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Whitewater Whirl!
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Updated 1/10
(Meal Plan and On-site Camping/Lodging info is now on the "About the Weekend" page)
How about bringing a snack to share? (If you want to make a LOT of cookies, Check out Charlie Seelig's excellent collection of BIG BATCH cookie recipes.)
Throughout the weekend, musicians have been known to spontaneously provide music in the Dining Hall during mealtimes. (Or anytime, actually.) Feel free to start mealtime music or join in.
To get to Fayetteville from Whitewater Whirl: Leave the park and continue till the road ends at a T (Rt. 16). Turn right onto Rt. 16 and go 4 miles uphill to the light at US-19. Cross the highway and you're now on Court Street, the main drag. head up into town. There's a money machine at the Fayette County Bank, just ahead on your left. The following restaurants are either on, or on a side street off of Court Street.
In/near downtown Fayetteville: Restaurants Good food at all these places. DiOGi's - New; dog friendly! Just up from Little General service station, turn sharply left at the stone planter onto Keller Ave. Park on the street on left. Good Mexican, burgers, wraps and much more; pet canines welcome on the deck, receiving a bowl of water and a free doggie taco! (304) 574-DOGS. Cathedral Cafe - Breakfast, lunch, and also dinner on the weekends. Good food, full coffee bar, no alcohol, good desserts, inexpensive to moderate, great ambiance, popular with both the outdoor crowd and local bizness types. The vegetable panini sandwich is hard to beat, and I'm not a vegetarian. (304) 574-0202. Gumbo's Cajun Restaurant - I've liked everything I've had there. Good beer. (304) 574-4704. Pies and Pints Pizzeria - Gourmet, thin-crust pizzas, salads, sandwiches and good microbrews. Heading up the hill from the US-19 light, pass the 1st light and turn right at the 2nd; it's just a little way down the street (end of the commercial area) on the left. (304) 574-2200. Sedona Grille - A little more expensive, but considered the best evening dine-out. Continue along Court St. through downtown and proceed out of town - what, maybe a mile? It's on the right and you can't miss it. (304) 574-3111.
A bit further, but still nearby: Chetty's Pub at Class VI River Runners (Right on the rim of the Gorge) Appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, hand-cut fries. Beer too. Watch the video of the latest raft trip on the big screen with those that experienced it first-hand. Located on the Gorge rim. Deck has a great Gorge view. From the Whirl, turn right onto 16 and drive to US-19. Cross the median and turn left (N). Cross the big bridge, and take your second left, onto Ames Heights Road. You're close; just follow the signs. (304) 574-0704.
Offsite Lodging
All travel times are approximate.
GOT A CANINE DANCE GYPSY? Dogs are not allowed at the Whirl, but Hemlock Haven Cabins is a great option, especially affordable if you book a cabin as a group. BOOK EARLY! (Pet-free cabins also available.) 304-575-1260; hemlockhaven@yahoo.com Really nice, in the woods, 15-20 minutes or so from the Whirl. Kitchenette, Jacuzzi, securely-fenced area for your dog(s) adjoins your cabin. Better hosts you won't find.
http://www.hemlockhavenwv.com/pet-friendly.html
Hotel
Holiday Inn (15 min.) 304-465-0571. On US-19.
B&Bs
All in Fayetteville, just 4 miles up the road.
The County Seat 304-574-0823. Our favorite; Mrs. Bennett is a wonderful host.
Blume Haven Inn 304-574-1274
Four Columns Inn 304-574-2210
Lodge rooms at Hawks Nest State Park (20 min.) 304-658-5212. On US-60 west of US 19 near Ansted. A beautiful New River Gorge setting, a great value, and the price is right. http://www.hawksnestsp.com/
Another cabin choice
Babcock State Park (35 min.) 304-438-3004. Inexpensive to moderate. Cabins, some rustic, some more modern. The park is a 9.5 on the beauty scale. http://www.babcocksp.com/index.html