods and Generals (use of location for exterior shots) (Turner Pictures, Warner Bros.)

BAVARIAN INN & RESTAURANT
164 Shepherdgrade Road
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Region 8, Jefferson County
MAIN PHONE: 304-876-2551
WEBSITE: www.bavarianinnwv.com
FACILITIES: 73 units, including Royal and Presidential suites; elegant furnished staterooms include fireplaces, large sitting areas, canopied poster beds, and whirlpool baths; luxuriously appointed chalets overlook the Potomac River; conference facilities can accommodate up to 150 people with exceptional cuisine and audio-visual equipment

THE BLENNERHASSETT
320 Market Street
Parkersburg, WV 26101
Region 2, Wood County
TOLL-FREE: 1-800-262-2536
WEBSITE: www.theblennerhassett.com
DESCRIPTION: 175 guest rooms; restaurant; fitness room; handicap accessible

THE BRIER INN
540 North Jefferson Street
Lewisburg, WV 24901
Region 4, Greenbrier County
MAIN PHONE: 304-645-7722
FAX: 304-645-7865
WEBSITE: www.brierinn.com
FACILITIES: lodging; dining; lounge; banquets; catering
DESCRIPTION: 162 guest rooms and suites; dataports; fitness center; outdoor pool; complimentary transportation to and from airport; attractions nearby include New River Gorge Bridge, Snowshoe Ski Resort; Silver Creek Ski Resort, Winterplace Ski Resort, Cass Scenic Railroad, Lost World Caverns, The Greenbrier Hotel & Resort, and several golf resorts

CANAAN VALLEY RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER
HC70, Box 330
Davis, WV 26260
Region 7, Tucker County
MAIN PHONE: 304-866-4121
WEBSITE: www.canaanresort.com
FACILITIES: Lodge accommodations include 250 guest rooms, complete with cable TV, telephones, individual heat and air conditioning, complimentary coffee, irons and ironing boards, and complimentary high speed Internet access. Efficiency rooms and handicapped-accessible rooms available. Nestled in peaceful forests are 23 secluded private cabins and cottages, complete with fireplaces, linens, and full kitchens. Conference facilities, with catering staff, can accommodate up to 500 guests.
DESCRIPTION: Downhill skiers of all levels will enjoy the slopes at Canaan Valley Resort. The 34 slopes include 30 percent beginner, 40 percent intermediate and 30 percent advanced runs. Top elevation at 4,280 feet, a vertical drop of 850 feet, and the longest run at 6,000 feet. Cross-country skiing; tubing; snowboarding; ice skating; golfing; hiking; camping; swimming; tennis; exercise facility and sauna; hayrides; fishing; whitewater rafting. Kids' programs available. Nursery available.

CHARLESTON MARRIOTT TOWN CENTER
200 Lee Street
Charleston, WV 25301
Region 3, Kanawha County
MAIN PHONE: 304-345-6500
WEBSITE: www.charlestonmarriott.com
FACILITIES: 352 guest rooms; business center; health club w/saunas; indoor pool; room service; airport transportation; AAA 4-diamond restaurant; numerous banquet and meeting rooms

CLARION HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER
17 Lowe Drive
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Region 8, Jefferson County
MAIN PHONE: 304-876-7000
FAX: 304-876-8454
WEBSITE: www.clarionshepherdstown.com
FACILITIES: 6,000 square feet of conference and meeting space; 168 upscale guest rooms, executive rooms, and business class rooms; full service restaurant and tavern; health spa w/gym, indoor track, steam and dry saunas, massage, aerobics, exercise equipment; indoor basketball gymnasium; indoor volleyball; outdoor pool and heated spa; walking trails
SELECTION OF CREDITS: site of the Middle East Peace Talks

DAYS INN PRINCETON
347 Meadowfield Lane
Princeton, WV 24740
Region 4, Mercer County
MAIN PHONE: 304-425-8100
FACILITIES: 120 guest rooms; meeting rooms; beach volleyball and basketball courts; indoor pool and hot tub

EAST RIVER MOUNTAIN INN
3175 East Cumberland Road
Bluefield, WV 24701
Region 4, Mercer County
MAIN PHONE: 304-325-5421
FACILITIES: 98 guest rooms; restaurant; conference and banquet rooms; fitness center; indoor pool; Jacuzzi; saunas; billiards; video games

ELK HOTEL
200 Main Street
Sutton, WV 26601
Region 5, Braxton County
CONTACT: Kevin Carpenter
MAIN PHONE: 304-765-5960
EVENING PHONE: 304-765-5960
FAX: 775-514-0844
EMAIL: elkhotel@elkhotel.com
WEBSITE: www.elkhotel.com
FACILITIES: Historic hotel with eight sleeping rooms.
DESCRIPTION: The hotel is a contributing structure to the downtown Sutton Historic District, National Register of Historic Places, located in the geographic center of West Virginia. Local attractions include the Sutton Dam; the Elk River Public Hunting & Fishing area; and various eateries.

EURO-SUITES HOTEL
501 Chestnut Ridge Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
Region 6, Monongalia County
CONTACT: Melanie Filandino
MAIN PHONE: 304-598-1000
TOLL-FREE: 800-678-4837
FAX: 304-599-2736
EMAIL: Melanie@euro-suites.com
WEBSITE: www.euro-suites.com
FACILITIES: all suite hotel
DESCRIPTION: comfortable suites; complimentary Continental breakfast; high speed Internet service; walking distance to WVU Medical Center and WVU stadium, home of the Mountaineers

THE GENERAL LEWIS INN
301 East Washington Street
Lewisburg, WV 24901
Region 4, Greenbrier County
MAIN PHONE: 304-645-2600
CONTACT: Jim Morgan, Nan Morgan, Mary Noel
FACILITIES: bed and breakfast facility w/dining room
DESCRIPTION: attractions nearby include the Greenbrier River Trail, Greenbrier Valley Theatre, Carnegie Hall, Confederate Cemetery, Historic Lewisburg, birthplace of Pearl S. Buck, Lost World Caverns, Droop Mountain Civil War Battlefield, Cass Scenic Railroad, and numerous whitewater rafting outfits and ski resorts

GLADE SPRINGS RESORT AND SPA
200 Lake Drive
Daniels, WV 25832
Region 4, Raleigh County
MAIN PHONE: 304-763-2000
TOLL-FREE: 1-800-634-5233
FAX: 304-763-3398
WEBSITE: www.gladesprings.com
DESCRIPTION: 4,100 acre gated resort w/luxurious accommodations, award winning restaurants, championship golf, full service spa, equestrian center, indoor/outdoor tennis, rafting, guided fly fishing, sporting clays, and more

THE GREENBRIER HOTEL & RESORT
300 West Main Street
White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986
Region 4, Greenbrier County
MAIN PHONE: 304-536-1110
WEBSITE: www.greenbrier.com

HAMPTON INN PRINCETON
227 Meadowfield Lane
Princeton, WV 24740
Region 4, Mercer County
MAIN PHONE: 304-431-2580
FACILITIES: 112 guest rooms; indoor pool; fitness room

HISTORIC PENCE SPRINGS GRAND HOTEL
P.O. Box 90
Pence Springs, WV 24962
Region 4, Summers County
MAIN PHONE: 304-445-2606
TOLL-FREE: 1-800-826-1829
FAX: 304-445-2204
EMAIL: pencehotel@newwave.net
WEBSITE: www.wvweb.com/pencespringshotel
DESCRIPTION: on National Register of Historic Places, a plantation style country inn with dining, lounge, and ADA facilities; full country breakfast

HOLIDAY INN BLUEFIELD
3350 Big Laurel Highway
Bluefield, WV 24701
Region 4, Mercer County
MAIN PHONE: 304-325-6170
FACILITIES: 120 guest rooms; banquet/meeting room; executive boardroom; two restaurants; lounge; game room; fitness center w/sauna

HOLIDAY INN MORGANTOWN
1400 Saratoga Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26505
Region 6, Monongalia County
MAIN PHONE: 304-599-1680
WEBSITE: www.holiday-inn.com/morgantownwv
FACILITIES: 147 guest rooms; full service restaurant; outdoor pool; courtesy van to Morgantown Airport; several conference and meeting rooms; room service; handicap accessible

THE JACKSON ROSE BED & BREAKFAST
1141 Washington Street
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
Region 8, Jefferson County
CONTACT: Deborah Hale
MAIN PHONE: 304-535-1528
FAX: 304-535-1442
EMAIL: jrosebnb@adelphia.net
WEBSITE: www.jacksonrose.com
FACILITIES: three guest rooms to accommodate total of 8 guests, with private baths
DESCRIPTION: Quiet, historic accommodations, serving a fresh, homemade complete breakfast. Front parlor, dining room, outside gardens. Within walking distance of full-service restaurant and the Harpers Ferry National Park. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its Federal-style architecture and its prior use as the Headquarters for Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson at the beginning of the Civil War.

LAKEVIEW RESORT & SPA
One Lakeview Drive
Morgantown, WV 26508
Region 6, Monongalia County
TOLL-FREE: 1-800-624-8300
WEBSITE:
FACILITIES: 187 guest rooms; 52 suites; three full-service restaurants; 23 meeting and conference rooms; championship golf courses; full service spa and salon; sports complex; outdoor activities; indoor/outdoor pool; room service; handicap accessible

LOWE HOTEL
Fourth and Main Streets
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Region 3, Mason County
MAIN PHONE: 304-675-2260
WEBSITE 1: www.lowehotel.com
WEBSITE 2: www.pointpleasantwv.org
FACILITIES: Jacuzzi suites; two-room suites; family suites; grand ballroom and banquet room; catering

MOUNTAIN STATE BED & BREAKFASTS
P.O. Box 177
Yellow Spring, WV 26865
TOLL-FREE: 1-800-225-5982
WEBSITE 1: www.wvbedandbreakfasts.com
WEBSITE 2: www.bbonline.com/wv/mabb
WEBSITE 3: www.wvonline.com
SERVICES: an association with dozens of members/owners of Bed & Breakfasts located throughout West Virginia, which are inspected by the association

NORTH FORK MOUNTAIN INN
Smoke Hole, WV
Region 7, Pendleton County
WEBSITE: www.northforkmtninn.com
FACILITIES: seven rooms, some with Jacuzzis and private decks, with full breakfast; property also includes a fully equipped guest cabin; the Inn also includes a garden, deer feeding stations, impressive libraries of books, music, and movies, satellite TV, pool table, hot tub, croquet, horseshoes, and board games
DESCRIPTION: Sits on a ridge at an elevation of 2,600 feet in the Monongahela National Forest and includes 900,000 acres for hiking (800 miles of trails), biking, climbing, canoeing, fishing (600 miles of waters), birding (240 species), and stargazing with 900,000 acres. The forest is also home to Spruce Knob, West Virginia's highest peak, as well as Seneca Rocks.

OGLEBAY RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER
Route 88 North
Wheeling, WV 26003
Region 1, Ohio County
MAIN PHONE: 304-243-4090
TOLL-FREE: 1-800-752-9436
WEBSITE: www.oglebay-resort.com
DESCRIPTION: 212 rooms and suites; 49 cottages; indoor pool; Jacuzzi; massage therapy; sauna and fitness room

RADISSON HOTEL – HUNTINGTON
1001 Third Avenue
Huntington, WV 25701
Region 3, Cabell County
CONTACT: Sam Hazelett
MAIN PHONE: 304-525-1001
RESERVATIONS: 304-691-5405
FAX: 304-525-1048
EMAIL: rhh_shazelett@yahoo.com
WEBSITE: www.radisson.com/huntingtonwv
FACILITIES: 202 guest rooms and suites; full-service hotel; conference facilities
DESCRIPTION: State-of-the-art health club; two restaurants; valet parking; complimentary shuttle; outdoor pool; complete hair care, pedicure, and manicure services; guest rooms include two phone lines, high speed Internet; suites contain additional amenities. Centrally located downtown 20 minutes from Tri-State Airport; two blocks from Big Sandy Arena; six blocks from Marshall University; within minutes of Central City attractions, movie theaters, Huntington Museum of Art, Camden Amusement Park; and only thirty minutes away from Tri-State Greyhound Park & Gaming Center.

RAMADA INN AND CONFERENCE CENTER
P.O. Box 1242
Morgantown, WV 26507
Region 6, Monongalia County
MAIN PHONE: 304-296-3431
FAX: 304-296-8841
EMAIL: ramada@ramadainnwv.com
FACILITIES: ten conference rooms totaling 6,000 square feet; 150 guest rooms; 3 suites; fitness center; restaurant; outdoor pool; room service; continental breakfast; handicap accessible

RAMADA PLAZA CITY CENTER HOTEL
1200 Market Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
Region 1, Ohio County
MAIN PHONE: 304-232-0300
TOLL-FREE: 1-800-862-5873
WEBSITE: www.ramada.com
DESCRIPTION: 170 guest rooms and suites; restaurant; room service; 8,000 square foot grand ballroom; nearby attractions include Wheeling Downs Racetrack and Gaming Center and Oglebay Park

SNOWSHOE MOUNTAIN
10 Snowshoe Drive
Snowshoe, WV 26209
Region 7, Pocahontas County
MAIN PHONE: 304-572-1000
WEBSITE: www.snowshoemtn.com
FACILITIES: Lodging accommodations include 1,800 condominium units and lodge rooms; 21 restaurants; 16 bars, including a full-time Comedy Cellar.
DESCRIPTION: Over 220 acres, 57 trails, two of the largest terrain parks in the mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Unique mountaintop Village w/shopping and dining at over 20 outlets, a bustling nightlife, Split Rock Pools, great events. Top elevation 4,848 feet; vertical drop of 1,500 feet (highest in the mid-Atlantic and Southeast); longest run 1.5 miles. Activities include snowboarding, snow tubing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, sleigh riding, snow mobiling.

STONEWALL RESORT
940 Resort Drive
Roanoke, WV 26447
Region 5, Lewis County
TOLL-FREE: 1-888-278-8150
FAX: 304-269-4358
WEBSITE: www.stonewallresort.com

TIMBERLINE FOUR SEASONS RESORT
Box 488
Davis, WV 26260
Region 7, Tucker County
TOLL-FREE: 800-633-6682
WEBSITE: www.timberlineresort.com
FACILITIES: mountain and resort homes; condominiums; townhouses; cabins; chalets
DESCRIPTION: Top elevation 4,268 feet; vertical drop 1,000 feet; longest run 2 miles; 35 trails and slopes; snowboarding.

WINTERPLACE SKI RESORT
100 Old Flat Top Mountain Road
Ghent, WV 25843
Region 4, Raleigh County
TOLL-FREE: 800-607-7669
WEBSITE: www.winterplace.com
FACILITIES: Nearby Glade Springs Resort, w/complimentary shuttle service (www.gladespringsresort.com, Presidential Suites, Manor Houses, Chestnut Hill Lodges & Oak Lane Villas, Condominiums). Dining includes Mickey's Mountain Café (Mexican and Italian cuisine); Mountain Mama's Gourmet Food Court; Snowdrift Lounge; The Mountain House-Mid-Mountain Food Court.
DESCRIPTION: Top elevation 3,600 feet; vertical drop 603 feet; longest run 1.25 miles; 27 trails and slopes; snowboarding and tubing.

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OUTDOOR OUTFITTING / GUIDES
(Note: The listings below represent a small portion of the outfitters located in West Virginia. The Film Office can provide additional listings for each region upon request.)

APPALACHIAN CAVING COMPANY
117 Sunshine Drive
Lewisburg, WV 24901
Region 4, Greenbrier County
CONTACT: Jeff Holiday or Chris Miller
MAIN PHONE: 304-645-9059

THE ANGLER'S INN
867 Washington Street
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
Region 8, Jefferson County
CONTACT: Debbi Kelly
MAIN PHONE: 304-535-1239
FAX: 304-535-9912
EMAIL: info@theanglersinn.com
WEBSITE: www.theanglersinn.com
FACILITIES: large Victorian bed and breakfast
DESCRIPTION: Located in Harpers Ferry National Park. Nearby attractions include the Appalachian Mountains; the Appalachian Trail; Shenandoah River Valley; Potomac Highlands; the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers; C&O Canal; Civil War battlefields, including Antietam National Battlefield.
SERVICES: Professional fishing guide service in McKenzie drift boats for fly fishing or spin casting on both the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers.
SELECTION OF CREDITS: Angler's Inn Promotional Video (use of fishing guide service and river boats for remote river shots) (Fillmore Digital Media)

CHEAT RIVER OUTFITTERS
P.O. Box 134
Albright, WV 26519
Region 6, Preston County
TOLL-FREE: 1-888-997-4837
WEBSITE: www.cheatriveroutfitters.com
DESCRIPTION: world-class whitewater rafting up to Class V; rock climbing; caving

CHESTNUT RIDGE OUTFITTERS
P.O. Box 29
Renick, WV 24966
Region 4, Greenbrier County
CONTACT: David Green
MAIN PHONE: 304-497-0845

FREE SPIRIT ADVENTURES
HC 30, Box 183C
Caldwell, WV 24925
Region 4, Greenbrier County
CONTACT: Alinda Perrine
MAIN PHONE: 304-536-0333

J&B OUTFITTERS
HC 70, Box 247
White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986
Region 4, Greenbrier County
CONTACT: John Mathena
MAIN PHONE: 304-536-4700

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
P.O. Box 535
White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986
Region 4, Greenbrier County
CONTACT: Tracy Asbury
MAIN PHONE: 304-536-3590

MARTIN P. PRIBIL
Route 2, Box 101-A
Fayetteville, WV 25840
Region 4, Fayette County
MAIN PHONE: 304-574-0040
FAX: 304-574-0040 (manual)
SERVICES: guide, safety, stunt coordinator for whitewater events including rafting, kayaking, canoeing (New and Gauley Rivers); whitewater coordinator; location scout for rafting, kayaking, canoeing; guide service and safety consideration for still/film shoots
SELECTION OF CREDITS: Hollywood Cigarettes, Momentum Films, Culver City, CA (guide, stunt actor); Phillip-Morris Marlboro Cigarettes (whitewater stunt coordinator, guide, model)

WEST VIRGINIA PROFESSIONAL RIVER OUTFITTERS ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 32
Fayetteville, WV 25840
Region 4, Fayette County
CONTACT: Eric Pories, Executive Director
DAY PHONE: 304-574-2343
FAX: 304-574-2343
EMAIL: wvpro@westvirginia.com
WEBSITE: www.westvirginiaoutfitters.org

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RENTAL LOCATIONS / FACILITIES / VENUES
(Note: The listings below represent a very small portion of the rental facilities available in West Virginia. The Film Office can provide additional listings for each region upon request.)

MONONGALIA ARTS CENTER
107 High Street
Morgantown, WV 26505
Region 6, Monongalia County
CONTACT: Ms. Ro Brooks, Executive Director
MAIN PHONE: 304-292-3325
MOBILE: 304-288-2376
FAX: 304-292-3326
EMAIL: ro.mac@citynet.net
WEBSITE: www.monarts.bizland.com
FACILITIES: studio and theatre space; office space
DESCRIPTION: A 1913 neo-classical architectural building on the National Register of Historic Places. Constructed of cut stone and marble (served as federal building until 1970).

WEST VIRGINIA FILM INVESTMENT
100 Capitol Street, Suite 1104
Charleston, WV 25301
Region 3, Kanawha County
CONTACT: Jesse C. Johnson, CEO
MAIN PHONE: 304-541-9841
MOBILE PHONE: 304-541-9841
EMAIL: wwwood@bigplanet.com
FACILITIES: 300-acre farm w/heavy timber, mountains, streams, and creek w/waterfall; active gas well; 19th Century white frame church; paved road; dirt road; old cemetery

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RESTAURANTS
(Note: The listings below represent a very small portion of the restaurants available in West Virginia. The Film Office can provide additional listings for each region upon request.)

AQUARIUM LOUNGE
620 Gaston Avenue
Fairmont, WV
Region 6, Marion County
MAIN PHONE: 304-366-1500

BLACKHAWK GRILL
646 Central Avenue
Barboursville, WV
Region 3, Cabell County
MAIN PHONE: 304-736-9494
DESCRIPTION: serving modern American dinner cuisine; catering on and off premises

CAFÉ BACCHUS
76 High Street
Morgantown, WV 26505
Region 6, Monongalia County
CONTACT: David Corbett
MAIN PHONE: 304-296-9234
FAX: 304-296-9234 (manual)
FACILITIES: restaurant
DESCRIPTION: serving modern American menu w/French, Italian, and Asian influences

CAFÉ CIMINO
400 Fourth Street
Sutton, WV 26601
Region 5, Braxton County
MAIN PHONE: 304-765-2913
FAX: 304-765-3664
EMAIL: cafecimino@yahoo.com
SERVICES: fine dining; catering on and off premises

CALAMITY CAFÉ
1555 Third Avenue
Huntington, WV
Region 3, Cabell County
DESCRIPTION: southwest soul food; catering available

CATHEDRAL CAFÉ BOOKSTORE & TRILLIUM CRAFTS
134 South Court Street
Fayetteville, WV 25840
Region 4, Fayette County
MAIN PHONE: 304-574-0202
DESCRIPTION: coffee house and café serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner; bookstore for browsing; crafts

CLASS VI RIVER RUNNERS
Lansing, West Virginia 25840
Region 4, Fayette County
CONTACT: Dave Arnold
TOLL-FREE: 800-252-7784
WEBSITE: www.800classvi.com
SERVICES: crown jewel of dining at Smokey's on the Gorge and relaxation at Chetty's Pub; world-class whitewater rafting; river lunches; overnight meals; breakfast
DESCRIPTION: World-class whitewater rafting on both the New River and Gauley River. Full menu of outdoor adventures and activities, including horseback riding lessons, rock climbing, mountain biking, llama trekking, ATV tours, hiking, shopping, golf, and yoga retreats. Lodging is plentiful ranging from riverside camping and cabin rentals to hotels and motels, resorts and spas, and state and federal parks.
SELECTION OF CREDITS: publications about Class VI appear in numerous magazines, including Field & Stream, Camping Life, Gourmet Magazine, Sky Magazine; segment of "Best Of" w/Jill Cordes on Food-TV

COLOMBO'S RESTAURANT & SUPPER CLUB
1236 Seventh Street
Parkersburg, WV 26101
Region 2, Wood County
MAIN PHONE: 304-428-5472
DESCRIPTION: Italian-American

FLYING FISH & CO.
1111 Van Voorhis Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
Region 6, Monongalia County
CONTACT: Kevin Kiszka
MAIN PHONE: 304-225-3474
FAX: 304-296-2740
EMAIL: glasshouse@mountain.net
FACILITIES: on-premise dining
SERVICES: catering; on-premise dining

FOOD & FRIENDS
213 West Washington Street
Lewisburg, WV 24901
Region 4, Greenbrier County
MAIN PHONE: 304-645-4548

THE GLASSHOUSE GRILLE
Seneca Center
709 Beechurst Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26505
Region 6, Monongalia County
CONTACT: Jamie Kiszka
MAIN PHONE: 304-296-8460
FAX: 304-296-2740
EMAIL: glasshouse@mountain.net
WEBSITE: theglasshousegrille.com
FACILITIES: conference facilities; on-premise dining
SERVICES: catering; on-premise dining

HERITAGE STATION
15 Heritage Village
Huntington, WV 25701
Region 3, Cabell County
MAIN PHONE: 304-523-6373
FACILITIES: dining at historic B&O Train Station
SERVICES: lunch and dinner; banquet facilities and catering

JULIAN'S
102 South Lafayette Street
Lewisburg, WV 24901
Region 4, Greenbrier County
MAIN PHONE: 304-645-4145

LAURY'S
350 MacCorkle Avenue, SE
Charleston, WV 25304
Region 3, Kanawha County
MAIN PHONE: 304-343-0055
DESCRIPTION: gourmet beef, seafood, and poultry; private parties; catering

ROCCO'S RISTORANTE
252 Main Street
Ceredo, WV
Region 3, Cabell County
MAIN PHONE: 304-453-3000
SERVICES: serving Italian dinner specialties; catering provided both on and off premises

THE SAINT ZITA GRILLE
322 Tenth Street
Huntington, WV
Region 3, Cabell County
MAIN PHONE: 304-525-2700
DESCRIPTION: jazzed up American

SAVANNAH'S RESTAURANT
1208 Sixth Avenue
Huntington, WV 25701
Region 3, Cabell County
CONTACT: Ava Bicknell
MAIN PHONE: 304-529-0919
FAX: 304-529-0819
FACILITIES: fine dining restaurant
DESCRIPTION: large southern 1903 home w/white columns

SEDONA GRILLE
P.O. Box 367
Fayetteville, WV 25840
Region 4, Fayette County
MAIN PHONE: 304-574-3411
EMAIL: sedona@cwv.net

SITAR OF INDIA
702 Lee Street, East
Charleston, WV 25301
Region 3, Kanawha County
MAIN PHONE: 304-346-3745

TAPAS AT THE FREDERICK
940 Fourth Avenue
Huntington, WV
Region 3, Cabell County
MAIN PHONE: 304-523-8272
SERVICES: full compliment of appetizers; extensive wine and cigar list; catering

TAVERN 1785
206 West Washington Street
Lewisburg, WV 24901
Region 4, Greenbrier County
MAIN PHONE: 304-645-1744

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SCENIC LOCATIONS
(Note: West Virginia is one of the most scenic of all of the United States, and it is impossible to list below all of the scenic locations contained within its borders. The Film Office can provide additional listings for each region to meet practically any request.)

TOWN OF BRAMWELL
No. 1 Heritage Square
Bramwell, WV 24715
Region 4, Mercer County
CONTACT: Chad Broyles
MAIN PHONE: 304-248-7114
EVENING PHONE: 304-589-3972
EMAIL: csprings@peoplepc.com
DESCRIPTION: Bramwell is rich in history relating to, but not limited to, the early coal industry. Located in the center of the Bluestone River, a circling river. The town possesses many beautifully refurbished mansions (Victorian, Tudor, Gothic), old camp homes, and old churches w/diverse styles. A working railway passes on the edge of town, and a non-working railway (with old train cars) runs directly through town. A refurbished train depot sits at the edge of the Old Bramwell (the hidden jewel of southern West Virginia).

SOUTHERN WV CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
200 Main Street, Suite 1
Beckley, WV 25801
Region 4-5, nine counties
CONTACT: Jim Holthaus
TOLL-FREE: 800-847-4898, ext. 11
FAX: 304-252-2252
EMAIL: travel@visitwv.com or jim@visitwv.com
WEBSITE: www.visitwv.com
COUNTIES: Fayette, Greenbrier, McDowell, Mercer, Monroe, Nicholas, Raleigh, Summers, Wyoming
DESCRIPTION: Regional bureau providing assistance in lodging, outdoor recreation, site locations, restaurants, main streets, historical sites, scenic locations, guides, and many more services. A small selection of attractions include the New River Gorge National River, Tamarack, Summersville Lake, the New and Gauley Rivers (whitewater), three wineries, Organ Cave and Lost World Caverns, Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine, and Theatre West Virginia.

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